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Half of New Zealanders want government to increase spending on climate resilience: ICNZ

February 28 2025

"Kiwis want to see more investment in resilience measures and action to avoid building in high-risk areas," says ICNZ chief exec Kris Faafoi.

RACQ calls for permanent resilient home building programmes across Queensland

February 26 2025

RACQ has emphasised the need for sustained investment in disaster resilience across the State.

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Government launches flood resilience grants to reduce North Queensland insurance losses

February 26 2025

Initiative from the Queensland and Australian Governments offer up to A$10,000 to homeowners for flood risk mitigation upgrades.

ICA calls for A$30bn flood defence fund to curb insurance risks

February 26 2025

Council warns that escalating flood risks are driving up claims costs and making insurance increasingly unaffordable.

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SEADRIF, FAO and ASEAN nations explore Southeast Asia agricultural risk finance facility

February 26 2025

The proposed facility aims to enhance climate resilience in Southeast Asia’s agricultural sector by addressing funding gaps and improving access to risk finance solutions.

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Australian banks face potential A$200m risk from underinsured mortgages, says S&P

February 25 2025

Banks’ inability to monitor homeowners’ insurance coverage creates hidden risks for regional lenders, says S&P.

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Munich Re names Hanh Nguyen as Head of Treaty P&C underwriting for South-East Asia and India

February 24 2025

Nguyen to succeed Joachim Zagrosek who is moving to Munich to lead P&C Treaty Underwriting for Germany.

Insurers still receiving new claims three years after historic Lismore floods

February 17 2025

More than 99% of 242,000 claims now settled, but ICA says a small number of new claims still emerge each month.

Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation launches first reconciliation action plan

February 17 2025

The initiative aims to improve insurance accessibility and engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

NZ insurers call for better data sharing after record North Island disasters

February 14 2025

ICNZ report highlights need for legislative changes to enhance information flow and access to disaster sites.

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