‘Reopened’ Canterbury earthquake claims top 500, posing challenge for industry 15 years on
May 2 2025 by Andrew Mullen
-
Kumamoto earthquake payouts top US$152m as claims exceed 110,000: GIAJ
- September 17
Kumamoto prefecture accounts for over 90% of claims following the July 28 quake, which killed at least 38 people.
-
Thailand’s (re)insurance market defies regional softening as cat losses reshape risk landscape
- September 15
Earthquake in Myanmar in March 2025 and severe floods in November have reshaped Thailand's property catastrophe market.
-
Strong Kanto earthquake sparks week-long warnings in Japan
- August 23
The 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Japan, including the greater Tokyo area on Sunday morning.
-
From Flores to Chiba, Asia’s nat cat spree exposes protection gap with insurers set to escape major losses
- August 20
Indonesia, Japan, South Korea and China have been hit with earthquakes, downpours, floods and typhoons over the last week, with loss adjusters telling InsuranceAsia News that the human toll is severe but insured losses remain surprisingly contained due to low coverage in affected areas.
-
BlackRock | Rethink the rules: how TAA and ETFs are reshaping portfolio construction
As global markets fragment into distinct regional poles, tactical asset allocation – powered by precise index data and ETF implementation – has become essential for navigating regime shifts and enhancing portfolio resilience. Daniel Caderas, Portfolio Manager, Global Tactical Asset Allocation APAC Lead, BlackRock Raman Aylur Subramanian, Managing Director, Index Research & Development, MSCI Part 1: […]
-
BlackRock | Infrastructure comes of age for insurers
Are insurers capturing full value from the asset class? BlackRock shares its perspective.
-
PartnerRe | The missing life stage: why caregiving is reshaping the future of protection in APAC
To stay relevant, insurers should engage caregivers earlier with solutions that combine protection, navigation support, and preventative planning.
-
BHSI | The real risk begins underwater: how subsea risk is changing insurance
Asia's subsea industry is expanding and evolving rapidly, with the growing use of technology across the region changing the way risks are be assessed.
