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- December 23 2019
Claims expected as village almost destroyed in NSW
The devastation is yet another set back for residents, firefighters, authorities and insurers.
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- December 20 2019
Cat insured losses fell to US$56bn in 2019: Swiss Re
The preliminary estimate points to a decrease of US$37bn compared with 2018.
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- December 17 2019
Faxai and Hagibis contribute to US$155m Mapfre hit
Major's solvency and capital position remains strong, despite the costs from Japan.
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- December 17 2019
Further damage in New South Wales as 20 buildings destroyed
Extreme heat and continuing fires mean Australia's battle this summer is far from over.
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- December 16 2019
Claims expected after earthquake in Philippines
The earthquake happened on the country's second largest island.
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- December 12 2019
AIG sees Hagibis claims at lower end of expectations
Previous estimates by analysts pegged US$600m in catastrophe losses for the US major.
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- December 12 2019
Australia still ablaze as claims mount, air quality worsens
Losses stand at US$112m and rising, while Sydney’s air quality levels are hazardous.
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- December 10 2019
New Zealand’s market hit by volcano, landslide and floods
A large volume of claims are expected over the next few weeks and months.
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- December 9 2019
Philippines seeks US$20bn cover for P&C exposure
The country is looking to reinsure typhoons, floods and earthquakes.
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- December 4 2019
Typhoon Kammuri lashes Philippines
20th typhoon of the year likely to cause business interruption and storm damage claims.
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- November 27 2019
Japan’s typhoons spur sophistication
The market wants to improve, whatever mother nature throws at it.
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- November 26 2019
Nat cat reinsurance market to reach US$40bn: Swiss Re
The global player is bullish on premium growth despite recent large scale disasters.
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- November 26 2019
Tower in US$45m dispute with Earthquake Commission
The New Zealand P&C player has a disagreement over the allocation of property damage.
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- November 25 2019
Indonesia unveils US$770m nat cat protection programme
The government has struck a deal with 56 re/insurers in a move to privatise catastrophe risk.
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- November 25 2019
Australia releases aid as bushfire claims hit US$100m
A community recovery package includes grants for SMEs and farmers.
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- November 21 2019
Catastrophic bushfires spread to south Australia
The severe bushfire season has intensified and summer hasn't even begun.
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- November 21 2019
IAG buys motor repair specialist
The Australian giant's move should help speed up claims.
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- November 18 2019
Australia’s unprecedented bushfires
Insurers on the hook for over US$100m in a disaster worsened by climate change.
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- November 18 2019
7,500 claims lodged as huge hailstorm slams Queensland
A superstorm has left a trail of destruction and the market has seen US$40m of costs so far.
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- November 15 2019
Australia’s bushfires trigger US$54m of claims
An already-severe bushfire season will hit the nation's insurers hard.
