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Washed out but not away
When Thai electronics firm, Hana, suffered devastating floods in 2011, production losses drove down profits whilst their customers looked elsewhere for new suppliers. A 5 year ‘drought’ in sales followed just 9 days of flooding, leaving business stakeholders to renew their focus on risk mitigation.
African swine fever: How husbandry can help reduce the risk
African swine fever has, since 2018 resulted in more than 950,000 pigs dying or being culled in China. With the threat of ASF spreading, this article outlines the strategies being used to stem the spread of disease and how insurers can help clients to minimise the financial impact.
To Asia with love
FM Global were involved at every stage of the construction of a new Hershey’s chocolate production plant in Southern Malaysia. From site selection, review services and project management, our engineering experience and WorldReach® partner network has opened-up new sales markets for the US company.
Made in India: A growing market and the opportunities for international insurance
In this article, Shobhit Gandhi, Emerging Markets Development Director at AXA XL, sheds light on: why overseas companies are keen to invest in India, how India’s economy is changing; the risks facing companies operating in India; how multinational companies can add risks to their global programmes.
Explòr China webinar - TechNode, Alibaba & BGL
Watch this webinar to learn from the leading specialists in the Chinese tech industry and find out why you should visit China now. The webinar highlights what you will find there and how a visit to China will inform and accelerate your innovation strategy.
A market of opportunity: What buyers of international programmes need to know about Indonesia
In this Q&A, Shobhit Rattan Gandhi, Emerging Markets Development Director at AXA XL sheds light on what buyers of international programmes need to know about Indonesia.
Explòr China 2019
With China rapidly positioning itself as a global tech leader it’s no surprise to see overseas insurers further investing into joint ventures. This report focuses on the various insurance opportunities available in China and the key players driving innovation within the market.
Agricultural insurance: Happiness is in the field
According to AXA XL’s Agricultural Insurance Survey 2018, farmers across the world are keen to see levels of coverage increase, to include full production risks, and eventually market risks too. This article highlights emerging agricultural insurance markets and the trends shaping the industry.
The return of nationalism
From Trump’s “America First” to the ever-looming Brexit, nationalist movements have been making steady gains across the globe in recent years. This article sheds light on the political risk landscape in Europe, Sri Lanka and Brazil.
Belt & Road: How risk managers can use global programmes in a transforming region?
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is an ambitious infrastructure development strategy announced by the Chinese government. This article explains how AXA XL’s clients are exploring the use of captive structures and global programs to help them manage the risk of the initiative.