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- December 10 2024
IAG subsidiary hit with yet another class action suit over ‘loyalty tax’
The insurer says it will defend the second group proceeding commenced by Slater and Gordon this year.
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- December 9 2024
KDIC picks Meritz Fire & Marine as preferred bidder for MG Non-Life sale
The bidder gets an exclusive negotiation period to complete the acquisition of the state-owned insolvent carrier.
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- December 9 2024
HDI Global Australia brings onboard ex-QBE Geoff Pratt as aviation underwriting manager
Pratt, who was aviation manager for the northern region and business relationship manager for the Australian insurer based in Brisbane, will relocate to Sydney for the new role.
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- December 9 2024
Charles Taylor strengthens Australasia presence through associateship with Carter Briggs Hurle
The associateship will support management of large and complex claims across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
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- December 9 2024
Pricing, deductibles and wordings under pressure in Australian financial lines market
The integration of cyber with financial institutions products hold up the rates because there aren't many markets offering this solution, says IQUW’s Tristram Prior.
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- December 9 2024
Exclusive: APAC head Simon Weaver to leave WTW
Singapore-based Weaver has been in charge of the broker's corporate risk and broking business for Asia Pacific since January last year.
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- December 6 2024
IFRS 17 readiness and implementation “not fit for purpose” for some APAC players
There are “specific pockets” where problems with IFRS 17 are still manifest in the Asia market, including aspects of reporting.
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- December 5 2024
New Zealand’s Southern Response to slash headcount as Canterbury earthquake claims grant nears end: reports
The roles would be reduced by at least 15 personnel to about eight or nine by June 2025 when the Crown package, which has already settled 9,019 claims or about 96% of the eligible applicants, is expected to be wound up.
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- December 5 2024
RAC Insurance engages Barrenjoey for strategic review: report
The review aims to identify growth opportunities and enhance competitiveness in a changing market. This includes potential expansions into areas such as driverless cars and smart home technologies.
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- December 5 2024
Australia braces for above-average rainfall in December: BOM
The impact of the storms could be catastrophic, with the risk of fallen power lines, flash flooding, damaging winds and falling trees, says Bureau of Meteorology.
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- December 4 2024
Despite challenges, Asia Pacific non-life insurers to benefit from rate hikes, costs control: Fitch
The rating agency has assigned a neutral outlook for the Asia Pacific insurance sector.
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- December 4 2024
ARPC hires Guy Carpenter’s Daniel Clune as head of technical claims
In his new role, Clune will oversee technical claims and enhance ARPC's approach to complex claims management.
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- December 3 2024
Gallagher Australia acquires transport specialist Hann Insurance Brokers
The New South Wales based broker's MD Rhett Hann and his team will join the global broking group's Newcastle office.
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- December 2 2024
Allianz Australia acquires RAA’s general business for US$415m
Allianz will underwrite the carrier's general insurance policies excluding travel and manage product, pricing and claims while RAA will handle marketing and distribution and continue offering products and services under its brand.
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- December 2 2024
Agile continues ANZ buildout with Jamie Connor promotion
Connor's promotion to head of aviation for Australia and New Zealand aligns with the MGA's strategy to strengthen its position in the region since entering the NZ market in August.
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- December 2 2024
PSC’s David Hosking to succeed Michael Tuffy as Australia’s Ivory Insurance CEO
Tuffy has resigned to pursue additional board roles but will stay involved in an advisory capacity in the immediate term to ensure a smooth transition.
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- December 2 2024
Thermal runaway, manufacturing defects the most overlooked risks for lithium-ion batteries: QBE
Businesses should work with relevant stakeholders to mitigate disruption risks through robust supply chain management and compliance strategies, the carrier said in the latest report.
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- November 28 2024
Australian carriers call for fee transparency, better land use planning to address strata affordability
The Insurance Council of Australia has made 17 recommendations in a policy paper released to help improve outcomes for consumers in strata complexes.
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- November 28 2024
Tower reports strong underwriting gains, COR falls to 79% amidst no major events
The New Zealand insurer's turnaround was primarily due to no large cats in the financial year, driving its NPAT to US$49m up from US$4m a year ago.
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- November 28 2024
IAG to acquire RACQ insurance business for US$555m
The Australian insurer will enter a 25-year exclusive strategic alliance to provide the mutual's general insurance products and services for the members and Queenslanders.
