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Topics Online 04/2011

Topics Online 04/2011

04/2011
  • 01

    Motor insurance

    Pioneer work: Direct motor insurance in Southeast Asia

    Since mid-2010, the Whittington Insurance Group has been represented in Singapore by its direct insurance unit, DirectAsia – supported and reinsured by Munich Re. A summary of an article published in our new K-Forum magazine. » more

  • 02

    PRS FIRE

    Rating complex fire risks quickly and easily

    Since 2004, Munich Re has offered its clients a flexible online tool for calculating fire risks. PRS FIRE supports both simple calculations and complex risk assessments. Thanks to its user-friendliness, underwriters can concentrate entirely on the business at hand. » more

  • 03

    World Trade Center

    Helping Fulfill A Promise Made

    Munich Re is one of the key insurers on the construction risk covering ‘One World Trade Center'. » more

  • 04

    Life

    Recreational diving – The latest risk findings

    In life insurance, it is soon possible to provide cover to recreational divers using evidence-based risk assessment. Munich Re has evaluated a comprehensive study and is making the findings available to its clients for risk assessment. » more

  • 05

    Engineering/Property

    Major loss in hydroelectric power plant

    On 17 April 2009, a turbine failure in Russia's biggest hydro power plant led to the death of 75 people. Could greater care have prevented the catastrophe? » more

  • 06

    Survey

    E-mobility: Is it all just hot air?

    The automobile industry is on the move. Before long, new forms of transport, such as electric cars, will be taking the place of conventional combustion-engined vehicles on a major scale. Is the automobile-manufacturing revolution also affecting the insurance industry? Cast your vote. » more