In today's dynamic landscape, insurance brokers play a pivotal role in navigating the complex terrain of risk management. With an ever-expanding array of insurance products and services, brokers act as trusted advisors, guiding individuals and businesses towards tailored coverage solutions.
Members of the Netherlands-headquartered International Credit Insurance & Surety Association (ICISA) met recently in Porto, Portugal, to address the challenges and opportunities encountered by the sector in a dynamically changing global environment.
Asia's per capita burden of junked 'phones and other electronic and electrical gadgets is still low, but it struggles to contain this e-waste deluge that is gradually building up according to a new report by the UN.
A new study Global prediction of extreme floods in ungauged watersheds published in a recent issue of scientific journal Nature says AI and machine learning technologies have significantly improved global flood forecasting, particularly in regions where flood-related data is scare.
Flooding could affect one out of every 50 residents in 24 coastal cities in the US by 2050 according to a new study.
A new report shows that most global CO2 emissions produced since the Paris agreement can be traced to a small group of 57 high emitters who are failing to slow production. These 57 corporate and state entities can be linked to 80% of fossil fuel and cement CO2 emissions from 2016 through 2022.
Swiss Re Institute's latest projections suggest that insured losses could double over the next decade, exacerbated by rising temperatures and more frequent and intense extreme weather events.
Howden Tiger, the global reinsurance arm of Howden, will rename itself as Howden Re in April 2024.
Canopius has appointed Ms Lee Soon Keen as CEO of APAC and MENA, effective before the end of 2Q2024 and subject to regulatory approval. In her new role, she will lead Canopius's APAC business unit across both Singapore and Australia. She will also lead the regional executive committee and has been charged with continuing to evolve Canopius's APAC operations.
HSBC has appointed Mr Ed Moncreiffe as CEO, global insurance. He succeeds Mr Greg Hinston.