APAC

Will low premiums persist in offshore energy insurance?

Neither frequency nor severity of claims significantly impacted market capacity.

Insurance scrutiny intensifies on coal, wildfire risks

However, power Industry business interruption sectors see improved pricing.

New Beazley Quantum targets corporations with over $1b turnover 

This initiative injects $100m in fresh capacity into the cyber insurance market.

FWD, Roche partnership targets early diagnostics

The partnership will run for three years.

What opportunities does APAC's millionaires offer insurers?

China is home to 6 million millionaires, second only to the US.

HSBC appoints William Chan as investment head for global insurance

He leads a team of investment specialists in Hong Kong.

Cyber resilience lagging despite budget increases

The average cost of a data breach across respondents stands at $3.3m.

Generali, UNDP tackle $1.8t protection gap

Parametric policies provide pre-agreed payouts based on verified triggers.

SEADRIF issues $3m payout to Laos

Donor governments include Japan and Singapore.

Super Typhoon Yagi triggers IFRC insurance policy

Thanks to disaster relief demands in 2024 surpassing the fund’s $40m threshold.

Prudential targets 9% to 13% growth in H2 2024

However, analysts raised concerns about the impact of non-controlling interests.

Manulife IM appoints Calvin Lim as alternatives investment specialist

Lim was part of the private markets & alternatives team at Bank of Singapore.

Why are APAC retirees struggling with unexpected costs?

Over a fifth of respondents had not anticipated their retirement expenses.

HDI Global strengthens leadership with new managing director

Glanz has been serving as risk engineering manager for the APAC.

Beazley reinforces top management with internal promotions

Both appointees’ roles are effective immediately.

Fathom unveils catastrophe model for flood risk

Flooding is responsible for $14b insured losses in 2023.