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Jul 2017

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Breathing new life into Singapore's insurance market

The first local insurer to be licensed in Singapore in nearly 50 years wants to make buying life insurance a more pleasant experience. 
 


Blurred lines: Cyber insurance and the risks that come with it

Cyber risks are everywhere as the world becomes more digitalised. Ms Cecilia Chang of GC&C Asia says while traditional policies may cover some cyber risks, there are serious gaps in that cover. A comprehensive cyber insurance solution is needed in such cases. 
 


Disrupting catastrophe modelling

Risk Spatial founder Nick Hassam says Open Modelling and Big Data can disrupt the catastrophe modelling process – but who will implement it? founder Nick Hassam says Open Modelling and Big Data can disrupt the catastrophe modelling process – but who will implement it?
 


Insurance CFOs' challenge - Maximising technology for business

Moore Stephens Advisory Services Managing Director Patrick Rozario reflects on the 11th Asian Insurance CFO Summit 2017, and says there is now a clear demand and wish for a greater degree of interface across both the transactional and back-office operations.
 


Putting the "auto" in automobile

The automobile industry is set to be changed drastically with the introduction of automated vehicles. We sat down with Mr Richard Jinks, Head of Portfolio Solutions – Insurance at XL Catlin, who has been working with leading robotics researcher Oxbotica on perfecting the formula for driverless cars.
 


Cyber! Cyber! Everywhere! Where's the Market?

Though the threat of cyber attacks is everywhere and the fear of cyber is growing rapidly, Asia’s cyber market is still immature, say industry experts.
 


Delivering real solutions through innovation

Ms Regine Lai, Managing Director of Insurance Republic, is a Singaporean who has made her entrepreneurial mark across Asia and Europe over the last 10 years; specialising in brand consulting for retail, banking & finance and insurance entities. She recently led the launch of Insurance Republic’s new app, my-insurer.