Is Covid-19 the market’s greatest ever challenge?
April 29 2020 by Andrew Tjaardstra
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Future human pandemic could lead to US$13.6trn losses: Lloyd’s
- December 11
The global economic losses across three severity levels range from US$7.3trn to US$41.7trn, representing a reduction in global GDP between 1.1% and 6.4%.
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Asean US$7.5bn health insurance market sees increased competition, rising claims: Malaysian Re
- November 25
The model of carriers acting as intermediaries between healthcare providers and patients, focusing on cost management, is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain in the face of changing market conditions, according to this year’s Asean Insurance Pulse report.
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Opinion: Mpox cases with deadlier strain send jitters across Asian P&C market
- August 27
While the number of cases is still limited in the region, a potential spreading of the virus, especially the mutated clade 1b strain, could disrupt fragile supply chains already impacted by the curtailment of shipping in the Red Sea and result in potential BI losses.
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Opinion: WHO’s call for concerted push to prepare for next pandemic a timely warning
- August 9
As infectious diseases remain a key risk for the region, having learned from the Covid-19 pandemic, insurers must not take eyes off the ball.
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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
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BHSI WICare+ | Accelerating Payments, Empowering Recovery
Launched in cooperation with Steadfast’s Singapore network, WICare+ fills the gaps found in traditional coverage and keeps businesses and their workforce secure by covering up to SG$350,000 in medical expenses per claim.
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BHSI | Managing non-Asian exposure in long-tail lines
While US-exposed business can look attractive to Asian carriers, managing the volatility around the long-term results and the ability to model those losses are crucial, say BHSI’s Marc Breuil and Marcus Portbury.
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Allianz General | Allianz General combines innovative protection solutions while powering social good to lead Malaysian market
The insurer proactively addresses emerging risks and evolving customer protection needs while giving back to the community.
