Tobias Farny, Munich Re's Chief Executive of China, spoke to (Re)in Asia about various priorities for the German reinsurer, including green technology, electric vehicles, and cyber.
Digitalisation and government intervention are revolutionising the crop insurance markets in China and India, and the approach offers a model to help Southeast Asia bridge their agricultural protection...
Despite the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, insurance coverage for Nat Cats remains low at around 10% of economic losses, posing challenges for insurers and highlighting the need for proactive...
Expansion of tax incentives to address challenges of an ageing population will increase demand for private health insurance, though the change isn't without its risks.
APAC is likely to see a massive surge in embedded device insurance, driven by a thriving market ecosystem, innovative protection plans, and emerging 6G technology.
Major Chinese insurers are unlikely to face a crisis due to the country's falling property market, however the extent of exposure for smaller and privately backed players is unclear.
