APAC unprepared to face climate-induced catastrophes
Most countries in Asia and the Pacific are insufficiently prepared to face extreme weather events and natural disasters according to a...
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May 5, 20237 min
Catastrophic risks are converging. It’s time for researchers to step out of their silos
Recently, I was talking to a colleague I admire about my work on nuclear winter theory when the colleague asked quite innocently, “Wasn’t...
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May 2, 20232 min
Regulator directs insurers to lay down social media guidelines for employees
The IRDAI has asked insurance companies to set out social media guidelines for their employees to ensure that no unverified or...
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Apr 24, 20233 min
IAIS assesses cyber risks in insurance sector and financial stability implications
The cyber insurance market saw substantive changes in underwriting controls, including tighter terms and conditions, and stricter risk...
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Apr 21, 20232 min
A new COVID-19 like pandemic could arise in next ten years
There is a 27.5% probability that another COVID like pandemic could occur in the next 10 years. A strong pandemic defence system,...
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Apr 20, 20232 min
Insurers must do more to protect nature
Insurers should put their risk expertise and underwriting skills to better use and in ways that can help protect the environment...
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Apr 20, 20231 min
March 2023 was Earth's second warmest March on record
March 2023 was Earth's second-warmest March since global record-keeping began in 1850 according to the US National Oceanic and...
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Apr 19, 20231 min
As world warms, droughts coming on faster
A new study published in a recent issue of scientific journal Science says that droughts are coming on faster and higher global...
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