Australia

Hannover Life Re to acquire Swiss Re’s direct life portfolio

The transaction is expected to be completed within 18 months.
1 day ago

Australians spend A$138 monthly average on car insurance

A research also shows that 5% cancelled their car insurance altogether.
2 days ago

ClearView gains stability with pivot to core life insurance

Its exit from non-core operations will streamline its focus toward profitability.
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How well do Australian’s know about tiered private hospital insurance system?

13% said the tier system is as confusing as the previous insurer-specific policies.

ICA reports 95,000 claims from Cyclone Alfred damage

The cyclone and floods have exceeded A$1.2b in insurance losses.

Pacific’s capital strength stable despite reinsurance reliance: AM Best

It’s net underwriting growth is expected to stay elevated in the medium term.

MS Amlin opens Sydney office to expand APAC reinsurance business

Matt Botfield was appointed as head of Australia and New Zealand.

Fitch expects Helia Insurance capital buffer sufficient against downturn

The insurer is one of Australia’s largest lenders' mortgage insurance provider.

Australian firms expect financial crime surge in 2025

Only a fourth of firms admitted their programmes are adequately equipped.

APRA says two new rules to boost insurer accountability

APRA also called for greater transparency in claims processes.

Motor theft claims surge 96% to $270m in Australia over nine years

Theft claim frequency also rose sharply in Queensland and metro Victoria.

Australia records surge in claims, cyclone recovery drags

To expedite the claims process, insurers have deployed additional claims consultants.

Rising costs push 1 in 4 Australians risk voiding insurance

Neglecting routine maintenance could lead to consequences at the event of a claim.

Kita expands carbon insurance coverage to Australia

The move boosts its presence in the region, it said.

Australians' out-of-pocket medical expenses rise to $1b in 2024

Private health insurance benefits in Australia have hit a record low since 2008.