Are changing fire seasons making areas uninsurable?
October 29 2019 by Andrew Tjaardstra
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New Zealand’s Natural Hazards Commission secures US$6.3bn in reinsurance cover
- June 9
The cover, renewed on June 1, includes NZ$225 million from a multi-year catastrophe bond issued in 2023.
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‘Exposed and vulnerable’: Australia’s wine industry in need of innovative solutions to cork protection gap
- June 4
Parametric insurance is emerging as a viable alternative to traditional covers, addressing critical gaps for both large vineyards and single-vintage producers, according to underwriters and industry bodies.
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Not enough, wrong time, or too much: extreme weather forces shift in agri policies to protect APAC’s vulnerable crops
- June 2
As yields become increasingly variable, demand for mixed solutions that offer broader business interruptions and livelihood protection for farmers, including with governmental support, is rising.
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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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Allianz General | Allianz General combines innovative protection solutions while powering social good to lead Malaysian market
The carrier 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.
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Beazley | Turbulent Waters: the maritime energy transition challenge
Businesses are facing a complex transition to non-carbon energy sources amid a push to achieve net-zero emissions for the marine sector by 2050.
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Aon | Navigating shifts in the global and Asia insurance markets
Neelay Patel, Aon head of growth for Asia, says the market in Asia is at an ‘interesting stage of the cycle’.
