Industry Segments: Climate Page 11 / 28
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- October 17 2023
Howden launches climate parametrics division
The unit has over 30 people from across climate, analytics and advisory, structuring and placement, (re)insurance, underwriting and capital markets.
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- October 16 2023
Opinion: Asian (re)insurers are waking up to a new typhoon loss reality
2023 has been a wet one across the region, while the size, intensity and frequency of windstorms appear to be increasing, especially in China.
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- October 12 2023
IAG’s Hunter Hailstorm loss creep to squeeze H1 margins
Reinstatement costs of US$45m also to hit performance, as IAG's CEO laments a "substantial and sustained reduction" in reinsurance global capacity.
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- October 11 2023
Extreme events in Greater China could lead to US$4.6tn economic losses over five years: Lloyd’s
This is the largest financial impact, closely followed by Asia Pacific with the losses worth US$4.5 trillion, says new Lloyd's systemic risk scenario that models food and water shocks.
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- October 11 2023
Parametric expansion to help cover niche APAC risks
Insurers need to quickly adapt index-based products to climate change using data analytics and technology to support client needs.
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- October 10 2023
Himalayan Everest Insurance in climate product pact with The Rockefeller Foundation
The Nepalese P&C player will design and launch "comprehensive" and "affordable" microinsurance with payouts linked to "climate shocks".
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- October 10 2023
Hong Kong’s record rainstorms put focus on ‘overlooked’ water damage risks
Property and construction firms should prioritise protection from water, which causes more than half of all damage in the SAR, say leaders from Zurich and Lockton.
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- October 9 2023
Observatory raises T9 signal as typhoon slams Hong Kong after Taiwan hit
There have been multiple disruptions across the SAR including 90 flights being cancelled and a further 130 delayed.
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- October 4 2023
Hong Kong braces for more typhoon losses as Koinu heads to city via Taiwan
Southern Taiwan schools and urban areas closed, and over 70 domestic flights cancelled.
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- September 25 2023
Ominous start to spring weather in Australia, New Zealand puts (re)insurers on high alert
Bushfires, an El Niño declaration, record rain, landslides, heavy snow and an earthquake in the last few days point to busy six months ahead for claims' handlers.
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- September 20 2023
Australia’s BoM declares El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole as bushfires spark across three states
The combination, last seen in 2015, means warmer and drier conditions for at least the next three months increasing the risk of bushfires.
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- September 20 2023
Hong Kong’s drainage improvements allowed city to bounce back after historic rainstorm: Guy Carpenter
The broker notes a further five stormwater storage tanks are being planned in the SAR which saw 60 flooding and 75 landslide reports and 80 blocked roads.
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- September 15 2023
Extreme heat, typhoon ‘most concerning’ climate hazards for APAC: MSCI
Fujian, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Hainan and Guangdong are among some of the most at-risk regions for tropical cyclones, according to the data firm.
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- September 15 2023
Opinion: Hong Kong’s insurance players should step up risk mitigation for clients and the city
While paying claims and looking after clients is the immediate priority, the market should spend more effort making sure buildings are better managed, rain or shine.
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- September 13 2023
Australia’s carriers brace for bushfire losses fueled by El Niño
For the first time since 2019, Australia’s eastern states face heightened risks due to high temperatures, ample vegetation and a rapidly desiccating landscape, say risk modellers.
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- September 13 2023
ICA reveals huge cost increase of losses if historic Australian disasters happened again
The April 1999 Sydney hailstorm which caused US$1.1bn in insured losses would see an estimated US$5.7bn claims' bill if it happened in 2023.
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- September 11 2023
Hannover Re expects APAC rates to harden further in 2024 after 1.4, 1.6 and 1.7 uplift
The reinsurer expects insurers to raise retentions for nat cats to counter increased costs, as it secured better prices and conditions, especially for non-proportional treaties.
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- September 11 2023
Hong Kong to see most claims since 2018 typhoon after record rainfall; Shenzhen also hit
Rates to harden as insurers count costs of BI claims, damage to vehicles, flats, roads, hotels, shopping malls and metro stations caused by flooding, according to market experts.
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- September 4 2023
Typhoon Saola triggers claims across Hong Kong, Macau, China and the Philippines as Haikiu hits Taiwan
The storm to bring loss accumulation of tens of millions of dollars from flooding, crop damage, car and yacht write-offs, flight disruptions, fallen solar panels and trees.
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- September 1 2023
Gallagher hires Australia head of climate and sustainability from Marsh
Sophie Griffin will be responsible for leading Gallagher's efforts to help clients mitigate and adapt to climate change risks and achieve their sustainability goals.
