Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macau prepare as Super Typhoon Saola nears; Typhoon Haikui tracks China landfall
August 31 2023 by Andrew Tjaardstra
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Vietnam braces for Typhoon Kajiki, but losses set to be less than Yagi
- August 25
PVI Insurance chairman Duong Thanh Danh says the typhoon is forecast to hit areas that are less industrialised than those affected by Typhoon Yagi last year.
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Vietnamese (re)insurers brace for Typhoon Wipha, Hong Kong facing US$255m bill
- July 21
Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected across northern Vietnam, posing risks of flooding and damage, particularly in coastal areas.
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Typhoons predicted to match 30-year average, but more intense hurricane season likely: Munich Re
- May 30
In Northwest Pacific, an initial study estimates 25 named cyclones, 16 typhoons and nine severe typhoons in the highest 3–5 category in 2025.
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Myanmar, China earthquakes push Q1 global insured losses to second-highest on record: Aon
- April 25
Losses resulted primarily from the California wildfires, with the total significantly higher than the 21st-century Q1 average of US$17bn.
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BHSI WICare+ | Accelerating Payments, Empowering Recovery
Launched 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.
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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.
