Japan antitrust regulator carries out on-site investigation on big four insurers over price fixing allegations
December 19 2023 by Georgina Lee
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Residential losses from Japan earthquake could top 2016 Kumamoto claims, but commercial damages contained
- July 29
Loss adjusters say seismic upgrades since 2016 have limited structural and business interruption exposure for industry, but the region’s semiconductor concentration could still drive claims.
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7.1-magnitude earthquake off southern Japan triggers tsunami alerts, damage to roads, bridges, buildings
- July 28
Earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture at a depth of 10km.
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Munich Re Specialty launches Japan parametric earthquake cover via Lloyd’s
- July 28
Product for corporate clients will provide post-event liquidity and support business continuity even without physical damage.
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Tokio Marine considering IAG, Suncorp in potential Australia deal: report
- July 27
While declining to comment on 'market speculation' to InsuranceAsia News, Tokio Marine is reportedly motivated to 'put excess capital to work', having previously identified Australia as a priority growth market.
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Beazley | Clean marine: How aqua-innovators can ride the energy wave
Insurance is critical to clean marine progress, but new fuels bring risks traditional policies do not fully cover, presenting market players an opportunity to build new models.
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PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore
Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
