Vietnam’s 2025 nat cat economic losses top US$1.3bn
October 10 2025 by Joana Nguyen-
Deutsche Rück flags Myanmar earthquake as biggest loss in 2025 as profits jump 45%
- May 27
German reinsurer posts strong premium growth and improved underwriting, with international expansion underpinning strong outlook.
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China floods trigger US$110m in losses as claims top 33,000
- May 25
Insurers have paid out US$31m in claims following heavy rains across southern and central China, according to the National Financial Regulatory Administration.
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Victoria bushfires claims tally hits 4,700 amid ‘long road to recovery’: ICA
- May 14
January's bushfires were the worst for the insurance industry since the 2019-20 season known as Black Summer.
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Envest names Norm Casamento as head of technical motor claims
- May 12
Sydney-based Casamento joins from QBE Insurance, where he spent over a decade in claims roles.
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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.
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QBE | Elevating customer experience, humanising claims: QBE Asia’s ‘Solutions in a Box’
Vastly improving turnaround times and personalising service delivery, QBE Asia’s award-winning, end-to-end bundled claims solutions is a game-changer for the insurance industry.