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Sunday, August 23, 2026

Parametric

Green rice paddies flooded with water on terraced fields in a rural landscape
Philippine House approves expanded crop insurance bill as storm losses test PCIC
August 17 2026
The measure would widen coverage to more agricultural risks while allowing parametric products and greater private-sector participation.
Parched cracked earth with scattered tufts of green grass emerging between the cracks in a drought-affected field
Insurers face growing compound risk from heat and water stress, Moody’s warns
August 14 2026
Global water demand is projected to exceed supply by 40% by 2030, sharpening pressure on insurers to model chronic climate risks.
Person sits on a large fallen log across a cracked, parched landscape under a blue sky, highlighting severe drought.
SEADRIF says capital, political commitment key to scaling ASEAN disaster insurance
August 14 2026
New infrastructure and agriculture-focused facilities are expected to broaden SEADRIF's role as it expands beyond sovereign disaster insurance.
Tonga officials receive a cheque from Bank South Pacific for drought relief funds.
PCRIC releases further payout to Tonga as drought conditions persist
August 6 2026
The US$34k payment will support drought preparedness in Ha'apai and Tongatapu under the country’s parametric cover, backed by GSSP.
Modern cityscape with tall buildings near GIFT City, India, at sunset.
EarthRe secures IFSCA licence, becomes GIFT City's first incorporated reinsurer
August 6 2026
The technology-led start-up will underwrite natural catastrophe, climate, property, crop and specialty risk.
Circular portrait of a smiling woman over a background of Gardens by the Bay Supertree Grove and the SEADRIF logo on the top left.
SEADRIF appoints Felicia Khoo as strategic development lead
August 3 2026
She joins after over two years with Swiss Re, where she was senior regulatory risk manager and vice-president.
Smiling woman portrait centered on a Singapore skyline with Gardens by the Bay and the SEADRIF logo.
SEADRIF taps Munich Re executive Xinmei Zheng for COO role
July 29 2026
Zheng brings nearly two decades of (re)insurance experience spanning underwriting, risk solutions and regional market development.
Busy airport check-in area with a large electronic flight information board above and crowds queuing at counters, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport signage visible.
Cathay Life adds Collinson's parametric flight delay cover in Taiwan
July 29 2026
The deal follows SmartDelay tie-ups with Ping An Hong Kong and Sompo in Singapore, China and Malaysia.
Smiling man’s headshot in a circular frame placed over a coastal cityscape with the Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company logo.
PCRIC appoints Praneel Pritesh as business development advisor
July 23 2026
He brings more than 17 years of experience spanning government, international development and financial services across the Pacific.
Close-up map highlighting the island nation of Tonga with two red pushpins nearby.
Tonga's expanded drought policy triggers PCRIC payout after Niua rainfall shortfall
July 7 2026
It marks the country's second payout from the regional insurer, and the first under drought cover it added only at this year's renewal.
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