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Saturday, October 3, 2026

Risk mitigation

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China’s State Council issues position paper exploring use of cat bonds in disaster financing
September 26 2024
The position paper also includes directives to establish a development framework for the insurance sector by 2029.
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Hollard, Munich Re, Swiss Re join Australia’s Hazards Insurance Partnership 
September 24 2024
NEMA welcomes new members to HIP group, which was originally formed to help tackle insurance affordability and resilience in response to natural hazards.
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An Australian Flood Pool can’t “mask the price of the risk permanently”: ICA CEO Andrew Hall
September 10 2024
Using the U.S. flood program as a cautionary tale, Hall says any potential pool needs to work in tandem with flood mitigation.
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ICA calls for land-use planning reforms to mitigate risk from natural catastrophes
August 15 2024
In conjunction with the PIA, the Council urges collaboration between government and industry while emphasising need for the right resources and tools to reduce vulnerability. 
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NSW Government proposes new safety standards for lithium-ion battery products
July 16 2024
Government looking to fast-track safety standards in a bid to curb a notable rise in lithium-ion related fires.
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ICNZ calls for national climate adaptation model and ambitious 2050 goals
July 16 2024
The Insurance Council of New Zealand calls on Government to lead coordinated climate adaptation strategy to enhance nat cat resilience.
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ICA urges inclusion of building resilience in Australia's National Construction Code 2025
July 1 2024
"Embedding resilience in the Code is a critical step," says ICA CEO Andrew Hall.
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Insurance Council of Australia welcomes new building codes that prioritise nat cat resilience
June 24 2024
New homes will be required to withstand extreme weather by 2028.
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Victorian government urged to consider buybacks following update to flood models - report
May 21 2024
Updated maps label 900 homes flood-prone, with one resident telling The Age his insurance premiums have risen from AU$180 to AU$5000 per year.
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Macau sees floods after first black rainstorm in 3 Years, prompting calls for drainage review
May 6 2024
Torrential rain leads to widespread flooding and calls for infrastructure reassessment.
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Banner for 22nd SIRC: 'Capacity to Capability'—Building resilience through innovation; futuristic city skyline with a glowing highway; Nov 1–5, 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre.