Australia
Zurich enters home insurance market through Honey deal
Zurich enters home insurance market through Honey deal
The policies will cover homes and vehicles against severe weather accidents and crime.
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Australia offsets India slowdown as APAC insurance deals hold at 16
Regional activity stayed at 16 transactions in the first quarter of 2026.
Allianz ranks 11th in finance workplace list
Great Place To Work surveyed 18,712 employees across Australia in finance and insurance.
AU insurers vanish from 70% of specific AI search answers
Somantra studied 34,278 consumer conversations across 20 Australian insurers.
Allianz Care adds cheaper cover amidst student cost strain
The 2025 report found 85% of international students misjudged Australian living costs.
3 in 10 Australians nearing retirement fail to plan
Around two-thirds wanted lifetime income and inflation-linked retirement features.
Australian insurance brands gain 25% despite QBE slip
QBE remained the country’s top insurance brand after rising 23% to $2.5b
Australian retirees may cancel health cover over rebate cut
Money.com.au found 18% of older citizens would drop private cover entirely.
Cover Genius powers Traveloka cancellation cover
Australian customers can now add protection during the booking process.
Pay rises push more Australian earners into insurance-linked tax risk
Income threshold changes are prompting earlier policy decisions before the new financial year begins.
Zurich taps 30-year veteran for APAC customer role
Crowley has spent more than 10 years working across Australia and New Zealand.
Australians use healthcare BNPL as premiums rise 4.41%
April’s premium increase was the steepest average rise in a decade.
Australia premiums soften amidst reinsurance relief
Fewer large catastrophe losses helped improve terms for insurers.
Australian insurers admit 98.4% of death claims in 2025
Group ordinary business recorded the highest death claim admission rate in 2025.
Markel opens Perth office to expand Western Australia presence
The company also appointed two Perth-based senior underwriters.
Cover-More secures Aon clients and staff in travel cover push
The agreement spans retail accounts.
Underinsurance crisis leaves 1 in 7 Australian homes unprotected
APRA warns coverage gaps will hit 25% by year 2050.
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