Coverage of the Singapore International Reinsurance Conference
Hermann Pohlchristoph, board member for Asia Pacific, Munich Re, said the global reinsurer has realigned its organization to better match regions of the world.
Matt Cannock, managing director for Asia, Markel International, said some insurers have been entering and leaving markets, creating uncertainty about the commitment of the industry to Asia.
Franz Josef Hahn, CEO, Peak Re, said mutual and cooperative insurers have a strong presence in the U.S. and Europe, and are an emerging force in China.
Daniel Ryan, Managing Director and Head Insurance Risk Research, Swiss Re Institute, said the explosive growth of sensor technology means that insurers and reinsurers will increasingly be in the business of detecting and preventing risk.
Frank Fortunato, CEO, Catex, said risk data is in shorter supply in many parts of Asia, which is one reason the world did not realize how broadly flooding in Thailand would impact global supply chains.
