Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: Asia’s data centre boom tests insurers
May 13 2026 by Mithun Varkey
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Strait of Hormuz, US-China tensions to the fore as London market examines major geopolitical threats
- May 13
UK political instability and challenges to the US dollar's dominance were also high on the agenda at the first Global Risk Summit in London this week.
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BESS’ ‘most favourable market conditions’, but fire and transformer risks keep APAC underwriters on edge
- May 12
Surging capacity and better data are softening the region's market, but fire risk, equipment failures and evolving standards continue to test underwriting discipline.
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‘Insurance can play a significant role in removing uncertainty’: underwriters seek to unlock 2026 carbon credit market
- May 5
Demand for carbon offsets is rising — but without insurance, analysts warn many credits may never reach the market.
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‘Catastrophic failure’ risk looms amid warning Shanghai floods could expand 80% by 2100
- April 29
Study shows China's international financial hub requires layered defences, but also that the risk of a 'catastrophic failure' is real.
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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.
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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.
