Thai insurers set to halt free coverage in wake of devastating earthquake
April 1 2025 by Andrew Mullen
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Megaquake in Japan’s Nankai Trough could cause US$2trn economic losses, kill 300,000
- April 1
Government expert panel estimates about an 80% chance of a magnitude 8 to 9 earthquake along the tremulous seabed zone occurring within 30 years
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Myanmar’s protection gap exposed as 7.7-magnitude earthquake death toll tops 1,600
- March 31
The financial burden from the damage to buildings, airports, roads and bridges, is likely to fall on businesses and the government as insurance penetration in the country remains very low.
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7.7-magnitude earthquake rocks Myanmar, leads to road and property damage in Bangkok
- March 28
Earthquake also shook buildings and triggered evacuations in neighbouring Vietnam and southwest Yunnan province in China.
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30 years after Kobe earthquake, Japan seeks to improve data amid ‘megaquake’ warning
- January 24
Space agency signs deal to estimate extent of damage to buildings caused by earthquakes using high-definition satellite images.
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Aon | Navigating shifts in the global and Asia insurance markets
Neelay Patel, Aon head of growth for Asia, says the market in Asia is at an ‘interesting stage of the cycle’.
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Sompo | Accelerating Sompo Group’s sustainable growth through the evolution of the P&C business
Sompo Holdings is taking significant steps to enhance its organizational structure and business strategy to achieve its ambition to become a Japan-born truly global company.
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Allianz Life | Reaching for excellence through empowering people
Fostering strong customer relationships, nurturing community well-being and championing employee development through innovative insurance solutions to shape a brighter shared future for all.
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WTW | Navigating a complex world with endless possibilities
Living with rising uncertainty from new and emerging risks can be turned into strategic opportunities for businesses.
