Claims

Australian general insurer complaints rise 30% in FY2025

April 16 2026

ASIC's new dashboard shows that premium disputes and claims handling delays drove the rise.

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Australia's Life Code interim report calls for stronger mental health cover and claims handling

April 13 2026

Peter Kell's phase-one findings also tackle enforceability, vulnerability support, and First Nations engagement — with stakeholder feedback open until 8 May 2026.

China’s P&C insurers set for further underwriting gains as combined ratio improves: Moody's

April 9 2026

Moody's stable outlook for China's P&C insurance sector reflects an industry where underwriting discipline is gaining ground, amid growing asset risk and accelerating market concentration.

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.