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Technical Feature - It is Not Just about Wind When It Comes to Typhoon Risk in China

Dr Peter Sousounis, Senior Research Scientist, AIR Worldwide, looks at the onslaught of devastating storms that hit China each year, and observes that the danger from these storms is not primarily from wind, but from the copious amounts of rainfall that accompany them.

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Technical Feature - Assessing Catastrophe Risks in India – Understanding the Risks from All Perils is Key

Estimating the risks from all perils and making sure that for each peril all its collateral damages are assessed are a challenge, more so as is the case in India when flood, one of the major perils affecting the country, is not modelled, says Dr Mohan Sharma, Head of Catastrophe Modelling and Analytical Services, Asia, Aon Reinsurance.

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Insights - The Changing Risk Landscape for (Re)insurers in Asia

Allianz Re highlights four key macro trends that have changed and shaped the risk landscape for (re)insurers in Asia and discusses how these issues will impact the industry.

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Insights - Effective Risk Management Spells Greater Profits, Competitive Advantage For Insurers

There has never been a more challenging or crucial time for insurers than now, in the wake of stiffening competition around the world, and increasing calls for regulatory compliance. 3i Infotech explains how the ability to manage risk effectively is not only about reducing uncertainty and losses but also about the ability to utilise and allocate capital efficiently.

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News : Asia - China, India and Southeast Asia – Desirable Yet Risky for Foreign Investment

China, India and Southeast Asia make the most attractive global destinations for mergers and acquisitions (M&As), but executives view investing in them nearly as risky as doing so in Africa because of questionable business practices, as well as problems with the local intellectual property body and inadequate financial recourse against sellers.

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