Heavy rain, floods, landslides leave insurers counting losses across Hong Kong, China, India
August 6 2025 by Mithun Varkey
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Parametric insurance must simplify to boost public sector adoption: Seadrif’s Benedikt Signer
- August 29
Executive director of the Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Insurance Facility outlines its mission to enhance insurance adoption in public sectors by simplifying product design and addressing market gaps.
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Taiping Re’s profit surges 75% despite flat premiums
- August 28
China Taiping reported a 12.2% rise H1 FY25 profit led by a sharp rise in reinsurance profitability and improved underwriting margins.
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QBE CFO Inder Singh resigns, to depart for banking role in 2026
- August 28
Singh will remain with QBE while the company undertakes a search for a new chief financial officer.
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Sompo to acquire Aspen for US$3.5bn
- August 27
Japanese insurer will pay a 35.6% premium for NYSE-listed Aspen shares in the all-cash deal.
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BHSI | Managing non-Asian exposure in long-tail lines
While US-exposed business can look attractive to Asian carriers, managing the volatility around the long-term results and the ability to model those losses are crucial, say BHSI’s Marc Breuil and Marcus Portbury.
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Allianz General | Allianz General combines innovative protection solutions while powering social good to lead Malaysian market
The insurer proactively addresses emerging risks and evolving customer protection needs while giving back to the community.
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Sedgwick | Asia’s Energy Transformation – Balancing Growth, Risk and Renewables
Energy market presents unique risks, especially in a region which includes China and Japan as well as developing nations like Vietnam and the Philippines.
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Beazley | Turbulent Waters: the maritime energy transition challenge
Businesses are facing a complex transition to non-carbon energy sources amid a push to achieve net-zero emissions for the marine sector by 2050.
