Over the past 25 years since the establishment of Allianz Reinsurance in Asia Pacific, the reinsurer has ...
New Zealand: Govt allocates US$62.5m for flood protection
The government has announced a flood and cyclone recovery package of around NZ$1bn ($625m) as part of Budget 2023 that covers the basics of rebuilding...
The government has announced a flood and cyclone recovery package of around NZ$1bn ($625m) as part of Budget 2023 that covers the basics of rebuilding...
Article / 11 months ago
Australia: Construction insurance business shows budding growth
The insurance market is showing promising signs of growth in the construction sector, with a heightened willingness to take on associated risks, says...
The insurance market is showing promising signs of growth in the construction sector, with a heightened willingness to take on associated risks, says...
Article / 11 months ago
Hong Kong: Hotel tower fire estimated to cost insured losses of more than US$25m
The blaze that broke out at a hotel construction project in Hong Kong's Tsimshatsui shopping and raged overnight on 2-3 March 2023 could cost insurers at least $25m...
The blaze that broke out at a hotel construction project in Hong Kong's Tsimshatsui shopping and raged overnight on 2-3 March 2023 could cost insurers at least $25m...
Article / 1 year ago
Australia: Construction and engineering professionals will feel inflation squeeze
Rising costs for materials and goods will affect construction and engineering market, but insurance rates will continue to soften, according to a blog that is part of Clyde & Co's...
Rising costs for materials and goods will affect construction and engineering market, but insurance rates will continue to soften, according to a blog that is part of Clyde & Co's...
Article / 1 year ago
Australia: Trustworthy Index helps identify resilient buildings
New South Wales (NSW) is working on a six-month pilot programme using the innovative 'Building Trustworthy Index', a blockchain-based platform...
New South Wales (NSW) is working on a six-month pilot programme using the innovative 'Building Trustworthy Index', a blockchain-based platform...
Article / 2 years ago
Bangladesh: Experts identify market segments with potential for insurers
Two insurance industry experts have identified several market segments that are currently under-served by insurers in Bangladesh...
Two insurance industry experts have identified several market segments that are currently under-served by insurers in Bangladesh...
Article / 2 years ago
Indonesia: Property insurance growth forecast this year
Asuransi Jasa Indonesia (Jasindo) is optimistic that the property insurance line will grow this year, driven by factors such as the construction of high-rise buildings...
Asuransi Jasa Indonesia (Jasindo) is optimistic that the property insurance line will grow this year, driven by factors such as the construction of high-rise buildings...
Article / 2 years ago
Pakistan: Govt seeks clearance for US$13bn insurance cover for projects
Pakistan has sought the Chinese government's intervention to persuade China Export and Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) to clear about $13bn insurance cover...
Pakistan has sought the Chinese government's intervention to persuade China Export and Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) to clear about $13bn insurance cover...
Article / 2 years ago
Australia: Competition watchdog backs ban on conflicted remuneration for insurance brokers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has concluded its...
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has concluded its...
Article / 3 years ago
India: Extreme heat could cost US$250bn GDP loss by 2030
India would be among the first places in the world where extreme heat would make working outdoors dangerous in a decade's time...
India would be among the first places in the world where extreme heat would make working outdoors dangerous in a decade's time...
Article / 3 years ago