Insurance Asia

Australia's RE insurance market remains supportive but is becoming more selective.

Half of Millennials postponed healthcare appointments amidst rising expenses.

The tools generate reports with recommendations mitigation steps and supporting resources.

Total claims incurred by life and general insurers rose 18.4% year on year in the fourth quarter.

Required capital also increased by $6.7b as the stock market rally expanded equity exposure.

Booked new business premiums reached $1.5b from January to March 2026.

Many health plans do not cover obesity medicines, treatments or surgery unless tied to another condition.

Banks can respond by moving toward a hybrid advisory model.

Customers can use the free rating tool to identify property upgrades before the fire season.

Companies that avoid or minimise job cuts can keep receiving refunds on prior year premiums.

Those aged 25 to 34 added just $67,620 in household wealth over the past 2 years.

Those with serious and rare conditions can go directly to specialised medical facilities from 1 July.

Local authorities were encouraged to reduce counter-guarantee requirements.

Gross premiums reached $27.0m in April 2026 after both life and general insurance declined 1%.