Reinsurance pool launches amid a political war of words
The $10 billion-backed government cyclone reinsurance pool has begun work, but a bitter row has developed about the level of...
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'Truly heartbreaking': NSW struck again by severe floods
Tens of thousands of NSW residents are under evacuation orders today after 100mm of rain swamped many catchments, sending rivers...
New Zealand insurers get set for new conduct regime
New Zealand’s Parliament has passed legislation for the establishment of a new conduct regime to shore up consumer protections across...
Reinsurers demand higher renewal rates as floods in focus
Reinsurers have sought significant rate increases at the Australian June and July renewals as the market responds to the high...
Allianz Australia: 90% of natural catastrophe budget is gone
Allianz, the global insurer and one of the largest in Australia, has depleted nearly 90% of its annual...
Flooding returns to eastern Australia, with Sydney affected
Parts of eastern Australia are flooding again after an East coast low brought torrential rains and strong winds, with parts...
Insular Life gearing up to compete with global heavyweights
In a recent media roundtable, InLife announced that it is rolling out a new agency model that will better respond...
Company suspended over insurance issue
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has suspended ISG Financial Services Limited’s (ISG) Australian financial services (AFS)...
Chubb completes acquisition of Cigna’s APAC businesses
Chubb has completed its acquisition of the personal accident, supplemental health and life insurance business of Cigna in...
Cigna NZ adds independent director to board
Cigna New Zealand has appointed Stephen Moir (pictured above) as an independent director for its board. Moir has...
