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Overcoming Insurance Placement Challenges in Asia: Strategies for Better Outcomes

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Navigating the Challenging Insurance Placement Landscape: How to Achieve Better Outcomes

As businesses in Asia seek to optimize risk finance and incorporate parametric insurance as a complement to traditional property insurance, they often face hurdles in securing adequate capacity for their insurance programs. Marsh Asia's comprehensive placement services can help overcome these challenges through a strategic approach that leverages our expertise across several key areas.

Leveraging Global Expertise and Network

With over 450 seasoned international placement specialists at our disposal, we have unparalleled access to global insurance markets, enabling us to bridge capacity gaps in local markets. Our Fast Track initiative launched in 2023 represents a significant step forward by offering substantial follow form capacity across major lines of business worldwide.

Harnessing Data and Technology

Our experience in the industry and extensive knowledge base are complemented by advanced data analytics tools, which we utilize to inform our placement strategies effectively. This allows us to make data-driven decisions that can significantly impact how insurers perceive risk and pricing.

Risk Management Focus

Our deep understanding of the risks specific to various industries enables us to help clients refine their risk profiles in alignment with insurer expectations. We prioritize strengthening and aligning clients' risk management practices to meet underwriting requirements, thereby mitigating potential restrictions during placement negotiations.

Enhancing Insurability through Strategic Engagement

To improve insurability amid tough market conditions, businesses can implement a range of strategies that focus on improving their risk profile and seeking the right program structure. By partnering with Marsh Asia, clients gn access to the expertise needed to articulate these improvements effectively to insurers. This alignment helps secure favorable outcomes such as premium discounts, optimal terms, and conditions.

Addressing Coverage Gaps and Cost Efficiency

Many businesses today face coverage gaps that require tlored insurance solutions capable of bridging capacity needs at cost-effective rates. Marsh Asia showcases our ability to tackle such challenges through real-world case studies:

Case Study #1: A Power Project with US$2B Coverage Gap

A new entrant in the Southeast Asian energy sector acquired a power project where previous coverage was 50 under an owned captive, leaving a substantial US$2B capacity gap after divestment. Facing outdated valuations and business interruption reviews and lagging on risk engineering improvements during an insurance market experiencing significant losses, Marsh Asia navigated through these challenges with strategic planning.

Case Study #2: Tloring NatCat Exposure Solutions

A Th manufacturer's plants were at high risk for flooding and fire incidents, impacting the market's willingness to provide adequate coverage. Leveraging insights into global reinsurance requirements, we restructured their program by bling more cost-effective quota share capacity with non-proportional options, resulting in a 15 premium discount compared to previous programs.

Case Study #3: Addressing Complex Risk Profiles

Facing insurance renewal challenges due to a prior loss event and flood risk exposure, the manufacturer sought Marsh Asia's expertise. Through collaborative strategy sessions that highlighted their proactive approach to risk management, we helped secure favorable terms by demonstrating improvements in risk control measures to insurers.

Achieving Better Outcomes through Expertise and Engagement

To unlock these strategic outcomes for your business, consider engaging with Marsh Asia well ahead of insurance renewals. Our comprehensive placement services offer tlored solutions that can optimize your risk management strategies and secure the best possible coverage conditions.

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