Australia

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Tasmania pivots TasInsure from state insurer to government-owned authority

May 14 2026

The reworked model will now focus on market interventions for hard-to-insure risks, rather than competing directly with insurers.

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IAG targets A$25bn GWP by 2030, ROE above 15% in new five-year strategy

May 12 2026

The insurer said these priorities will be delivered through its retail and intermediated insurance brands and distribution channels.

Swiss Re promotes ANZ CEO Trent Thomson to global head of specialty

May 12 2026

Thomson will relocate to London for the new role, which will begin on 1 July.

ARPC puts 2025-26 cyclone pool losses at A$267m across nine declared events

May 12 2026

Narelle 2, Fina, and Koji were the season’s largest declared events by estimated ultimate loss, with ARPC citing complex, geographically dispersed impacts.

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QBE sees 11% premium growth in Q1 as catastrophe losses build early in the year

May 8 2026

The Australia‑listed insurer’s Q1 trading update highlighted solid premium momentum alongside net catastrophe claims exceeding half of its first‑half allowance.