‘Biggest system in living memory’ edges towards Australia’s coast, ARPC declares event
March 18 2026 by Andrew Mullen
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Tropical Cyclone Vaianu led to ‘slightly elevated’ claims, Tower says
- April 20
Fiji's Ministry of Agriculture says Vaianu caused US$1.5m in non-salvageable damage and affected 13,769 agricultural households.
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Cyclone Vaianu batters New Zealand’s North Island
- April 12
Winds exceeding 130km/h force hundreds to evacuate and has caused power cuts to some 5,000 homes.
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ARPC declares end of reintensified Tropical Cyclone Narelle
- March 29
It was the first Australian cyclone to make landfall in three states in over 20 years.
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Tropical Cyclone Narelle re-intensifies off WA coast, ARPC declares new event
- March 25
Narelle2 was declared by the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) at 4:00am Australian Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday.
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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.
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Beazley | What does cyber protection look like from day 1 to day 600 and beyond?
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern, but a governance issue that belongs on the boardroom agenda.
