OECD-ADBI Roundtable on Insurance and Retirement Saving in Asia Read more about OECD-ADBI Roundtable on Insurance and Retirement Saving in Asia The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound implications for the availability and affordability of insurance coverage across various lines of business and the adequacy of retirement savings. At the same time, insurance and retirement savings markets continue to be affected by catastrophe risks, digitalization, employers’ responsibility and involvement, and risk management for long-term care and health insurance amid the region’s aging populations.
Insurance in Integrated Flood Risk Management - A Perspective Based on the 2011 Thailand Flooding Read more about Insurance in Integrated Flood Risk Management - A Perspective Based on the 2011 Thailand Flooding This presentation provided an overview of insurance and flood mitigation structure in the context of the 2011 flooding in Thailand. It also highlighted the role of insurance in significantly reducing government and tax payer losses following a flood event.
Wrap-up and Closing Read more about Wrap-up and Closing Scenes from the Closing Session of the Regional Forum on Strengthening the Enabling Environment for Disaster Risk Financing
Session 5 Read more about Session 5 Scenes from Session 6 of the Regional Forum on Strengthening the Enabling Environment for Disaster Risk Financing
Session 5 Read more about Session 5 Scenes from Session 6 of the Regional Forum on Strengthening the Enabling Environment for Disaster Risk Financing
Session 4 Read more about Session 4 Scenes from Session 4 of the Regional Workshop on Strengthening the Enabling Environment for Disaster Risk Financing
Strengthening the Enabling Environment for Disaster Risk Financing Read more about Strengthening the Enabling Environment for Disaster Risk Financing Disaster risks pose a serious threat to the sustainability of many countries in the Asia-Pacific. Innovative approaches and solutions to disaster risk financing are urgently needed. The Regional Forum on Strengthening the Enabling Environment for Disaster Risk Financing: Options for Enhancing Financial Resilience will provide a venue for cross-country learning and dialogue on strengthening technical knowledge on disaster risk financing (DRF). It will also enable participants to forge regional partnerships to generate knowledge on good DRF practices.
Regional Workshop for Asian Insurance Supervisors Read more about Regional Workshop for Asian Insurance Supervisors The Regional Workshop for Asian Insurance Supervisors aimed to strengthen the capacity of countries to manage crisis, counter fraud, and conduct anti-money laundering activities. It provided a comprehensive discussion of the Insurance Core Principles (ICP), the globally accepted framework that guides the insurance industry, and the ways it can be concretly applied to secure a financially sound insurance sector.
Highlights of Social Protection: Policies, Programs, and Evidence Read more about Highlights of Social Protection: Policies, Programs, and Evidence This video presents scenes and messages taken from the workshop "Social Protection: Policies, Programs, and Evidence." It highlights the importance of commitment and collaboration in making social protection programs effective and successful.
Asia Risk Transfer Solutions: Trends in Emerging Asia Read more about Asia Risk Transfer Solutions: Trends in Emerging Asia The fast growth of the insurance industry in Asia demands new and innovative insurance approaches and processes. InsureTech, the application of Fintech innovations to the insurance industry, now allows for rapid and efficient settlement processes. These innovations are crucial to insurance, particularly to those that deal with natural disasters and catastrophes.