India budget snub a wake up call for United India, Oriental and National
February 3 2023 by Andrew Tjaardstra-
Global brokers making headways in Japan’s tough insurance market
- December 7
As the industry battles governance issues and scandals, the agent-dominated market is seeing a shift towards professional intermediaries with specialist skills and independent advice.
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Fire losses still burning issue for marine insurers as claims mount
- December 6
Extreme weather, increase in machinery claims post-Covid, piracy, geopolitical and cyber risks are other major APAC marine market concerns.
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COP28: Insurance can’t be sole solution for climate challenges
- December 4
With the just-adopted Loss and Damage Fund, the industry can play a supporting role by offering solutions like parametrics in the short term but need to look beyond insurance for the long term.
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Surge in claims volume testing APAC service capabilities
- November 30
Increasing nat cat losses, rising cyber claims and inflation leave regional response infrastructure in danger of being overwhelmed, lengthening lead times significantly and driving up costs.
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Capital Consulting International seeks to expand into new markets and double its APAC presence
The consultant is exploring potential acquisitions in Australia and New Zealand, and expanding its footprint in South-East Asia, Korea and Japan.
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Peak Re | From cybercrime to mental well-being: evolving needs of emerging Asia
Managing these daunting risks will require a multi-stakeholder approach to risk identification, financing and mitigation.