New Zealand EQC targeting US$155m cat bond offering in Singapore
April 20 2023 by Mithun Varkey-
New Zealand hit by storm every 8 days as wild weather fuels 256% jump in claims: IAG
- April 21
Storm frequency has more than doubled, with the increased frequency of events driving a surge in insurance claims.
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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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Delta Insurance New Zealand promotes Dinesh Murali to managing director
- March 30
He has been with the MGA for 12 years, most recently as chief underwriting officer.
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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.
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Sedgwick | Preparing for the next storm
Insurance industry needs to recalibrate, invest in innovation and strengthen systems, talent and data practices.