APRA underscores importance for insurers to adopt better data management practices, as multi-year study reveals gap between current and ideal approaches.
Shanghai's 'Sponge City' initiative garners recognition for its approach to mitigating impacts of natural catastrophes, with China aiming to roll out similar initiatives to 80% of the country's urban areas...
Insurance Council of Australia's Andrew Hall delivered an impassioned speech on the country's protection gap — urging short-term tax reform alongside other medium and long-term recommendations.
Aon's comprehensive risk survey reveals firms in Asia Pacific prioritise cyber security above other risks such as economic downturn and market volatility, although climate change remains underestimated...
Global marine premiums rise to US$35.8bn amid China's ascent in shipping tonnage, though Asia's growth lags due to weaker currencies and economic headwinds.
Australian Climate Risk Index highlights the vulnerability of Australia’s power grid to climate change, with Western Australia and the Northern Territory facing the highest risk.
Market has seen deceleration, but technology and growing middle class provide opportunities for insurers to refine strategies and capitalise on rising protection gap.
The campaign releases seventh annual scorecard, with Australia's QBE highest ranked among Asia Pac (re)insurers, Japanese insurers middle of the pack, and Chinese insurers propping up the table.
There is growing demand and a greater emphasis on insurance products for mental health in Asia, but it is unclear if society — and the industry — is ready to confront the issue and eliminate stigma.
Singapore Deputy PM and MAS chief Lawrence Wong says pilot will help insurers become more familiar with infrastructure investments and encourage them to allocate more of their portfolios to promising decarbonisation...
