Asia
37 whitepapers and resources
Asia
Power of the collective: Singapore insurers unite to fight fraud
Insurers across Singapore have joined forces as part of the General Insurance Association (GIA) to detect and disrupt fraud. This customer story highlights how GIA’s member insurers use Shift’s unique AI-powered technology to analyse travel and motor claims in Singapore for fraud indicators.
China - political risks: Implications of uncertainty
There would be serious consequences for the insurance market if escalation of tensions between the major western democracies and China arose. This article explores why insurance companies are burying their heads in the sand about the issue, rather than preparing for risks.
Insurance perspectives on transforming the end-to-end customer experience, from on-boarding to claims
In this webinar, a panel of insurance professionals from the Asia Pacific region discuss the end-to-end transformation of the customer experience, from digital on-boarding to claims processing. Watch this session to hear from Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, AXA, QBE and Blue Prism.
Research: Top 30 Asia insurers
Asia Pacific non-life insurers have proven their agility and tenacity in overcoming headwinds over the past year to deliver solid results. This article provides analysis of the region’s top 30 insurers and key market trends.
Case study: Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company builds hybrid microservices environment
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company (BALIC) is one of India’s leading private life insurance companies. This case study focuses on how BALIC created a reliable microservices environment for digital applications in order to improve time to market and respond to opportunities faster.
How to select an RPA vendor
In this blog, learn the six tips you need to know for finding your ideal process automation vendor. It covers critical questions such as what to look for in terms of security and scalability, and intelligent automation vs RPA.
Parametric insurance: Certain, fast and cost-efficient
Public and private sector clients around the world increasingly recognise the benefits of parametric insurance for mitigating weather-related risks. This article sheds light on three essential components of parametric insurance and the relevance of parametric solutions to different industry sectors.
Harnessing Asia's offshore winds
Many Asian countries have ideal conditions for generating electricity from offshore wind turbines, however some obstacles will have to be overcome before the region can rely on this source of green energy. MeiYean Lim, AXA XL’s Senior Underwriter for Political Risk, Credit & Bond, has the details.
Spotlight on global programs
Global insurance programs are an essential tool for many multinational companies looking to mitigate their liability risks. Daniel Fay, head of international casualty-Asia at AXA XL addresses some common questions about global programs and highlights some of the under-appreciated benefits.
Washed out but not away
When Thai electronics firm, Hana, suffered devastating floods in 2011, production losses drove down profits whilst their customers looked elsewhere for new suppliers. A 5 year ‘drought’ in sales followed just 9 days of flooding, leaving business stakeholders to renew their focus on risk mitigation.
African swine fever: How husbandry can help reduce the risk
African swine fever has, since 2018 resulted in more than 950,000 pigs dying or being culled in China. With the threat of ASF spreading, this article outlines the strategies being used to stem the spread of disease and how insurers can help clients to minimise the financial impact.
To Asia with love
FM Global were involved at every stage of the construction of a new Hershey’s chocolate production plant in Southern Malaysia. From site selection, review services and project management, our engineering experience and WorldReach® partner network has opened-up new sales markets for the US company.
Made in India: A growing market and the opportunities for international insurance
In this article, Shobhit Gandhi, Emerging Markets Development Director at AXA XL, sheds light on: why overseas companies are keen to invest in India, how India’s economy is changing; the risks facing companies operating in India; how multinational companies can add risks to their global programmes.
Explòr China webinar - TechNode, Alibaba & BGL
Watch this webinar to learn from the leading specialists in the Chinese tech industry and find out why you should visit China now. The webinar highlights what you will find there and how a visit to China will inform and accelerate your innovation strategy.
A market of opportunity: What buyers of international programmes need to know about Indonesia
In this Q&A, Shobhit Rattan Gandhi, Emerging Markets Development Director at AXA XL sheds light on what buyers of international programmes need to know about Indonesia.
Explòr China 2019
With China rapidly positioning itself as a global tech leader it’s no surprise to see overseas insurers further investing into joint ventures. This report focuses on the various insurance opportunities available in China and the key players driving innovation within the market.
Agricultural insurance: Happiness is in the field
According to AXA XL’s Agricultural Insurance Survey 2018, farmers across the world are keen to see levels of coverage increase, to include full production risks, and eventually market risks too. This article highlights emerging agricultural insurance markets and the trends shaping the industry.
