Climate Insurance

HDI Global launches Climate Consulting to assess, manage climate risks

It provides location-specific analysis of both chronic and acute physical risks.

Australia's insurers log 3,000 claims post-Cyclone Alfred

ICA CEO said to expect “many more thousands of claims.”

ICA proposes A$30.15b flood defence fund

Last year saw 41 million policies issued for households and businesses.

Insurers need data-based models amidst trillion-dollar solar storm scenario

Greater China is forecasted to record $429b whilst Asia-Pacific at $375. 

Digit Insurance launches AQI-based policy for Delhi workers

Claims are triggered if the Air Quality Index surpasses 400 more than twice.

6 in 10 Australians willing to spend more on protection against disasters

RAA CEO warned extreme events are driving up insurance costs. 

Global insurance protection gap hits 60% amidst warming

Total economic losses exceeded $350b in 2024.

Australia sets up claim centre for customers affected by severe storms

The hub is located in Townsville and is open until 15 February.

Insurance sector to aid in New Zealand climate policy development

The CE said a large portion of NZ-ers live in high-risk areas.

Global reinsurers stable despite LA wildfires – S&P

But primary insurers are expected to withstand the losses.

Parametric insurance market to grow 12% by 2032

AXA and Munich Re are leading the parametric insurance market.

Allianz reveals top business risks for 2025

Natural catastrophes held the third spot in Asia.

FM Global stresses insurance readiness amidst extreme weather in Asia

La Niña could emerge weakly in late 2024 and early 2025.

HKU Business calls to advance climate insurance in Hong Kong

Asset losses from sea level rise could surpass those caused by typhoons.

Flood insurance market set to grow at 14.5% CAGR by 2032

The region is expanding rapidly due to urbanisation.

Climate change drives $600b in insured losses over 20 years

28 leading global insurers saw climate-related losses reach $10.6b.