Are changing fire seasons making areas uninsurable?
October 29 2019 by Andrew Tjaardstra
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Non-peak perils show steady rise amid shifting climate patterns: Munich Re’s Tobias Grimm
- January 14
Even as overall nat cat costs declined in 2025, reinsurer’s chief climate scientist tells InsuranceAsia News that climate change is intensifying risks in unexpected regions, underscoring the urgency of stronger resilience and preparedness measures worldwide.
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APAC nat cat losses hit US$73bn in 2025, making up a third of global total: Munich Re
- January 13
Insured losses in the region totalled US$9bn in 2025, compared with US$108bn globally, driven mainly by wildfires, floods, and severe storms.
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ICA declares ‘significant event’ for Victoria bushfires
- January 11
Blazes have torn through more than 300,000 hectares of bushland, destroying more than 130 properties, including homes, and leaving thousands without power.
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Over half of US$10bn losses from recent Southeast Asian floods attributable to business interruption: Moody’s
- December 9
Modelling specialist noted that some atmospheric indicators suggest that parts of Southeast Asia are already experiencing La Niña-like conditions.
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QBE | Elevating customer experience, humanising claims: QBE Asia’s ‘Solutions in a Box’
Vastly improving turnaround times and personalising service delivery, QBE Asia’s award-winning, end-to-end bundled claims solutions is a game-changer for the insurance industry.
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Beazley | What does cyber protection look like from day 1 to day 600 and beyond?
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern, but a governance issue that belongs on the boardroom agenda.
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Sedgwick | Preparing for the next storm
Insurance industry needs to recalibrate, invest in innovation and strengthen systems, talent and data practices.
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Peak Re | From climate modelling to market opportunity: Forging a new clarity on Southeast Asia’s climate risk
Southeast Asia's protection gap: a crisis of clarity, not just capital
