Typhoon Hagibis losses expected at US$7bn to US$11bn: RMS
November 4 2019 by Andrew Tjaardstra-
Sompo swoops for US workers’ comp specialist Service Insurance Companies
- July 8
The acquisition deepen Sompo's presence across products, customer segments and distribution channels, particularly within the SME and general agent markets.
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Wild weather hits China as Typhoon Maysak floods Guangxi, deadly storms tear through Hubei, Super Typhoon Bavi loom
- July 7
Events on Monday caused widespread damage, including a dam collapse, leaving at least 15 people dead and tens of thousands affected.
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Sompo appoints Maureen Ung as director for commercial distribution
- July 7
She has nearly 20 years of experience across customer strategy, claims, and commercial distribution in the Asia-Pacific insurance market.
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Singapore targets 2028 launch of protected cell company regime for captives, ILS, sovereign pools
- July 7
Monetary Authority of Singapore opens consultation on a proposed legislative framework for the new regime aimed at deepening alternative risk transfer solutions.
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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.