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.
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.
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.
Milan Simic, director for international operations, AIR Worldwide, said the modeler is focusing on how risk such as cyber exposures play into other issues and create wider exposures.
Steve Arora, CEO, Axis Re, said global prices are unsustainable but should adjust if insurers are willing to price realistically.