Insurers have so far counted US$170m in preliminary claims, but the country may need up to US$5bn, or around 10% of GDP, to rebuild after the disaster.
The proposed registry would give insurers access to richer claims, policy and risk data, helping improve underwriting accuracy, pricing discipline and portfolio management.
Pachoud also takes charge of Japanese Solutions, the credit insurer's coordinated offering for Japanese multinationals operating outside their home market.
Hydropower projects account for nearly 80% of reported losses, with widespread damage to energy infrastructure expected to drive the bulk of insurance claims.
