Here we present a recap of thought leadership from Guy Carpenter focusing on important insurance and reinsurance topics in Asia Pacific.
Understanding Flood Risk in Malaysia Through Catastrophe Modeling: According to Malaysia's Department of Irrigation and Drainage, the many rivers running through the country put about 9 percent of the total land area under flood risk, potentially affecting 2.7 million people. Rapid urbanization is only going to worsen the problem through rising population concentrations and at-risk infrastructure, land consumption and the channeling of water courses.
Closing The Gap: Insurance Penetration and Public Sector Risk Financing in Asia Pacific: In recent years, the issue of low penetration in catastrophe insurance across the growing economies of Asia Pacific, and the critical protection gap between economic losses caused by natural disaster events and insurance-covered losses are receiving the attention they merit. The insurance industry can play a significant role in narrowing the gap to help ensure sustainable economic development in one of the most dynamic regions of the world.
The Transformation of Australian and New Zealand Life Insurance: The life insurance industry in Australia is facing unprecedented challenges from forces within and from the effects of an increasingly globalized economy. As life industry profitability has declined in Australia in recent years, the underlying manufacturing business model is rapidly changing.