OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week’s edition of BestWeek Asia/Pacific examines a unique deal between Swiss Re, China Re and the municipal government of Beijing to provide catastrophe cover for farmers in the capital district.

A.M. Best Co.’s BestWeek Asia/Pacific is a multimedia online digital newsletter for insurance professionals. The 11 August edition is available at www.bestweek.com/bwap081109.html or by visiting www.bestweek.com.

This week’s edition also examines the increased loss exposures of Australia’s infrastructure to catastrophe events related to climate change.

The edition includes audio interviews with Karl Mallon, director of Climate Risk Pty. Ltd., on Australia’s climate risks, and Swiss Re’s Yuanyong Long on the Beijing farming initiative.

Video reports include a review of the A.M. Best Stock Indexes for Asia/Pacific, Global Brokers and Global Reinsurers and video news updates.

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