by Michael F. Rellosa As disruption reshapes the world of insurance, the Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association (PIRA) must evolve into a catalyst for innovation, collaboration and national resilience. OUR industry stands at a crossroads. The Philippine insurance sector, once viewed as stable and traditional, now faces a wave of disruption that tests its very foundations. Economic uncertainty, political scrutiny, climate risk, digital transformation and shifting custo

By Michael F. Rellosa As I write, Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest typhoon anywhere in the world in 2025 thus far, made its power felt, with...

By Michael F. Rellosa Imagine being a farmer in the Philippines, your livelihood tied directly to the land, your family’s future...

By Michael F. Rellosa Weeks of rain drove me indoors and gave me time to read and watch. I came across an article on the scientific...

by Michael F. Rellosa THE Philippine archipelago stands at the unfortunate forefront of global vulnerability to natural disasters....

The climate shocks that could trigger wider market turmoil If you are over the age of 40, there is a good chance you remember where you...

Motor insurance premiums are likely to keep climbing as insurers face escalating losses and increasing claims, according to industry...

By Michael F. Rellosa Why does the Philippines import food when we can grow it? The Philippines is a beautiful country with rich soil,...