Asia
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Supply chain leaders worried about tariffs and trade barriers
Supply chain intelligence leaders in key trading nations across Europe, North and South America, and Asia Pacific say that rising…
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Asian risk managers urged to focus on captives for the long term
Risk managers need to use their captives more strategically rather than simply using them for tax optimisation. There also needs…
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European stock markets at most risk from geopolitical shocks
Companies listed on European stock markets are at greater risk from geopolitical shocks than those in other regions of the…
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Economic risks still dominate WEF survey
Economic risks continue to dominate the concerns of G20 business leaders polled for the World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) latest Executive…
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Profit focus and sound capital drives neutral sector outlook on APAC insurance: Fitch
Fitch Ratings has a neutral outlook for the APAC insurance sector based on its outlooks for the life and non-life…
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Generali sells Philippines life business
Generali has reached an agreement for the sale of its 100% stake in Generali Life Assurance Philippines, Inc to The…
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Martial law lifted in South Korea
Multinationals active in South Korea will be pleased to hear that South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday…
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European council and parliament agree on EUDR delay
The European Council has reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on a proposed targeted amendment of the EU…
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Centre for Disaster Protection hires Stefan as head of advisory
The UK government-funded Centre for Disaster Protection (CDP) has announced the appointment of Cristina Stefan as its new head of…
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Australia approves $50m for clean energy transition in Southeast Asia
The Australian government has approved a $50m investment into the Green Investments partnership (GIP) under Singapore’s Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership…
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Risk and insurance industry must do more to manage Asian permacrisis – Baron
Risk managers must “up their game” if they are to manage the escalating risks they face in today’s market. But…
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Tokio Marine expands APAC cyber team
Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) has announced the appointment of Georgina Furness-Smith as cyber underwriter in APAC. She will take up…
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Navata launches in Singapore
Bernt Hellman, CEO of Navata, the MGA that covers renewable energy, power, upstream oil & gas and offshore marine risks,…
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Aon names Corona CEO of enterprise clients and global chief commercial officer
Anne Corona is to leave her current role as CEO of Asia Pacific for Aon, based in Singapore, to take…
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Mental health impact of cat events seriously overlooked: International SOS
New research from Singapore-based International SOS has found that 65% of respondents reported their organisation had been affected by extreme…
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Risk Frontiers Asia: Soni Srivastava, Deutsche Bank
Soni Srivastava, regional head of corporate insurance – APAC at Deutsche Bank, exemplifies how a career in risk and insurance…
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Many global firms lack plans to manage extreme weather, finds International SOS
A survey by International SOS Foundation has found that just a third of firms (36%) have comprehensive plans and policies…
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Brokers urge risk managers to embrace ERM and be more strategic
Risk managers must align their work with the company’s business goals in order to avoid just pursuing risk management for…
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Creating a BC plan fit for a more hazardous future
Following the Parima conference in Taiwan and another year of record storm-related losses, BELFOR’s Elvir Kolak highlights the importance of…
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McGill launches AI-powered trade disruption facility
London-based specialty broker McGill and Partners has launched a new AI-powered trade disruption insurance facility, backed by Tokio Marine Kiln…