Asia is highly exposed to natural catastrophes and the resulting natural catastrophes.

Insurance markets are relatively soft in most areas with prices stable or softening and the insurers and reinsurers have been reporting healthy profits. But capacity for some risks and regions remains difficult to secure in the most exposed areas making the completion of insurance programmes difficult to achieve for many.

This session will ask what could and should the insurance sector be doing to work with national governments and transnational bodies such as the World Bank, ASEAN, IFC and the like to tackle this protection gap.

The effectiveness of a multinational insurance programmes that balance global consistency with local market realities can have far-reaching consequences for organisational resilience, governance and growth. This session will look at the structures and governance models that enable global programmes to succeed—and the challenges that can compromise performance across the region. It will explore the strategic decisions that shape programme design, local execution and cross-border alignment.

Claims performance is the ultimate measure of an effective multinational insurance programme. This session explores the technical challenges that influence claims outcomes across Asia, including jurisdictional differences, local policy interpretation, regulatory requirements, settlement practices and escalation pathways. You will gain insights into strengthening programme governance, aligning global and local stakeholders, and reducing the risk of delays, disputes and unintended coverage gaps when complex cross-border claims arise.

As risk financing strategies evolve, captives and parametric solutions are becoming integral components of multinational insurance programmes across Asia. This session explores how organisations are using these structures to address climate-related exposures, supply chain disruption and other emerging risks, while enhancing programme resilience and capital efficiency. Our experts will provide insights into implementation considerations, governance, regulatory developments and how these solutions can complement traditional insurance within a global programme framework.

Artificial intelligence, data analytics and digital platforms are reshaping multinational insurance programmes—but where do they deliver measurable value? This session cuts through the hype to examine practical applications that enhance programme execution, from policy administration and compliance to claims management, reporting and decision-making. Find out how robust data governance, clear accountability and technology oversight are essential to unlocking efficiencies, improving programme visibility and delivering consistent outcomes across complex multinational operations.

In an increasingly interconnected Asia, protecting a mobile workforce has become a strategic business imperative. As employee mobility, evolving regulatory requirements and heightened Duty of Care expectations converge, risk leaders must ensure their multinational insurance programmes deliver seamless protection across borders. This session will examine how leading organisations are integrating employee benefits, mobility and Duty of Care to strengthen resilience, enhance governance and support business growth.

Asia-Pacific is now the global epicentre of cyber risk, accounting for over one-third of all worldwide cyber incidents. Escalating by nearly 50% in recent years, the region's top threats are driven by ransomware, Business Email Compromise (BEC) and AI-powered deepfakes that have sparked a massive surge in social engineering claims.

This session will look at the main cyber threats facing Asian businesses currently and what is expected next, including the rapid adoption of AI, cyber regulation, cyber risk capacity, local or global provision for cyber cover and how risk managers secure the best terms and conditions from their carriers.

As the risk landscape continues to evolve, what will shape the global insurance programme in 2027? In this forward-looking closing session, senior industry leaders will explore the trends, challenges and opportunities set to shape the next generation of global programmes across Asia. Will the competitive market conditions continue or will there be a slowdown in the softening of the market?  From regulatory change and natcats to technology, governance and regional differences, gain strategic insights to help future-proof your approach.