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Thursday, September 10, 2026

Australia

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Ansvar elevates Alison Tighe to lead SME and underwriting operations
September 4 2026
She joined the insurer in 2021 and brings around 20 years of experience to the newly created role.
Suncorp, IAG and QBE ramp up AI investments amid regulators’ risk warnings
Suncorp, IAG and QBE ramp up AI investments amid regulators’ risk warnings
September 4 2026
Australia’s largest general insurers are scaling AI across their businesses as APRA and ASIC urge stronger governance.
Ample capacity to weigh on APAC reinsurance pricing through 2026 – Fitch
Ample capacity to weigh on APAC reinsurance pricing through 2026 – Fitch
September 3 2026
Reinsurers are trimming weaker-performing lines as competition intensifies across the region.
SRG targets age gap with new broking programme in Australia
SRG targets talent age gap with new broking programme in Australia
September 3 2026
Recruits study for an ANZIIF Tier 1 qualification for eight weeks, then move onto live client work under a mentor broker from week nine.
Markel puts APAC at the heart of growth plans
Markel puts APAC at the heart of growth plans
September 3 2026
Markel APAC head Sucheng Chang aims to nearly double the regional book within five years, with recent expansion setting the pace and new opportunities in view.
El Niño raises Japan, Korea landfall risk as Western Pacific typhoon activity picks up – SCOR
El Niño raises Japan, Korea typhoon landfall risk: SCOR
September 3 2026
El Niño conditions are expected to strengthen through the second half of the year, persisting into early 2027.
QBE completes trade credit, surety portfolio sale to Swiss Re
QBE completes trade credit, surety portfolio sale to Swiss Re
September 1 2026
The deal adds about US$200m in annual revenue to Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ portfolio.
Australia rebuild costs rise 30% as disaster repairs strain housing capacity
Australia home insurance premiums face pressure as rebuild costs rise 30%
September 1 2026
Roof tiles have risen 77% in five years and Queensland build costs went up around 45% since 2021, with insurers receiving 409,094 home claims worth A$11.3bn (US$8.1bn) since 2022, according to ICA fig...
Emergence Insurance expands into US cyber market
Emergence Insurance expands into US cyber market
September 1 2026
Keith Savino will lead the new operation, bringing more than three decades of cyber and technology insurance experience.
ASIC warns insurers against ‘short-changing’ homeowners through cash settlements
ASIC warns insurers against ‘short-changing’ homeowners through cash settlements
August 31 2026
The regulator found that cash settlements were often set by a single quote, potentially leaving homeowners to fund the gap if repairs cost more.
Australia GI premiums rise 3.6% in Q2 as direct insurance weakens, reinsurance improves
Australia GI premiums rise 3.6% in Q2 as direct results slide, reinsurance claims plunge
August 31 2026
Direct insurers recorded higher claims led by householders, fire and ISR, while reinsurance claims fell nearly 80% as results improved year-on-year.
ICA reports almost A$600m in Victorian bushfire claims
ICA reports almost A$600m in Victorian bushfire claims
August 31 2026
Insurers have now received more than 4,860 claims, slightly up from more than 4,700 reported earlier this year.
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25 September
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