Australia’s unprecedented bushfires
November 18 2019 by Andrew Tjaardstra
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Global property catastrophe rates fall to minus 16% at 1.7 renewals: Guy Carpenter
- June 29
Guy Carpenter says the competitive pricing environment 'continued to prevail' during the midyear renewals, which include Australia and New Zealand.
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GSIS sets aside US$1.1m in reserves for Mindanao earthquake claims: report
- June 24
Figure covers initial reports involving 4,403 insurance policies with a combined insured value of US$383.2m.
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BirdsEyeView spies Australia as ‘competitive edge’ opportunity with new wildfire model after seven-figure funding
- June 18
Seasonality of bushfires in Australia is shifting due to climate change, according to founder and CEO James Rendell.
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Brokers back fire levy review, call insurance funding model an ‘unfair burden’
- June 17
Insurance Council of New Zealand chief executive Kris Faafoi also says the latest review is a timely and positive step toward ensuring the long-term sustainability of a critical public service.
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PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore
Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
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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.
