Vietnamese (re)insurers brace for Typhoon Wipha, Hong Kong facing US$255m bill
July 21 2025 by Mithun Varkey
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John McLean rejoins QBE as senior claims officer
- July 23
Sydney-based McLean previously spent nearly 12 years with QBE in claims officer roles between 2007 and 2019.
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Coupang warehouse fire could trigger up to US$590m in insured losses: reports
- July 23
Multi-day blaze at Korean e-commerce giant’s logistics hub this week puts DB Insurance and Meritz-led programs on the hook for potential large-scale claims
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Historical loss experience becoming less reliable guide to future risk: Aon
- July 22
Global Catastrophe Recap: First Half of 2026 report shows floods in China in May and June were the costliest nat cat event for Asia, with economic losses of about US$4.9bn.
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Wang Fuk Court insurance rights to shift to administrator under government buyout: reports
- July 20
Hop On Management Company would assume control of fire-hit estate’s all-risks policy as homeowners move to sell titles to the government.
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Beazley | Clean marine: How aqua-innovators can ride the energy wave
Insurance is critical to clean marine progress, but new fuels bring risks traditional policies do not fully cover, presenting market players an opportunity to build new models.
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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.
