Talking parametric solutions with Descartes’ Ben Qin, plus Swiss Re CorSo’s Hong Kong exit, product recall insurance and regional nat cat update

InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey is joined in the newsroom by deputy editor Andrew Mullen and journalist Joana Nguyen to discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This episode features a special interview with Ben Qin, head of North Asia and Australia at Descartes Underwriting, focusing on parametrics. Topics include Swiss Re CorSo’s surprise plan to close its Hong Kong office and surrender its license, the growing demand for product recall insurance amid supply chain disruptions, a roundup of nat cats in the region, and a sneak peek at the stories the team is currently working on.Want to know more about the stories we discussed?Exclusive: Swiss Re Corporate Solutions to shut Hong Kong office, surrender licence‘Unsurprising trend’ as product recall market goes from strength to strength amid global supply chain complexityAsia port accumulation risks resurface as Trump’s trade war continuesSteve Hutchinson to join Willis as P&C head for Hong Kong, Macau after 4-month Howden stintIf you are not a subscriber, take our free trial: https://insuranceasianews.com/register/free-trial/Follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.