Australia
Actuaries Institute seeks fairer insurance
The paper found that existing customers are charged more than new clients.
4 days ago
Actuaries Institute seeks fairer insurance
The paper found that existing customers are charged more than new clients.
4 days ago
Aussie insurers to slash costs by 30% with tech revama
Insurers’ operating costs have surged—20% for incumbents.
Climate change renders Australian home insurance unaffordable
Surge in claims led to an average home insurance premium increase of at least 14%.
ASIC files case against QBE Insurance for alleged ‘misleading’ discounts
Loyal customers were promised discounts but reportedly did not receive them.
AXA XL makes three hires in Perth
The group named Chris McElroy, Amanda Rattue, and Trent Jeuring as senior underwriters.
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, Coalition expand cyber insurance in Australia
Coalition has brought its Active Insurance model to over 1,400 policyholders.
Allianz Australia's capital adequacy to remain strong
Thanks to removal of certain non-life liability adjustments, deferred acquisition cost deductions.
Australian insurers urged to adopt nature-positive practices
In December 2022, over 180 countries adopted the Global Biodiversity Framework.
Ardonagh merges PSC’s ANZ operations with Envest
This makes it one of the top privately owned insurance distribution companies in Australia.
Insurance cover rises, yet a quarter of Australians still unprepared
More than one-third of respondents had a storm action plan in place.
IAG slashes jobs after reporting high profits
IAG said the job cuts are part of a restructuring plan that began in March.
Car insurance premiums rise 16% in Australia
The average car insurance premium across the country is now $1,717.
Australia's general insurance premiums rise 5.7% in H1 2024
The number of intermediaries inched down 1.4%.
PSC shareholders vote for Ardonagh merger
The transaction is expected to close around 11 October.
Federal Court rules on IAG business interruption class action
The court expressed its intent to declass the representative proceeding.
Why Australians are at risk of scams due to informal retirement advice
Older Australians were more likely to seek advice from formal sources.
Zurich Australia launches income protection for women’s health
It will cover conditions such as menopause and endometriosis.
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Employees still need to interpret AI-generated data and make decisions to minimise risks.
Employees still need to interpret AI-generated data and make decisions to minimise risks.
