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Between The Lines

InsuranceAsia News
Asia Pacific
Singapore
Hong Kong
Parametric Insurance
Middle East Conflict
Marine Insurance
Generative AI
Celsiuspro
Kaibridge
Cybersecurity
Cyber Insurance
Fine Art Insurance
Climate Change
Allianz Trade
MGA
Testudo
Otonomi
Cargo Insurance
Global South
Reinsurance

Published from Hong Kong, Between the Lines is a podcast from InsuranceAsia News, with leading-edge commentary, opinion-forming features and in-depth interviews for Asia’s (re)insurance market. At InsuranceAsia News, we have a finger on the pulse of the Asia Pacific (re)insurance industry. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive and actionable proprietary intelligence to our readers every da... more

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In this episode of the InsuranceAsia News podcast, editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey is joined by deputy editor Andrew Mullen, reporters Joana Nguyen and Roshan Nambiar, and intern Aleyna Wang to discuss the latest developments shaping Asia’s insurance a... more

In this episode of the InsuranceAsia News podcast, editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey is joined by deputy editor Andrew Mullen, senior correspondent Aidan Gregory, reporter Joana Nguyen, and intern Aleyna Wang to discuss the latest developments shaping As... more

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In this episode of the InsuranceAsia News podcast, editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey is joined by deputy editor Andrew Mullen, senior correspondent Aidan Gregory, reporter Roshan Nambiar, and intern Aleyna Wang to discuss the latest developments shaping ... more

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In this episode of the InsuranceAsia News podcast, editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey is joined by senior correspondent Aidan Gregory and reporters Joana Nguyen and Roshan Nambiar to discuss the latest developments shaping Asia’s insurance and reinsurance... more

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Tim Huxley
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Episode: Shipping industry veteran Tim Huxley offers a buyers' perspective on the disruptions in the marine sector, plus news and views
Hitesh Kotak
Chief Executive for Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and India for Munich Re
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Episode: Munich Re regional CEO Hitesh Kotak on navigating a complex environment, plus news and views
Yann Barbarroux
Founder and CEO of Otonomi
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Episode: Otonomi's Yann Barbarroux on parametric cargo insurance, plus news and views
Philip MacDowell
Global Sales and Distribution Lead for International Programs and Captives
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Episode: Otonomi's Yann Barbarroux on parametric cargo insurance, plus news and views
Su Cheng Chung
CEO of Mark Hill Asia Pacific
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Episode: Otonomi's Yann Barbarroux on parametric cargo insurance, plus news and views
Andrew McMillan
President of Mark Hill International
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Episode: Otonomi's Yann Barbarroux on parametric cargo insurance, plus news and views
George Lewin-Smith
CEO and co-founder of Testudo, a Lloyd's cover holder
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Episode: Testudo's George Lewin-Smith on how to insure generative AI, plus news and views
Raunak Mehta
Co-founder and CEO of Igloo Insurance
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Episode: Igloo's Raunak Mehta on moving away from a cookie-cutter approach, plus news and views
Chris Methven
CEO of CyberCube
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Episode: CyberCube's Chris Methven on the 'defining risk of our time', plus news and views

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Mithun Varkey
Editor-in-Chief of InsuranceAsia News, host and interviewer on multiple episodes
Andrew Mullen
Host and Deputy Editor contributing to interviews and show segments

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Munich Re regional CEO Hitesh Kotak on navigating a complex environment, plus news and views
Q: What role will AI and technology play in shaping insurance offerings and risk pricing in the region?
AI and related tech will drive productivity and new product categories (e.g., AI-specific protections), but data, underwriting, and pricing remain data-limited; industry needs scalable, industry-wide collaboration to price and transfer these risks effectively.
Munich Re regional CEO Hitesh Kotak on navigating a complex environment, plus news and views
Q: What are the key risks and opportunities you see for Asia Pacific insurers and reinsurers as we move into 2027?
Rising interconnected risks—climate perils, cyber, AI—require simpler, affordable products and smarter distribution; there is significant opportunity in parametric solutions and private-public partnerships to broaden coverage in underpenetrated markets.
Munich Re regional CEO Hitesh Kotak on navigating a complex environment, plus news and views
Q: How do you see the re-insurance market where it is now, after the major renewals for 2026?
The market remains cyclical with a buyer-friendly tilt due to abundant capital and benign losses, but relationships and long-term partnerships keep the market stable; pricing remains under pressure while capacity remains ample.
Shipping industry veteran Tim Huxley offers a buyers' perspective on the disruptions in the marine sector, plus news and views
Q: Just to start, who has the latest escalation in the Middle East, including Red Sea, and Black Sea, and how has that changed the way ship owners think about operational risks?
Tim explains that operational risk has risen significantly with more ships avoiding hotspots, leading to slower passage through Hormuz and Red Sea routes, a shift to longer and costlier itineraries, and a stronger emphasis on risk management and insurance pricing as the baseline response.
MSIG Specialty Marine's Tom Oostra on plans for Asia, plus news and views
Q: Can you tell us about the rebranding and what it means for your business?
MS Amelin Marine has rebranded to MSIG Specialty Marine to align with the Mitsui Sumitomo Group's global brand, expanding the focus on global specialty marine solutions and enabling end-to-end service with group collaboration, including Singapore underwriting from September.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Between The Lines

What is Between The Lines about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program focuses on high-level analytics, market dynamics, and interviews with industry leaders shaping the Asia-Pacific (re)insurance landscape. Episodes routinely explore risk transfer innovations, such as parametric and AI-driven insurance, the evolving role of MGAs, cyber risk modeling, and regional market shifts across Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, and broader Asia. The show blends interviews with founders, CEOs, and subject-matter experts with timely market news, regulatory developments, and capacity changes, offering practical context for brokers, underwriters, insurers, and corporate risk managers. A distinctive strength is its ability to connect real-world risk events and macro trends to concrete product and strategy implica... more

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