Australia

Property and health lines drive Asia’s insurance growth trends

Property insurance remains a major segment in Singapore.
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Swiss Re Life & Health to pause new business in Australia

The move comes amidst growing concern over rising TPD claims.

Clyde & Co welcomes back Yvonne Lam to strengthen insurance team

Lam will focus on transactional, regulatory, and commercial advisory work for insurers.

Why 1 in 7 Australians travel overseas without insurance cover

More than a third said they had seen risky destinations promoted positively.

Why Australians stay loyal to health insurers for 10 years on average

Nearly half of policyholders have never switched health insurers.

Why Australians rate EVs as pricier to insure despite similar costs

Youi’s data shows that EV insurance costs can be comparable to petrol vehicles.

Australia posts $1.3b in insured losses from major disasters

The report also pushes for the proposed $19.8b Flood Defence Fund.

Australia insurers sustain profits on higher premiums, stable claims

Health insurers are likely to see moderate profitability.

1 in 2 Australians seeking mental health care has no private insurance

Younger Australians are most impacted, says Money.com.au.

Australia’s Rest penalised for misleading insurance comms

Rest allegedly activated insurance cover for over 2,000 members without authorization.

Insurance Council of Australia pushes for lower corporate tax rates

The council, instead, recommends creating a A$30.15b flood defence fund.

RACQ accused of sending 570,000 renewal documents with wrong premium

One case allegedly saw RACQ hiking up a customer’s premiums by 40%, said ASIC.

Insurance Council of Australia supports Treasury climate framework

It also called for guidance to cover both decarbonisation and adaptation.

Australians show stronger knowledge of home insurance excess

Versus their Canadian and American counterparts.

Insurers expected to face demand for extended statutory liability cover

Directors and officers will also face higher personal accountability.