South Korea allocates record US$1.38bn for unprecedented Yeongnam forest fires
May 6 2025 by InsuranceAsia News
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BirdsEyeView spies Australia as ‘competitive edge’ opportunity with new wildfire model after seven-figure funding
- June 18
Seasonality of bushfires in Australia is shifting due to climate change, according to founder and CEO James Rendell.
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El Niño raises winter bushfire risk across Australia: IAG
- June 11
While reporting its quietest start in over a decade for weather-related claims, the insurer warned that emerging dry conditions are elevating bushfire risk.
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Victoria bushfire losses rise to US$570m: Perils
- April 13
Bushfires unfolded between January 7-13, when a severe heatwave drove extreme fire conditions across southeastern Australia.
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Victoria bushfire losses reach US$560m: Perils
- February 26
Initial estimate reflects significant property and motor losses after extreme heat and fast‑moving fires swept across rural areas of the Australian state in early January.
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PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore
Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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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.
