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Sunday, October 11, 2026

Australia

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.
ICA ‘carefully considering’ stakeholder feedback on General Insurance Code review
ICA ‘carefully considering’ stakeholder feedback on General Insurance Code review
August 31 2026
The council says it is weighing changes that deliver benefits without unintended consequences for consumer outcomes, pricing and market competition.
McLarens logo with a city skyline background and a circular headshot of a smiling man in the center.
McLarens appoints Andy Donnelly as executive loss adjuster in Australia
August 28 2026
The new hire adds more than 25 years of commercial property claims experience as the loss adjuster strengthens its operations.
Suncorp announces changes to executive leadership team
Suncorp appoints new customer and digital chief in executive overhaul
August 28 2026
The new division aims to strengthen the insurer's digital capabilities, including the use of AI to boost distribution.
Fitch Affirms Resolution Life Australasia's 'AA-‌' IFS Rating; Outlook Stable
Private credit push lifts Resolution Life Australasia's risky asset ratio to 149% as Fitch affirms 'AA-'
August 28 2026
Fitch expects the exposure to ease once the arm merges with sister company Acenda Life, which runs a lower-risk portfolio, with the merger creating Australia's fourth-largest life insurer.
AUB has appointed Denis Morrissey as underwriting agencies CEO following Angie Zissis’ retirement at the end of the last financial year.
AUB Group names Denis Morrissey as Agencies CEO
August 27 2026
He moves into the role from 360 Underwriting Solutions, which he has owned and served as director of since 2017.
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Banner for 22nd SIRC: 'Capacity to Capability'—Building resilience through innovation; futuristic city skyline with a glowing highway; Nov 1–5, 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre.