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Monte Carlo reflections: from capital formation to capital deployment

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Shielding Asia Pacs future- The rise of parametric insurance and its battle against natures wrath

Parametric cover moves from gap-filler to financing tool for Asia's renewables

Lenders and investors are pulling parametric cover into Asia's renewable-energy financing as insurers refine triggers and eye grid and storage assets.

GIFT City draws reinsurance capacity but remains a price taker

The hub has succeeded in attracting capital and reinsurers; now the challenge lies in developing the expertise needed to underwrite complex risks locally.

Monte Carlo reflections: from capital formation to capital deployment

Pricing adequacy set the agenda for the US and Europe at RVS 2026, but APAC discussions centred on growth and innovation.

SEADRIF eyes Philippines, regional infrastructure, and agri risk push in 2026

Regional risk pool prepares to launch Philippine parametric cover this year, while scaling ASEAN-wide pushes on infrastructure and agri protection

Supervisors flag climate, private assets and fragmentation as core tests for insurers at AIF 2025

Climate risk, geo-economic fragmentation and asset-intensive strategies are emerging as the new fault lines for oversight, though the global sector remains resilient with risks still below those in ba...

Asia's energy (re)insurers adopt proactive strategies amid surging energy transition

The rapid growth of renewables in Asia is driving both premium gains and underwriting challenges for (re)insurers.

APAC insurers look to new tech to expand parametric solutions

Advances in data and AI are helping insurers design more tailored parametric products for SMEs and industries like tourism and event management.

Generali puts cyber, parametrics and multinationals at heart of APAC commercial strategy

Axel Roesner, Asia Head of GC&C, says regional expansion, improved loss prevention, and increased use of technology are core to new three-year plan.

Hualien earthquake shines light on semiconductor coverage gap

Higher-than-expected claims underline the need for tailored coverage and expanded facultative capacity to help safeguard the critical semiconductor supply chain.

Saltoro cherry loss opens door for more parametric cargo insurance solutions

Industry experts call for expanded solutions to help bridge gaps in traditional cargo offerings.

Cherry problem: Saltoro breakdown highlights complexities insuring high-value, highly perishable cargo

Record-breaking claims may be on the horizon, as US$60m worth of Chilean cherries face spoilage en route to China.

(Re)insurers in APAC primed for first Loss and Damage projects in 2025

US$730m has been pledged so far—only a quarter of Vietnam's Typhoon Yagi damage—and early projects could determine whether the fund attracts additional financing.

What the US election result means for Asia’s insurance markets

Trump’s return to the White House signals greater risk volatility.

Revised 2025 start date for Philippines Catastrophe Insurance Facility

Michael Rellosa, Executive Director of the Philippines Insurance and Reinsurance Association (PIRA) says the use of fixed tariffs has hampered attempts to launch the PCIF.

Igloo looks to innovative solutions like parametric and personal cyber to fuel Southeast Asia insurance growth

The insurtech is betting on technology to upend markets in the region.

Cyber insurers eye parametric opportunities in APAC

The challenge is not a lack of data. It’s how that data should be interpreted.

Insurers seek to balance short-term and long-term fixes to Australia’s affordability crisis

Long-term solutions can be costly but quick fixes should not be allowed to eclipse them.

Parametric agriculture insurance faces distribution hurdles in Asia

Indemnity insurance fraud and problems with the bancassurance model mean creative approaches to distributing parametric insurance are needed.

Insurers look to parametric solutions to play role in new loss and damage fund

Ahead of COP28, the industry shares some thought on what role insurance can play in disaster relief funding.

Shielding Asia Pac's future: The rise of parametric insurance and its battle against nature's wrath

Demand for parametric insurance is increasing, but challenges remain.

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