Global catastrophe losses hit five-year high in April
May 9 2016 by InsuranceAsia News-
New South Wales April storms insured claims at US$117m: ICA
- May 17
Three extreme cat events since Christmas have caused US$1bn in insured damages across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
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ICA says additional US$92m funding for Australia disaster resilience falls short of needs
- May 15
The (re)insurance industry body has welcomed the Australian government's additional disaster support funding outlined in the 2024-25 federal budget.
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Hannover Re books US$40m losses from Japan’s Noto earthquake, plane crash
- May 14
The twin events in Japan accounted for 10% of the reinsurer's large loss budget for the first quarter.
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New South Wales pushes insurance monitor bill to lower premiums for consumers
- May 13
The state government is seeking to ensure that the goals of emergency services levy reform, including lower premium and punishing price exploitation, are met through new rules and amendment.
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