Amid the growing realities of climate volatility and environmental disruption, insurers and reinsurers are taking center stage as strategic enablers of resilience across Asia’s interconnected business ecosystems. Their role today extends far beyond the risk of transfer. They are pivotal in reinforcing economic stability, protecting vulnerable communities, and safeguarding critical infrastructure from the escalating threats of natural catastrophes.
From super typhoons and mega earthquakes to flash floods, landslides, and the creeping rise of sea levels, the Asia-Pacific region continues to bear a disproportionate share of global disaster losses. In fact, more than 40% of the world’s reported natural disasters occur in Asia, making the region one of the most exposed and vulnerable. The Asia-Pacific and African region experienced total losses of US$91 billion from natural disasters in 2024, much higher than losses that amounted to US$66 billion the previous year.
Yet, as the frequency, scale, and complexity of catastrophic events accelerate, so does the urgency for innovation, collaboration, and action. Insurers and reinsurers are not just financial risk managers—they are system-enablers. They provide crucial safety nets that allow governments, industries, and individuals to bounce back from disasters. Their role extends far beyond claims: they analyze emerging risks, model disaster scenarios, promote risk reduction behaviors, and influence public policy.
In the wake of devastating events, insurance plays a vital role in financing recovery and rebuilding, enabling communities to recover faster and more sustainably. Reinsurers, meanwhile, strengthen market capacity and liquidity, ensuring that risk is distributed globally and does not overwhelm local systems.
Insurers and reinsurers are forging deeper partnerships with governments, development institutions, urban planners, and environmental scientists to co-create resilient ecosystems. Regional risk pools, sovereign catastrophe covers, and ESG-aligned underwriting frameworks are helping countries move from reactive disaster relief to proactive risk reduction.
At the same time, thought leadership from the insurance sector is shaping regional policies on climate adaptation, infrastructure resilience, and sustainable urban development—ensuring that risk awareness is built into every layer of growth.
Following the resounding success of the 20th edition, which brought together a full-house of industry leaders in Philippines, we are proud to present the 21st Asia NAT CAT and Climate Change Summit 2025 set in Bangkok Thailand—the region’s most impactful gathering of insurance, reinsurance, policymakers and climate resilience experts. Join us as we convene the region’s brightest minds and boldest voices to shape a sustainable path forward.