Underwriting/Actuarial

Korean insurers consider launching earthquake cover following Japan quake: Report

April 9 2025

Earthquake cover is not currently a stand-alone product in the market, but recent events are prompting a reassessment of risk.

What's contributing to excess mortality in APAC, even after the pandemic?

April 4 2025

Daisy Ning, Head of L&H Re APAC ex China at Swiss Re

Allianz says Thailand’s Nat Cat risk steady, but climate change may ‘reshape’ risk assessment: Report

April 3 2025

However climate change is likely to raise Thailand’s exposure to floods and windstorms, says CEO.

Myanmar earthquake to spark risk reassessment in cities far from fault lines: Moody's

April 3 2025

Earthquake caused the collapse of an under-construction building in Bangkok, 1,000km away from epicentre.

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Society of Actuaries establishes regional office in Singapore

March 13 2025

New office aims to expand actuarial support and professional engagement across East and Southeast Asia.

Zurich names new CUO and Head of Technical Underwriting for APAC

March 7 2025

Business names Alex Todd as Chief Underwriting Officer and Graham Johns as Head of Technical Underwriting for the region.

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Zurich Australia announces new mental health initiatives

March 4 2025

The company aims to refine its underwriting and claims processes in response to the increasing prevalence of mental health conditions.

“Unprecedented” Saltoro cherry loss may shake up cargo coverage limits

February 20 2025

Singapore-flagged Maersk Saltoro has docked in Nansha port, with initial inspections revealing extensive damage to 24,000 metric tons of Chilean cherries.

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Generali HK partners with YAS to enhance underwriting through use of advanced technologies

February 17 2025

Partnership between carrier and insurtech builds on a travel insurance initiative pair launched in November.

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Albanese Government opens consultation on genetic test ban in life insurance

February 13 2025

Australian government’s ban follows years of debate over genetic discrimination in life insurance.

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