Coverage of the Singapore International Reinsurance Conference
Tony Gallagher, chief executive, Asia Pacific, Guy Carpenter, said mature markets in Asia are dealing with the challenges of insurtech and new forms of distribution.
Franz Hahn, CEO, Peak Re, said Asia's largest market is making room for innovation, with early impact in coverage for professionals. Eventually, the technology will reach households.
Jayne Plunkett, Swiss Re's CEO for reinsurance in Asia, said understanding of business risk and the role of insurance varies among countries in Asia.
Matt Cannock, principal officer and managing director, Markel International, said losses in the U.S. have the insurance industry watching how insurance-linked securities will perform.
Milan Simic, executive vice president and managing director, international operations, AIR Worldwide, said Asia has already been home to a broad range of catastrophes.
