Australia

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45,000 claims received following QLD, NSW severe storm and hail, as ICA expands event declaration

November 28 2025

Insurers increase on-the-ground deployment as damage assessments continue and more regions seek support.

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November storms push Suncorp FY26 natural hazard bill up to A$1.275bn

November 28 2025

November events added up to A$510m (US$332m) in estimated losses, with nat cat events depleting two-thirds of insurer's natural hazard allowance less than five months into the year.

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Australia introduces bill to ban use of adverse genetic test results in life insurance underwriting

November 27 2025

The Council of Australian Life Insurers has welcomed the bill, saying it will help to support better health outcomes.

Chris Mackinnon named to lead Munich Re Specialty’s Australia market push

November 27 2025

Mackinnon is set to join the business in H1 2026, pending regulatory approval, following his tenure as Lloyd’s Regional Director for APAC, Middle East, and Africa.

Queensland hailstorm claims climb past 27,800, insurers brace for more

November 26 2025

The volume of insurance claims has surged sharply, rising from 16,000 recorded on 25 November.

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Cbus fined A$23.5m for systemic delays in death and TPD insurance claims

November 25 2025

Australia's Federal Court found that thousands of Cbus members faced lengthy delays in receiving death and disability benefits, with some claims remaining unresolved for over a year.