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Insurance Council of Australia labels Victoria's Valentine's Day storms a 'Significant Event'

February 16 2024

Storms left half a million without power and have led to nearly 10,000 claims so far.

PERILS: Cyclone Gabrielle's final insurance loss estimate at NZ$2.17bn

February 16 2024

Industry loss estimate increases to NZD 2.174bn (US$1.33bn); contributing to record NZ$4.4bn in losses when combined with Auckland Anniversary Weekend Floods.

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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: 25,000 of 76,500 claims processed so far

February 16 2024

Insurance claims surge to 76,497, with 25,246 paid so far according to GIAJ's latest figures.

IRDAI's new draft regulations look to reduce compliance burden while increasing policyholder protection

February 15 2024

Latest draft regulations propose impactful industry changes, including longer 'free-look' period and relaxation of approval to open foreign branches.

QBE promotes Rob Kosova to CEO Asia

February 15 2024

Kosova will be promoted from his position of GM Commercial at QBE Australia and is set to relocate to Singapore for the new role.

APRA Chair highlights importance of insurance affordability and accessibility amid rising risks

February 15 2024

John Lonsdale was speaking to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee about APRA's interim supervision and policy priorities.

Tasmania maintains 'insurance tax' as Fire Services Levy reform put on ice

February 14 2024

Fire Services Levy reform hits standstill, leaving state as Australia's last to tax insurance for emergency services funding.

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PERILS pegs initial loss estimate of Australia's 2023 Christmas Storms at AU$1.4bn

February 14 2024

PERILS's first insurance loss estimate, for storms, that hit QLD, VIC, and NSW between 23 and 29 Dec, is AU$1.4bn (US$900m).

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IRDAI unveils draft regulations for India's upcoming digital insurance marketplace, Bima Sugam

February 14 2024

The ambitious marketplace is being developed as a 'one stop shop' to improve insurance penetration in the country.

Transitional measures give Korean insurers time to strengthen balance sheets

February 14 2024

Korean insurers capital ratios are 20% stronger thanks to transitional measures introduced by regulators, but these have a limited timespan.

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Japanese property insurers to maintain GWP growth and profitability amid earthquake risks: GlobalData

February 13 2024

Segment likely to remain stable, supported by government backing, reinsurance risk management, and rate adjustments.

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Japanese insurers told to offload cross-held shares in wake of price-fixing probe - report

February 12 2024

Concerns over influence of strategic shareholdings have prompted Japan's FSA to order insurers to divest from cross-held shares.

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