Lloyd’s eyes regional opportunities through Hong Kong
April 19 2023 by Andrew Tjaardstra-
South India floods: Insured losses could cross half-a-billion-dollar mark
- December 8
Home and commercial property claims, BI losses continue to climb as the industrial hub of Chennai has yet to recover from the flooding, say local loss adjusters.
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Global brokers making headways in Japan’s tough insurance market
- December 7
As the industry battles governance issues and scandals, the agent-dominated market is seeing a shift towards professional intermediaries with specialist skills and independent advice.
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Fire losses still burning issue for marine insurers as claims mount
- December 6
Extreme weather, increase in machinery claims post-Covid, piracy, geopolitical and cyber risks are other major APAC marine market concerns.
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COP28: Insurance can’t be sole solution for climate challenges
- December 4
With the just-adopted Loss and Damage Fund, the industry can play a supporting role by offering solutions like parametrics in the short term but need to look beyond insurance for the long term.
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Capital Consulting International seeks to expand into new markets and double its APAC presence
The consultant is exploring potential acquisitions in Australia and New Zealand, and expanding its footprint in South-East Asia, Korea and Japan.
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Peak Re | From cybercrime to mental well-being: evolving needs of emerging Asia
Managing these daunting risks will require a multi-stakeholder approach to risk identification, financing and mitigation.