Asia is entering a new era of large-scale civil engineering, from high-speed rail corridors and deep-water ports to offshore energy infrastructure, green hydrogen facilities, next-generation nuclear projects and climate-resilience schemes such as flood defences and coastal protection systems. Driven by urbanisation, decarbonisation goals, energy security priorities and unprecedented public–private investment, these projects present transformative opportunities – but also introduce complex and often novel risk profiles.

This session examines the next wave of civil megaprojects across Asia, highlighting the long-duration programme risks, multi-jurisdictional regulatory exposure, untested construction methodologies, extreme supply chain interdependencies and heightened political scrutiny that owners, contractors and insurers must navigate. Attendees will gain practical insights into strengthening early-stage risk assessment, enhancing engineering and procurement due diligence, engaging insurers and brokers proactively, refining contractual structures and deploying digital risk modelling to improve decision-making. The session equips senior risk managers and insurance buyers with the knowledge and tools to anticipate emerging exposures and secure resilient, insurable structures for Asia’s next generation of transformative civil engineering projects.