energy insurance

Energy and power insurance to reach $10.2b by 2029

Significantly, Asia-Pacific is expected to post the fastest growth.

Tokio Marine GX backs new insurance for nuclear fusion risks

The initiative aims to ensure insurance frameworks and capacity are in place.

Solar insurance market to reach $13.8b by 2034

Demand for such policies has grown amidst more frequent extreme weather events.

Tokio Marine leads initiative to boost Japan’s offshore wind

Japan aims to reach 30GW to 45GW of offshore wind capacity by 2040.

Electric energy insurance market to hit $4.97b by 2029

Asia-Pacific is forecast to record the fastest growth in the coming years.

Generali China Insurance uses drones to improve solar plant coverage

Quantified Energy’s drones use electroluminescence imaging to spot hidden defects.

Willis report shows power insurers cut premiums as capacity returns

Appetite is strong for infrastructure projects in Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Canopius Group appoints Ray Wong as APAC energy underwriter

Wong will be based in Singapore and report to Johnny Kim.

Nuclear energy gains traction with insurers on project risks

Insurers are pushing for customised products that better fit these risks. 

Energy insurers report $2b in claims as rates continue falling

Due to increased capacity and competition, particularly in local and int’l markets.

Hydrogen projects drive insurance premiums past $3b by 2030

In APAC, hydrogen is gaining traction as part of the region’s clean energy shift. 

Asia-Pacific insurers expand capacity for sound green projects

APAC contributed about 421.5 GW of new renewable capacity over the past 10 years.

Singapore-based petrochemical conglomerate secures $350m cover from ICIEC

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group is also investing $150m.

Chaucer adds Emily Brand to energy team in Singapore office

Brand will report to Scott Ho, who leads the energy underwriting.

Why renewables remain a challenge for insurers

The market has a mixed record of delivering profits to insurers.