Insurance Key to Urban Flood Recovery in Asia and the Pacific
Cities across Asia and the Pacific are finding that integrating insurance into urban planning speeds recovery from flooding and other disasters, and increases resilience.
Arup Kumar Chatterjee
Principal Financial Sector Specialist, ADB Finance Sector Office, Sectors Department
Arup Chatterjee is Principal Financial Sector Specialist at the Asian Development Bank responsible for leading financial sector development initiatives and providing operational support in financial sector reform and development, regulatory and supervisory oversight architecture, insurance, pensions, financial inclusion, and Fintech. In addition, he has advised on disaster risk financing, agriculture insurance, health insurance, pensions and social security reforms, SME financing, and Takaful in Asian, African, and Latin American countries.
In his over three and half decades of work, he has traversed across insurance and reinsurance operations, financial sector policymaking, and regulations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
He has earlier served with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors at the Bank for International Settlements in Basel, Switzerland, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, and the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
Connect with Arup via Twitter @chatarup
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Closing mortality and pension coverage gaps in Asia and the Pacific requires financial resilience strategies, smart regulation, and market-driven innovation.
Closing the Protection Gap for Women with Innovative Insurance Programs
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The Resilience Revolution: From AI Bankers to Insurance That Thinks Ahead
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How Innovative Insurance Products Can Bridge the Climate Insurance Gap
Asia and the Pacific urgently needs to close the climate-related insurance gap. Solutions like green bonds, parametric insurance, and adaptation financing emphasize partnerships, nature-based investments, and tech-driven risk assessments to boost resilience.
Пять шагов к обеспечению безопасного будущего для людей, уязвимых к изменению климата
Изменение климата угрожает экономическому росту, инфраструктуре и источникам средств к существованию в Азиатско-Тихоокеанском регионе. Устранив пробелы в наличии, доступности и информированности о страховании, регион может улучшить финансовую защиту от катастрофических климатических рисков и поддержать устойчивое развитие.
Five Steps to Insure a Safe Future for Climate-Vulnerable Communities
Climate change threatens growth, infrastructure, and livelihoods in Asia and the Pacific. By addressing gaps in insurance affordability, accessibility, and awareness, the region can improve financial protection against catastrophic climate risks and support sustainable development.
Navigating Climate Risk: The Crucial Role of Insurance in the Transition to a Low Carbon Economy
The insurance sector can be a game-changer by managing risks from climate change in Asia and the Pacific, protecting ecosystems, and supporting the shift towards a sustainable future.
Insurtech Can Bring Insurance Protection to the Poor and Vulnerable
By removing obstacles to getting insurance, insurtech can bring more people into the financial system, accelerating social and economic development.