Typhoon Yagi triggers Seadrif parametric pay out in Laos
September 25 2024 by Heather Ng
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WRMS’ SecuRisk tackles data and distribution hurdles to enhance climate resilience
- December 13
The biggest challenges are minimising basis risk and providing coverage for smaller beneficiaries, such as smallholder farmers and micro-entrepreneurs, often overlooked by large insurers.
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The industry has to be nimble in dealing with climate risks: Swiss Re’s Lubomir Varbanov
- December 3
The key challenge and opportunity for the market is the need for multilateral development banks to adapt to evolving risks, particularly those related to climate change.
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Rokstone launches global multi-peril parametric offering with US$10m facility
- November 20
The MGA has partnered with NormanMax Lloyd’s Syndicate 3939 to launch to cover earthquake, hurricane, tropical cyclone and typhoon risks, with further perils including floods set to be added next year.
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HDI Global’s ART unit eyes Asia expansion under new leadership
- October 23
The carrier’s specialist unit HDI Enablers is looking to expand into Malaysia following the appointment of Eric Joly-Pottuz as head.
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AXA XL | Low and no-cost cybersecurity actions for companies
Considering the increasing frequency of attacks, the evolving threat landscape, including the use of AI to launch more sophisticated attacks, companies today can’t afford to ignore the possibility of being targeted by cybercriminals.
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BHSI | Managing non-Asian exposure in long-tail lines
While US-exposed business can look attractive to Asian carriers, managing the volatility around the long-term results and the ability to model those losses are crucial, say BHSI’s Marc Breuil and Marcus Portbury.
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Sedgwick | To Handle CAT Claims Well, Multi-Step Preparation is Key
When it comes to risk, it’s not a matter of “if” it’s a matter of “when” an event will occur.
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HSBC Asset Management | Is it time to relook at Asian currency bonds?
With diversification and performance high on investors’ agendas, it seems a good time for global portfolios to revive allocations in Asian local currency bonds – including Hong Kong dollar (HKD) bonds.
