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                                - August 29 2019
 Australia prepares for challenging bushfire seasonThe country's market is bracing for a hot and dry summer. 
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                                - August 28 2019
 Allianz Australia to refund US$5.4m to customersAustralian Securities & Investments Commission has requested refunds for consumer credit insurance. 
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                                - August 27 2019
 Australian firms see plunge in underwriting resultNat cats in Sydney and Queensland saw overall annual underwriting profit drop 44.7%. 
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                                - August 26 2019
 AIA agrees revised deal for Comminsure LifeThe acquisition from Australia's Commonwealth Bank has taken almost two years to complete. 
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                                - August 23 2019
 HDI appoints property underwriter in AustraliaAbishesh Chettiar has left Zurich to join the fast growing German international player. 
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                                - August 21 2019
 Steadfast’s Kelly persists in bullish expansionThe Australian group has raised another US$67.8m to fund acquisitions and CEO Robert Kelly wants to grow internationally. 
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                                - August 21 2019
 Options in Australia’s PI market are shrinking: AonCapacity is decreasing and prices are hardening after a series of scandals. 
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                                - August 20 2019
 MS&AD receives Challenger stake and board approvalThe Japanese giant owns 16% of the Australian annuity firm and will gain a seat on the board. 
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                                - August 19 2019
 Wickshire is first Australian broker on Lloyd’s platformIt is the first Australia-based firm broker to be able to place business directly with London syndicates. 
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                                - August 15 2019
 QBE’s recovery continues as H1 profits climb 29%The Sydney-headquartered firm has seen an improved attritional claims experience. 
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                                - August 15 2019
 Allianz Australia requires US$169m of capital: APRAThe Australian Prudential Regulation Authority is requiring the investment following a test in 2018. 
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                                - August 13 2019
 Zurich Australia signs TAL exec as life CEOJustin Delaney to take on Zurich's largest regional business. 
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                                - August 13 2019
 Perils ups Townsville claims estimate by over US$90mThe increase is in property loss claims from the winter Queensland flooding disaster. 
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                                - August 13 2019
 AMP and Resolution Life rescue saleA revised deal structure has revived the sale of AMP Life at an important time for AMP. 
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                                - August 12 2019
 400,000 Australians asked to review NAB lawsuitLaw firm Slater and Gordon believe thousands more customers could be involved in class action. 
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                                - August 8 2019
 IAG’s profits hit by nat cats but bolstered by Asia salesInsurance Australia Group exceeded its annual nat cat allowance but booked a profit of US$135.6m from selling Thailand and Indonesia arms. 
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                                - August 8 2019
 Allianz drops consumer credit lines in AustraliaFollowing intense regulatory scrutiny the German giant has decided to exit the market. 
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                                - August 7 2019
 New South Wales flood study could reduce premiums: ICAThe Insurance Council of Australia sees value in a detailed study of over 21,000 land parcels. 
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                                - August 6 2019
 Australian broker Coverforce goes to court over bidManagement, which owns 51%, upset after rival broker AUB announces US$100m plus acquisition. 
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                                - August 5 2019
 60% of Townsville flooding claims closed: ICAThe Insurance Council of Australia hails market progress since the unprecedented flooding disaster. 
