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- June 26 2023
Tropical storms in western north Pacific to be above average in 2023: Moody’s RMS
Sea surface temperatures across the region comprising Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines are expected to be near or above average between July and November.
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- June 15 2023
Fewer cyclones to make landfall in China, Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam in 2023: Guy Carpenter
The Philippines is set see a 'near normal' number make landfall as the weather shifts from La Niña to El Niño conditions.
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- May 17 2023
Aon launches climate hub in Singapore
The company will increase its headcount in its Centre for Innovation and Analytics (ACIA) in Singapore from the existing 180 employees to over 350.
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- March 3 2023
Swiss Re, Aon team up for parametric earthquake cover for Nepal hydropower project
This is the first time that the IFC and other developmental agencies have agreed to finance a construction project backed by parametric insurance.
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- January 25 2023
Aon implements OED standard for property reinsurance risk modelling
Initial testing on reinsurance placement data for Japan, Australia and China has proved highly successful.
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- November 30 2022
Tokio Marine-backed ICEYE in Asia nat cat data push
The Finnish satellite tech provider, which offers disaster claims management services, is looking to expand beyond Australia and Japan.
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- November 7 2022
RMS’ Michael Steel: ‘Committed to expanding APAC footprint in terms of models, perils and people’
In an IAN interview, the risk modeller’s global head discussed regional growth plans, climate change, the ILS market, cyber risks, ESG underwriting and the Moody’s merger.
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- October 26 2022
Japan inland flood losses to rise 50% by 2050, JBA models show
The flood modelling specialist has launched a set of global climate change tools for flooding in every country.
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- October 6 2022
New Zealand’s revised seismic model shows earthquake hazards have risen
On average the likelihood of an earthquake has increased 50% or more across the country.
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- September 19 2022
‘Violent’ Typhoon Nanmadol causes havoc across Japan
The third-strongest typhoon to make landfall since records began is moving northeast raising flood warning in Tokyo.
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- September 14 2022
Rising cat claims force APAC governments to partner reinsurers: S&P
Government-backed cat pools and widening agri cover are seen as ways to maintain affordability.
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- August 16 2022
RMS lands former Aon Inpoint Asia head as regional managing director
Andrew Hare will lead the combined RMS and Moody’s Analytics insurance vertical.
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- July 4 2022
Korean wind projects worth US$264m GWP to insurers
Construction of 6GW of offshore wind presents risk challenges, but also an opportunity.
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- July 1 2022
Mixed reaction to Australia’s cyclone pool modelling data
There are potential premium savings of 38%, but up to 24% of Queensland homeowner policyholders could see rises.
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- June 22 2022
Perils expands cat data to Japan wind and flood
The firm will use data from most of the country's P&C players which provided 'strong support'.
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- June 16 2022
Modelling deficit highlights APAC reputational risk
With over 25% of a company's value linked to reputation, boards need to prioritise cover.
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- May 18 2022
Malaysian insurers predict ‘substantial’ price increases due to floods: study
On average around 10% of economic losses are covered, a new report reveals.
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- May 3 2022
Asian reinsurers challenged by cat modelling: Fitch director
Protection gap suggests vast potential for reinsurance growth.
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- February 9 2022
Aussie climate tech firm FloodMapp raises US$6m
The funding round for the cat modeller was led by Union Square Ventures’ Climate Fund.
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- February 3 2022
Asia cat modelling ripe for insurtech funding
After recent fundraisings at Reask and Descartes Underwriting, expect more over the next 12 months.
