‘We need to stay relevant’: IUA director highlights communication as key to closing protection gap
June 19 2026 by Jon Guy
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ARPC’s claim payouts up marginally in Q1 to surpass AU$1.5bn
- July 14
Total annual pool premiums are also up slightly to approximately AU$659 million (US$460 million).
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Dual rolls out Liberty-backed global transactional risk unit with Australia, New Zealand among initial markets
- July 14
The Howden-owned MGA targets GBP500m transactional risk premiums by 2030 with the new platform, which has plans for further geographical and talent build-out.
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Joaquin Carlos Uy rejoins Howden Philippines as financial lines leader
- July 14
Uy, who joins from WTW, will lead the broker's financial lines practice, driving the development of bespoke and specialised solutions.
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January Victoria bushfire losses rise to US$596m: Perils
- July 14
The third industry loss estimate from the catastrophe data provider indicated that personal lines accounted for 30% of the loss, commercial lines for 68%, and motor for 2%.
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PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore
Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
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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.
