Seadrif, PCIRC among risk pools to receive US$5.3m joint grant for climate and disaster risk financing and insurance
April 17 2025 by Joana Nguyen
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Vietnam’s Typhoon Bualoi insurance payouts top US$13m
- October 7
Vung Ang 2 thermal power plant is believed to have suffered the biggest loss following typhoon Bualoi, which killed at least 53, injured 165 and left 14 missing after hitting 12 Vietnamese provinces last week.
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Rokstone adds 2 veteran marine underwriters to Singapore team
- October 6
Specialty MGA is building out its Singapore hub led by Rama Chandran.
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Aon builds out regional construction team with Miller hire
- October 6
Global broker appoints Singapore-based Selinda Wu as a regional director for construction and infrastructure in Asia.
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Indonesia’s new minimum equity thresholds to ‘spur’ consolidation: Fitch
- October 6
Push to raise minimum thresholds for insurers and reinsurers is expected to trigger widespread consolidation as weaker firms could become targets for acquisition, Fitch said in a report.
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Peak Re | From climate modelling to market opportunity: Forging a new clarity on Southeast Asia’s climate risk
Southeast Asia's protection gap: a crisis of clarity, not just capital
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BHSI WICare+ | Accelerating Payments, Empowering Recovery
Launched in cooperation with Steadfast’s Singapore network, WICare+ fills the gaps found in traditional coverage and keeps businesses and their workforce secure by covering up to SG$350,000 in medical expenses per claim.
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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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Allianz General | Allianz General combines innovative protection solutions while powering social good to lead Malaysian market
The insurer proactively addresses emerging risks and evolving customer protection needs while giving back to the community.
