Coverage of the Singapore International Reinsurance Conference
Andy Woodhouse, managing director, Asia-Pacific, RMS, said 20% to 30% of Japan's economy is based on technology and dependent on complex supply chains.
Lucien Mounier, head of Asia-Pacific, Beazley Syndicate, said reaching Asia's diverse markets is a team effort that involves working with MGAs, local insurers and others.
Recent natural catastrophe losses in Asia/Pacific have highlighted the challenges of cat modeling, SIRC attendees said.
Mark Prichard, chief executive officer, NMG Consulting, said insurers in countries such as China and South Korea are demonstrating tech-based innovation, but those developments have been slow to develop in many other markets.
Scott Ryrie, co-CEO, AM Best Singapore, said Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and other Asian locales have shown growing demand for ratings.
