Global firms look to Iran for opportunities
January 26 2016 by InsuranceAsia News- 
													Strait of Hormuz in spotlight as Middle East war risks rise- October 23
 With a huge amount of oil and gas passing through the strait everyday, Asia's marine (re)insurance market on high alert as regional tensions escalate and premiums rise. 
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													Asian Re’s loss ratio deteriorates as cat losses bite: AM Best- May 10
 Underwriting results remain volatile with Asian Re's five-year average COR exceeding 125%. 
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													Political risk rises as US imposes more sanctions on Iran- December 12
 Tensions are rising in the Middle East again. 
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													Claimed attack on Iranian tanker to raise war risk rates- October 16
 The latest incident in the Middle East will drive rates up further. 
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										        																			Beazley | What does cyber protection look like from day 1 to day 600 and beyond?Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern, but a governance issue that belongs on the boardroom agenda. 
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										        																			Sedgwick | Preparing for the next stormInsurance industry needs to recalibrate, invest in innovation and strengthen systems, talent and data practices. 
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										        																			Peak Re | From climate modelling to market opportunity: Forging a new clarity on Southeast Asia’s climate riskSoutheast Asia's protection gap: a crisis of clarity, not just capital 
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										        																			BHSI WICare+ | Accelerating Payments, Empowering RecoveryLaunched in cooperation with Steadfast’s Singapore network, WICare+ fills the gaps found in traditional coverage and keeps businesses and their workforce secure by covering up to SG$350,000 in medical expenses per claim. 
