Industry Segments: Windstorm Page 3 / 3
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- September 15 2023
Extreme heat, typhoon ‘most concerning’ climate hazards for APAC: MSCI
Fujian, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Hainan and Guangdong are among some of the most at-risk regions for tropical cyclones, according to the data firm.
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- September 13 2023
ICA reveals huge cost increase of losses if historic Australian disasters happened again
The April 1999 Sydney hailstorm which caused US$1.1bn in insured losses would see an estimated US$5.7bn claims' bill if it happened in 2023.
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- September 4 2023
Typhoon Saola triggers claims across Hong Kong, Macau, China and the Philippines as Haikiu hits Taiwan
The storm to bring loss accumulation of tens of millions of dollars from flooding, crop damage, car and yacht write-offs, flight disruptions, fallen solar panels and trees.
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- September 1 2023
PICC on hook for US$530m from Typhoon Doksuri with reinsurance deductibles at US$150m
The slow moving, powerful storm in July, which was China's costliest typhoon on record, has left the market with a claims' bill of over US$1bn.
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- August 31 2023
Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macau prepare as Super Typhoon Saola nears; Typhoon Haikui tracks China landfall
Saola, potentially the SAR's strongest storm in five years, to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall as another typhoon heads towards Taiwan and eastern China.
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- August 28 2023
Typhoon Saola causes flooding in the Philippines, threatens Taiwan, China and Hong Kong
The storm, also known as Goring, will exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday and cross the Taiwan Strait before nearing southern China with a landfall area currently uncertain.
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- June 20 2023
Indian insurers count cost of ‘widespread’ Cyclone Biparjoy damage
IAN understands there is damage to property and goods at industrial zones, processing plants and ports, as IRDAI urges carriers to 'fast-track' smaller claims.
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- June 15 2023
Fewer cyclones to make landfall in China, Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam in 2023: Guy Carpenter
The Philippines is set see a 'near normal' number make landfall as the weather shifts from La Niña to El Niño conditions.
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- June 7 2023
Asian carriers on the hook from ‘hundreds of millions’ of Guam typhoon claims
Tokio Marine, MS&AD, DB and Chung Kuo among hit as Typhoon Mawar caused extensive property damage, but high deductibles could help keep losses down.
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- May 26 2023
Japan, Korean insurers brace for claims from ‘US$1bn’ Typhoon Mawar in Guam
There are 11 international hotels on the island which have BI cover. Crawford is sending 40 adjusters from Asia.
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- April 13 2023
ARPC declares cyclone event as Ilsa upgraded to category 5
The strongest tropical cyclone in the region in a decade is likely to hit Port Hedland, which is one of the largest iron ore ports in the world.
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- March 8 2023
Japan windstorm hardening in 1.4 renewals spotlight
Pressure across the reinsurance market is delaying negotiations and could push up some rates 20-30%.
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- December 21 2022
Australian carriers seek cyclone pool clarity
The scheme's failure to take off risks worsening affordability of property cover in northern Australia, finds competition regulator.
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- November 1 2022
Typhoon Nanmadol losses expected at US$775m: Perils
Claims are lower than initially feared from the powerful Japanese storm.
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- September 30 2022
Nanmadol insured losses could hit US$6bn
Japanese cat bond issuers are under scrutiny as losses will likely attach some higher-risk reinsurance layers.
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- September 23 2022
Market braces for Nanmadol loss creep
Secondary perils could play a major role after mid-single digit billion loss estimates.
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- September 19 2022
‘Violent’ Typhoon Nanmadol causes havoc across Japan
The third-strongest typhoon to make landfall since records began is moving northeast raising flood warning in Tokyo.
