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APRA proposes final shift of life insurer data reporting to APRA Connect

April 24 2026

The proposed changes will update three reporting standards and set a single data submission platform for all life insurers and friendly societies.

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Willis elevates Scott Kirkwood to head of natural resources, Pacific

April 24 2026

Kirkwood takes up the new role after serving as general manager for Queensland at the business.

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Cyber insurance demand set to rise as protection gaps persist globally: Munich Re

April 24 2026

Rising AI adoption and deepening cloud dependencies are amplifying cyber risks as interest in cyber insurance continues to build, according to Munich Re.

James Thornberry as Head of Trade Credit Surety

PSC Insurance Brokers taps James Thornberry as head of trade credit and surety

April 23 2026

He brings over 25 years of experience in credit insurance, banking, and financial services, with a recent role as managing director at National Credits Insurance (Brokers).

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Pacific posts third straight quarter of double-digit commercial rate declines

April 23 2026

Region once again posted the steepest rate decline globally, softening 12% in Q1, according to Marsh data.

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Newline Australia promotes Bec Smith to senior underwriter in professional indemnity team

April 22 2026

She first joined the company in 2024 as an underwriter.

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CFC launches agentic underwriting within cyber business

April 22 2026

The agentic underwriting pilot has been rolled out on a limited basis, with all recommendations reviewed and approved by human underwriters.

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IAG creates Customer Advocate function to strengthen oversight

April 21 2026

Jennifer Cobley and Georgia Whitbread have been appointed internally to job-share the executive manager, community impact and customer advocate role.

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Australia’s average nat cat claim climbs 39% in 2025 as ICA lifts loss estimate to A$4.8bn

April 21 2026

Late-year storms and rising costs add to Australian insurers’ extreme weather bill, with Queensland accounting for A$4.1bn of insurance losses.

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Benign cat year, premium repricing lifts Australia non-life profit to A$10.5bn — AM Best

April 21 2026

New rules and affordability pressures shaped Australia’s non-life segment as insurers posted higher earnings in FY2025.

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