Issue 83: Climate change hits insurers; methane capture heats up

In this issue: The Asia-Pacific region appears vulnerable when it comes to insurance coverage for natural disasters, while businesses are paying more attention to curbing methane emissions.

Singapore and South-east Asia

Climate change increases need for insurance – but also its complexity

Typhoon Doksuri swept across large swathes of Asia last year, bringing heavy rainfall and high winds that led to US$25 billion worth of losses. Only US$2 billion of those losses, or 8 per cent, was insured.