The return of nationalism
From Trump’s “America First” to the ever-looming Brexit, nationalist movements have been making steady gains across the globe in recent years. This article sheds light on the political risk landscape in Europe, Sri Lanka and Brazil.
Belt & Road: How risk managers can use global programmes in a transforming region?
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is an ambitious infrastructure development strategy announced by the Chinese government. This article explains how AXA XL’s clients are exploring the use of captive structures and global programs to help them manage the risk of the initiative.
Where are the world's natural disaster danger zones?
This article takes a look at some of the major natural disaster events that occurred in 2017 and more importantly, where the danger hot spots are currently located.
Something everyone loves: Panda bears!
Many zoos insure their giant pandas, both in transit and in situ. This article highlights how XL Catlin’s policies help protect zoos in the event that one of their giant pandas is injured or dies either while traveling or at the zoo.
Unique loss prevention training and operations centre
FM Global’s loss prevention training and operations centre in Singapore set to help businesses prepare for natural disaster.
Global catastrophe recap: June 2017
Impact Forecasting evaluates the impact of the natural disaster events that occurred worldwide during June 2017. Topics covered: convective storms impact US insurers; seasonal rainfall leads to nearly USD2.5 billion in economic flood damage in China; major wildfires hit South Africa and Portugal.
How can insurers and brokers help ICT clients tackle heightened risks?
The ICT sector in Asia-Pacific is booming with many companies experiencing rapid growth. This whitepaper sheds light on this buoyant sector and highlights how brokers can help ICT clients tackle heightened risks, whilst avoiding the perils of underinsurance.
Webinar: The route to market
Produced by POST Webinars in association with the CII, this webinar focuses on the pros and cons of the varying insurance routes to the Hong Kong market and how customers value the differentiation in their offerings.
Webinar: Culture, talent and values
Produced by POST Webinars in association with the CII, this final webinar in the series will discuss the Hong Kong insurance industry’s culture and how to develop or attract new talent from other professions.
Webinar: Insurance qualifications in Hong Kong
Produced by POST Webinars in association with the CII, this webinar discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the existing insurance qualifications and industry bodies that are available in Hong Kong and how they compare to other countries.
Webinar: Making insurance attractive in Hong Kong
Produced by POST Webinars in association with the CII, this webinar focuses on how the insurance industry is perceived in Hong Kong and what can be done to attract talented professionals to enter the profession.
Customer-centricity in financial services: The rules of engagement
This report shines a spotlight on customer service and engagement in the financial services sector, as well as providing insight and guidelines on how organisations can instil company-wide best practices to ensure success and drive loyalty.
Verint success story: Leading multinational insurance company
This case study highlights how a leading APAC insurer leveraged Verint Web Self-Service to enable customers to view and update personal information, improve the quality of customer data and in-turn advise its customers on their bespoke insurance needs.
China’s internet explosion
Insurers are looking for new ways into China’s underserved market, yet a successful digital strategy will not only require investment but the right type of partnership. Download Post's article to find out more.
Global catastrophe recap: April 2016
Global economy suffers worst April severe weather losses for five years, according to Aon's catastrophe study. Impact Forecasting continuously tracks the worldwide natural disaster perils and aggregates the insured and economic losses for each region in this monthly report.
The data game
Cloud technology is a must for many businesses, despite concerns over outages, software glitches and cyber-attacks. FM Global’s Angela Conway examines the pros and cons and the actions users should take to ensure data remains accessible.
After Tianjin are we now better prepared?
The economic impact of last year’s Tianjin port explosion could be as high as $8 billion. FM Global’s Philip Johnson suggests that following three simple steps should enable organisations to identify and mitigate risks from future disasters.
Summary of market access issues for European insurers and reinsurers
This paper highlights the key regulatory and market access issues that EU (re)insurance companies encounter in the United States, Brazil, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, China, Argentina and Russia. The paper highlights how existing trading relationships could be enhanced by the removal of barriers.
Global catastrophe recap: March 2016
Aon's latest catastrophe report studies the economic impact of hurricane-force winds and flooding in northern Europe, thunderstorms and heavy rain in China, plus severe weather in the United States where insured losses totalled USD2.0 billion.
Asia market review 2016
This report provides insights into the events that shaped the insurance and reinsurance market in Asia during the past 12 months, and what professionals involved in risk and insurance can expect for 2016.