Australian consumer body urges regulatory intervention on general insurance guidelines
October 23 2024 by InsuranceAsia News-
‘Big shoes to fill’ as Michael Abdallah departs Liberty after 27 years, Marcus Thomas named CUO
- June 25
Chairman of Australia and chief underwriting officer for Asia Pacific will retire on September 30, with Hong Kong-based Thomas taking over as CUO in the region on July 1.
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Australia’s cyclone pool has moderated premiums in high-risk areas: ACCC
- June 25
Pool is delivering targeted premium relief for households and small businesses most exposed to cyclone risk, although broader cost pressures continue to push prices higher nationwide.al
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PSC Insurance Brokers acquires transport specialist MA Insurance Brokers
- June 25
Ardonagh Group-owned Australian broking group says the deal strengthens its capabilities in the transport and logistics sector.
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HDI Global hires Amiel Poonan as property underwriter
- June 25
He joins in Brisbane following broking stints at Barrack Broking and PSC Insurance Group.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
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BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.
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QBE | Elevating customer experience, humanising claims: QBE Asia’s ‘Solutions in a Box’
Vastly improving turnaround times and personalising service delivery, QBE Asia’s award-winning, end-to-end bundled claims solutions is a game-changer for the insurance industry.