Claims

ARPC cyclone pool claim payments top A$1bn

April 8 2026

Payouts have been made across 20 declared cyclones, with a large share of total payments linked to claims from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

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Howden welcomes Mani Tsang as head of claims for Hong Kong

April 1 2026

She joins from HDI Global, where she was claims manager.

Insurers mobilise as Cyclone Narelle strengthens to category 4 ahead of expected WA landfall

March 27 2026

The storm has already crossed Queensland and the Northern Territory, bringing widespread flooding and damage.

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South Korea motor insurers post steepest underwriting loss since 2019 as combined ratio hits 103.7%

March 27 2026

Motor insurers absorbed their worst underwriting result in six years as hospital treatment and vehicle repair cost inflation outpaced premium income.

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Indian insurtech Plum raises US$20m in Series B round led by Peak XV Partners

March 26 2026

Employee benefits startup gets funding support as it looks to accelerate expansion into preventive care and AI-driven operations.

Category 4 Cyclone Narelle lashes Australia's northeastern coast

March 19 2026

The insurance sector faces the potential for added pressure amid ongoing claims from recent NT and QLD floods, both states which could be impacted by Narelle.

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Niva Bupa faces 284m rupee tax demand for assessment year 2023-24

March 17 2026

The health insurer confirmed it will appeal the order, which relates to broader disputes between Indian tax authorities and the insurance sector.

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March's QLD floods trigger more than 2,000 claims as Bundaberg recovery begins

March 16 2026

ICA says resilience infrastructure is a key factor in addressing the region's recurring cycle of flood losses

Suncorp weathers A$1.3bn in cat losses as margins hold near target in 1H26

February 18 2026

Weighed by elevated natural hazard costs, the Australian insurer's net profit after tax slumps to A$263m.

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India general insurers’ claim settlement slips in FY2025 as agri backlog weighs on sector

February 9 2026

Nearly one in three reported claims remained pending at the end of FY2025, with standalone health insurers outperforming general insurers on claim settlement ratios and speed.

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