Energy – InsuranceAsia News https://insuranceasianews.com/industry_segments/energy/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:14:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Cybercrime, renewable energy top the agenda as insurer predicts a year of rising threats for 2026 https://insuranceasianews.com/insurer-predicts-a-year-of-rising-threats-for-2026/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:00:46 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=207064 Beazley CEO Adrian Cox says the 'pace and complexity of risks has never been greater'.

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The rising threat of cybercrime and the move to a renewable energy future will create major challenges for global businesses in 2026, Beazley CEO Adrian Cox has warned.
He was speaking as the underwri...

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]]> Lockton launches APAC power and energy committee, promotes Harsh Chhajer to drive growth https://insuranceasianews.com/lockton-launches-apac-power-and-energy-committee-promotes-harsh-chhajer-to-drive-growth/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:24:56 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=205011 Committee will be co-chaired by Carol Chan, head of real estate and construction, power and energy and greater China at Lockton, and Julio Camang, deputy CEO of Thailand.

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Lockton’s Asian arm has launched a new power and energy committee for the region and promoted Harsh Chhajer to drive the growth of the business.
In a statement on Thursday, Lockton said that it has cr...

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]]> Asia’s power sector must ‘pair smarts with discipline’ as capacity grows, rates soften https://insuranceasianews.com/asias-power-sector-must-pair-smarts-with-discipline-as-capacity-grows-rates-soften/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:30:06 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=202587 Benjamin Chang, managing director for energy and power leader for Marsh Asia, and Lyo Foo, head of power, natural resources Asia at WTW, talk to IAN about the latest developments within Asia’s power sector.

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Amid a profound transformation of Asia’s power sector, which is expected to lead to increased demand for power insurance into 2027, the market is witnessing new capacity and a softening of rates, indu...

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]]> HDI Global launches Middle East energy hub with John Morrell at the helm https://insuranceasianews.com/hdi-global-launches-middle-east-energy-hub-with-john-morrell-at-the-helm/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:43:09 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=204230 The Dubai-based team, which has also added Shumaila Shakeel, will focus on generating new clients in the region while existing relationships will be managed by its Singapore hub.

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HDI Global has tapped John Morrell as head of energy and power underwriting to lead its newly created Middle East energy hub.
In a statement on Monday, HDI said that Dubai-based Morrell's appointment ...

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]]> Marsh names Guy Bessis as power and energy chairman for India, the Middle East, and Africa https://insuranceasianews.com/marsh-name-guy-bessis-as-power-and-energy-chairman-for-india-middle-east-and-africa/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:49:28 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=204251 Dubai-based Bessis previously held the global head of sales for energy and power position for over 17 years. 

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Marsh has announced the appointment of Guy Bessis as chairman of energy and power for India, the Middle East, and Africa (IMEA), according to a LinkedIn post from the insurer.
Dubai-based Bessis (pict...

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]]> Marsh powers up risk engineering team in Asia with senior hire https://insuranceasianews.com/marsh-powers-up-risk-engineering-team-in-asia-with-senior/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:35:16 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=202153 Kumaren Gnanagurunathan has been appointed vice persident of power risk engineering in Asia.

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Marsh names Kumaren Gnanagurunathan as vice president for power risk engineering in Asia, according to a LinkedIn post by Benjamin Chang, Marsh's managing director for energy and power leader for Asia...

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]]> Gallagher Australia appoints Rafael Quijada as client manager for energy https://insuranceasianews.com/gallagher-australia-appoints-rafael-quijada-as-client-manager-for-energy/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:03:23 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=202016 Perth-based Quijada transitions to energy insurance after spending over two decades in the energy sector, most recently at Halliburton.

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Global broker Gallagher has appointed Rafaek Quijada as client manager for energy in Australia, according to a LinkedIn post by the company.
Perth-based Quijada (pictured) joins from energy provider H...

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]]> Russian attacks in Ukraine underline precariousness of nuclear pools as gaps come to light https://insuranceasianews.com/russian-attacks-in-ukraine-underline-precariousness-of-nuclear-pools-as-gaps-come-to-light/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:30:53 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=200583 A nuclear energy revival and geopolitical challenges put the (re)insurance sector in focus.

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A recent joint report of the Geneva Association and International Forum of Terrorism Risk (Re)Insurance Pools (IFTRIP) on the implications of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) ris...

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]]> ‘We have to roll with the punches’: testing time for evolving renewable energy market, Tokio Marine GX’s Will Hiller says https://insuranceasianews.com/we-have-to-roll-with-the-punches-testing-time-for-evolving-renewable-energy-market-tokio-marine-gxs-will-hiller-says/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:30:56 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=200919 Underwriter also talks to InsuranceAsia News' Between the Lines podcast about nat cat risks and technology development following the launch of Tokio Marine Holdings' underwriting platform last month.

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With the renewable energy insurance market becoming more and more competitive, it is important for developers, owners, as well as insurers, to take a long-term approach to ensure 25-30 years of insura...

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]]> Aon names Koachakorn Panyangam as power specialty director for Asia https://insuranceasianews.com/aon-names-koachakorn-panyangam-as-power-specialty-director-for-asia/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:09:43 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=200917 Singapore-based Panyangam joins Aon Global Risk Consulting having previously spent over five years at FM.

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Aon Global Risk Consulting has appointed Koachakorn Panyangam as its new director for power specialty in Asia, according to a LinkedIn post by talent acquisition specialist Pimpisa (Fah) Chin-u-rairat...

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