Agriculture

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Insurers ready to deploy resources as Western Queensland hit with worst flooding in 50 years

April 1 2025

More rainfall is forecast, and the ICA is working with government agencies to assess the impact and support recovery efforts.

Fitch Ratings upgrades Zhongyuan Agricultural Insurance's outlook to positive

March 22 2025

Outlook upgrade supported by profitable underwriting and increased investment income.

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China pushes for more parametric agricultural solutions, as premiums breach 150 billion yuan

March 14 2025

National People's Congress calls for diversification of agricultural insurance types and enhanced data infrastructure.

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FMG Insurance showing 'significantly' improved underwriting performance: AM Best

March 6 2025

New Zealand-based rural insurer sees ratings affirmed amid strong recovery since 2023 nat cat losses.

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Vikas Mahajan appointed as global Head of Agriculture of SCOR P&C

February 26 2025

A former SCOR Singapore executive, Mahajan succeeds René Kunz, who retires after nearly 20 years.

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SEADRIF, FAO and ASEAN nations explore Southeast Asia agricultural risk finance facility

February 26 2025

The proposed facility aims to enhance climate resilience in Southeast Asia’s agricultural sector by addressing funding gaps and improving access to risk finance solutions.

QBE reports US$22.4bn GWP in 2024, up 3%

February 21 2025

The insurer's GWP grew despite portfolio exits and lower crop premiums.

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Vietnamese coffee farmers receive first payout from parametric insurance programme

February 17 2025

The Coffee Climate Protection Insurance programme is a collaboration between Willis, Global Parametrics, and Bao Minh.

5,000 Indian Women benefit from Global Parametrics drought insurance in first year

January 24 2025

“We are thrilled to see this initiative set the stage for scalable, affordable, and efficient crop insurance solutions,” says Mark Rueegg, CEO of parent company CelsiusPro Group,

India extends crop insurance schemes to 2025-26

January 7 2025

The government also announced new technology initiatives to improve crop insurance efficiency and weather forecasting for farmers nationwide.

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