Behind the Scenes of a Global Stage: Risk Solutions for the World Aquatics Championships - Singapore 2025 

Singapore plays host to the World Aquatics Championships - Singapore 2025 (Singapore 2025)— the first time the event comes to Southeast Asia — from 11 July to 3 August for Elite events and 26 July to 22 August for Masters. As the largest water sports competition outside the Olympics, it draws millions of viewers globally. Over 2,500 athletes from 200+ federations compete across 77 medal events, followed by the Masters Championships with around 6,000 participants. The event was officially opened on 10 July by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and World Aquatics President Husain Al-Musallam. 

Beyond sport, the event underscores Singapore’s rise as a global hub. Ahead of its 60th Year of Independence, the Championships paves the way for future world-class events. 

A landmark win for Acclaim — nine months in the making 

Acclaim is honoured to serve as the primary risk and insurance advisor for this extraordinary undertaking.  

Securing the insurance solutions for Singapore 2025 was a landmark achievement that demanded nine months of intensive planning, strategic creativity, and close collaboration with organisers and insurers worldwide. 

Navigating a Uniquely Complex Risk Landscape 

From the outset, this was no ordinary brief. We faced multi-layered challenges: 

• Multi-venue demands: Six major competition sites, training pools, and open-water courses, each requiring tailored coverage and cancellation triggers. 

  
  

• High-value aggregated risks: Athlete liability, broadcast interruption, and complex staging systems pushed coverage needs into the millions. A non-traditional layered programme was critical to balance comprehensive protection with commercial viability. 

  
  

• Specialised aquatic risks: Waterborne activities, contamination, shutdowns, and monsoon threats had to be seamlessly integrated into event coverage — tailored to Singapore’s unique climate and operational context. 

Through perseverance, deep analysis, and strong market ties, Acclaim delivered a bespoke insurance programme that addressed a complex risk landscape at competitive pricing — ensuring the Championships proceeded with robust protection and letting organisers, athletes, and fans focus on the sport. 

Continuing a legacy of excellence in event risk 

This engagement builds on Acclaim’s strong track record in securing Singapore’s most high-profile and complex events. For nationally and globally significant occasions, we’ve consistently delivered bespoke risk solutions that demand precision, resilience, and deep expertise. Highlights include: 

• The Singapore Airshow – Asia’s largest aerospace exhibition 

• Singapore Rugby 7s – part of the World Rugby Sevens Series 

• 2015 Southeast Asian Games - Singapore’s 4th time hosting on its 50th year of independence 

• ASEAN Para Games – advancing elite, inclusive sport 

These are just a few of the many events Acclaim has secured, enabling organisers to focus on excellence while we manage the risk. 

What This Means for Singapore – And for Us 

Singapore 2025 not only showcases Singapore’s strengths in logistics, hospitality, and complex execution — it also reflects how local expertise, when connected through global networks, can drive and de-risk bold, world-class initiatives. 

As Singapore grows as a global hub, Acclaim is proud to expand alongside it — deepening our capabilities and delivering innovative risk solutions that support regional ambition. 

Looking ahead to SG60 and beyond, we remain committed to making risk simpler and more empowering — helping clients push boundaries and lead with confidence. 

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