Despite two record nat cats in 2023, excess-of-loss reinsurance, strong capital adequacy, and inflation should provide stability and growth for NZ non-life market, though constrained reinsurance capacity...
A 2023 survey conducted by ASIC reveals considerable cyber security weaknesses in Australian businesses, prompting a rally call from the regulator for improved cyber practices.
Attack on KMAX Ruler, which was due to transport iron ore to China, led to a fatality and injuries to Filipino crew, prompting a sharp increase in marine war risk premiums.
Rainfall in September and October falls to 71% and 65% below average respectively, with Bureau of Meteorology predicting sustained dry conditions as El Niño and associated risks takes hold.
Ergo-Fesco Insurance Brokerage and BMW (China) granted approval to set up operations, as the NAFR looks to increase foreign investment in the domestic (re)insurance industry.
The campaign releases seventh annual scorecard, with Australia's QBE highest ranked among Asia Pac (re)insurers, Japanese insurers middle of the pack, and Chinese insurers propping up the table.
Ping An Insurance said Reuters report, alleging Chinese authorities directed the insurer to assume control of embattled property developer Country Garden, is 'completely untrue'.