Catastrophe bond returns to “recover strongly” in H2: Swiss Re
After a first-half during which returns from catastrophe bond investments have been depressed, although still much better than many other...
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River flood costs reach over $100 million a year – report
Additionally, 11% of New Zealand’s residential property value is currently exposed to river flood risk. This risk is expected to...
Where Canadian insurers are feeling the pinch of inflation
The insurance industry has not been immune to these challenging macroeconomic trends. In particular, insurers are feeling the pinch through...
RACQ warns of dramatic rise in Queensland car thefts
“It's really concerning that car theft is a growing problem and causing issues for thousands of motorists,” Paterson said. “We've...
AIA releases half-year financial results
AIA China returned to VONB growth in July as well following the easing of movement restrictions. “The Mainland Chinese life...
What are the top five risks businesses should be prepared for?
Read more: Always expect the unexpected “National Preparedness Month is a good time to remember that if you want to...
Insurance veteran keen to grow NZUAC
One other recent addition to the representative body is Wellington-based Lloyd’s coverholder Bounce Insurance Limited, which provides earthquake parametric insurance....
AM Best withdraws credit ratings of Blue Cross Life Insurance
AM Best has withdrawn the credit ratings of Blue Cross Life Insurance Company of Canada (Blue Cross Life),...
APRA publishes life insurance figures for June 2022
For the June 202 quarter, the Australian life insurance industry had a net profit after tax of $0.5 billion, down...
Swiss Re unit loses unfair dismissal case over discrimination claims
The Central London Employment Tribunal has found that Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Services Limited unfairly dismissed a female...
