Climate Insurance
Climate insurtech seals deal to offer parametric insurance in Asia
Extreme weather events cost global agriculture $10b to $15b annually.
Climate insurtech seals deal to offer parametric insurance in Asia
Extreme weather events cost global agriculture $10b to $15b annually.
Climate change impacts wind turbine infrastructure, insurers advised
A 10% decline in wind speed can result in over a 30% reduction in output.
ICA gives two thumbs up to new building code decision
Enhancing home resilience against weather could save an estimated $4b yearly.
Chinese insurers retrieve 18,400 claims for rain damages
Total claimed loss amounted to ~$86.9m.
ISF co-funds parametric solution for remote Indian state
Nagaland faces high levels of disaster and climate-related impacts.
ICA welcomes NSW budget, aims for insurance affordability
NatCat events in the past two years caused $2.64b (AU$4b).
Commitment issues rise amidst climate risks dampen insurance reliability
Typhoon Koinu alone in 2023 led to over $500m in insurance claims.
Natural disasters steer Asia Pacific towards parametric insurance
Swiss Re gives importance to parametric insurance amidst challenges like basis risk and modelling complexities.
Australia’s Christmas storms cause AU$1.5b industry loss
The storm brought hail sizes of up to 10cm.
Record-breaking Nat Cat causes $108b insured losses in 2023, says Swiss Re
Over the past 30 years, insured losses from Nat Cat have outpaced global economic growth
Generali, UNDP collaborate to boost SME strength against climate and other risks
The partnership is aimed to reduce the protection gap for vulnerable communities by providing access to insurance solutions.
Asia’s insurance and banking titans pledge climate action
Insurance and banking leaders join forces to tackle climate change, emphasising the need for sustainable investments and inclusive transition strategies.
Over 18,000 new claims filed after recent Australian catastrophes
Insurers have already closed 28% of claims, paying out AU$171m
Malayan Insurance upgrades catastrophe risk analytics with Moody's modeller
The insurer said it aims to gain a comprehensive understanding of risks across regions and perils.
ASEAN forms reinsurance committee to tackle climate risks
The insurance industry’s snail pace in providing capacity for RE projects, the committee aims to jumpstart the progress.
Fishery experts recommends climate insurance for Indian fishermen
This could help mitigate risk following natural calamities.
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