MSIG secures stake in Myanmar’s IKBZ
August 2 2019 by Andrew Tjaardstra
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Japan, Korea wildfires mark turning point in regional climate risk understanding: Willis
- July 29
Insured losses from nat cats 'will very likely' exceed US$100bn again this year, the broker said in a half-year report.
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Thai insurers’ US$600-900m Myanmar earthquake losses to be absorbed by reinsurers: S&P Global
- April 24
7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and reverberated to Bangkok in March.
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Myanmar insurers temporarily halt new disaster coverage after quake: reports
- April 14
Existing natural disaster insurance policies are allowed to be renewed and extended, but it remains uncertain when the sales of new policies will resume.
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Myanmar’s protection gap exposed as 7.7-magnitude earthquake death toll tops 1,600
- March 31
The financial burden from the damage to buildings, airports, roads and bridges, is likely to fall on businesses and the government as insurance penetration in the country remains very low.
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BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.
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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.
