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Thursday, October 15, 2026

Australia

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ARPC updates cyclone pool premium rates, introduces key SME discounts
September 23 2025
The Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation noted that the extension of SME discounts aims to incentivise risk mitigation efforts, aligning with its 2025-2029 strategic priorities.
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ASIC takes RACQ to court over 570,000 misleading insurance renewal notices
September 23 2025
Australia's corporate regulator alleges the Queensland insurer misled customers about premium increases for over five years.
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ASIC Chair Joe Longo confirms departure at end of term
September 19 2025
He will be stepping down on May 2026, having overseen the regulator’s biggest restructure in 15 years, a doubling of investigations, and a 20% rise in civil proceedings.
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QBE launches risk management panel to connect businesses with specialised providers
September 18 2025
The insurer's new Customer Solutions Panel gives Australia Pacific businesses direct access to over 25 risk solution providers.
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Former Allianz exec David Krawitz named CEO of Honey Insurance as founder Richard Joffe transitions to Executive Chairman
September 16 2025
Krawitz’s appointment marks a new chapter as founder Richard Joffe shifts focus to long-term strategy.
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Insurance Council of Australia warns new tax plan could raise costs for consumers
September 16 2025
ICA warns proposed cash flow tax could undermine economic resilience as disaster costs rise.
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Market Lane to take on ARAG’s legal expenses insurance portfolio in Australia
September 16 2025
Market Lane's deal with ARAG comes less than two months after the latter announced it would withdraw from Australia due to unmet business expectations.
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Marsh appoints David Walker as Power Risk Engineer for Pacific Region
September 15 2025
Walker joins from Zurich and brings almost 20 years of energy and power sector experience.
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Swiss Re CorSo names Lisa Matthews Head of Customer and Distribution Management for ANZ
September 15 2025
Matthews brings more than 20 years of broking and insurance experience to lead customer and distribution strategy in ANZ.
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PERILS revises estimated industry losses from Alfred down to A$1.92bn
September 12 2025
The latest estimate has been lowered from the previous loss projection of A$2.25bn.
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Insurance Council warns Victorian strata laws need urgent reform to tackle rising premiums
September 12 2025
Industry body says poor governance and maintenance issues are making apartment buildings uninsurable, affecting one in five Victorians.
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Global reinsurers should prioritise disciplined recovery and innovation over expansion: Howden Re
September 10 2025
The sector faces a "hard market softening" environment, with risk-adjusted rates declining yet still elevated compared to the previous decade.
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