Westpac reportedly suing 43 insurers, including AXA, Allianz, and Zurich, over interpretation of insurance contracts related to AU$1.3bn 2020 AUSTRAC penalty.
Higher for longer rates predicted to help add US$1.5 trillion in global premiums by 2034, with advanced markets like Australia and Japan leading the surge.
'Stable' outlook driven by economic improvements and regulatory advancements, but concerns about higher risk retention and lack of agricultural reinsurance remain.
