Windstorm Niklas to cost German insurers $810.5 million: Association

The German Insurance Association has said that windstorm Niklas that recently hit the country is likely to cost insurers about €750 million ($810.5 million), Reuters reported. Read more »

Insurers declare New South Wales storm a catastrophe

The Insurance Council of Australia has declared storms in the country's New South Wales state a catastrophe, The Advertiser reported. Read more »

Insurance consortium proposed for mega projects in Egypt

The Insurance Federation of Egypt has proposed the creation of a consortium of insurers in the country to cover large projects, reported Asia Insurance Review citing Al Mal News. Read more »

Reinsurance challenges if capital inflows continue: Report

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Piracy increasing in Southeast Asia: Report

The International Maritime Bureau said in a recent report that Southeast Asia accounted for over half of all sea pirate attacks since the start of 2015, Voice of America reported. Read more »

Supply chain losses rise in 2014: Report

BSI Supply Chain Solutions said in a report that more than $23 billion has been lost to cargo theft globally in 2014 from a variety of supply chain threats, Apparel Magazine reported. Read more »

Broker panel to help NZ agencies consolidate insurance

The New Zealand government has selected a panel of five insurance brokers to help implement and manage a new program aimed at consolidating insurance contracts across different agencies, reported Interest.co.nz. Read more »

Flood in China coal mine

Sixteen people have been confirmed dead as a result of a coal mine flooding in China's Shanxi province, reports Xinhua citing the rescue headquarters. Read more »

Emerging risks cause insurance challenges in Nigeria

Recent social and environmental conditions in Nigeria have underlined the need for the country's insurers to underwrite emerging risks, THISDAY Live reported. Read more »

Allianz’ revenues in Latin America down 8.96% in 2014

Germany-based Allianz S.E.'s total revenues in Latin America decreased 8.96% year on year to €2.44 billion ($2.62 billion) in 2014, BNamericas reported. Read more »