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Risk Features


Cover Story - Earth, Wind & Fire: Typhoon Risks In Asia Amidst A Changing Climate


Mr Thomas Thumerer, Munich Re Hong Kong’s Expert for Storm & Flood, summarises the recent scientific findings on global warming and typhoon hazard, highlighting its significance for the Western Pacific region with special reference to Asian markets, and shows that reinsurance is an important measure for a functioning risk partnership in order to cope with a changing climate.

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Cover Story - Earth, Wind & Fire: Japan To Introduce Premium Tax Deduction System For Earthquake Insurance On Dwelling Risks


When introduced, the new premium tax deduction system for Earthquake Insurance on Dwelling Risks is expected to increase the ownership of earthquake insurance policies because paid premiums will now be tax-deductible, thus enabling the policyholders to prepare for potential loss or damage to be caused by the future earthquakes. Mr Makoto Kawagoe, Deputy Manager, International Department of the General Insurance Association of Japan (GIAJ), explains what this system entails.

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Cover Story - Earth, Wind & Fire: Managing Natural Hazard Risks In China


Mr Peter Zimmerli, Natural Hazards Expert, Swiss Re Asia, looks at catastrophe exposures in China, a market that has undergone impressive development and economic growth in recent years, but one that remains relatively underinsured from natural disasters.

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Spotlight On Branding - Brand Management: Risk Management Of Brand Integrity


Mr Praveen Gupta, FCII, General Manger, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance in India, gives a personal assessment of the value of risk management of brands in the wider business scene.

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