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What is the key challenge facing Australian insurance?

Broker shares his tips for maintaining loyalty during turbulent times from Insurance Business

Executive director wants to take underwriting digital

He wants to create "the leading digitally enabled underwriting agency in Australia" from Insurance Business

Compare the Market offers two cents on iSelect shares issue

Competition watchdog's probe underway from Insurance Business

ICA joins forces with builders to improve homes

They will host roundtable discussions on strengthening homes against natural disasters from Insurance Business

Actuaries Institute releases Australia mortality report

It covers deaths caused by COVID-19 and other factors in the period up to July 28 from Insurance Business

IAG welcomes State of the Climate report

It could help improve Australia's resilience to natural disasters and major weather events from Insurance Business

Cover-More appoints new global CEO

This business transformation and strategy expert has been with the group since 2018 from Insurance Business

AIG announces two global executive promotions

Both step into key communications roles from Insurance Business

Brookfield unveils Bermuda-based reinsurance business

It will now take responsibility for the billions of dollars owed to US annuity holders from Insurance Business

Talanx declares 30% slide in group net income

Firm "in robust shape" nonetheless from Insurance Business

Willis Towers Watson swoops for Acclimatise

It looks to strengthen its climate resilience leadership from Insurance Business

Giant insurer hit by second class action

Claims by consumers that they were sold “junk” insurance from Insurance Business

Professional indemnity insurance – how hard is the market for financial planners?

Sector specialist examines the current challenges from Insurance Business

Innovation Group looks to make the claims process virtual

MD discusses the benefits of claims digitalisation from Insurance Business

APRA may revise proposed terms on insurance executive pay policies

Potential U-turn follows fallout from a government-backed inquiry from Insurance Business

ICA welcomes four new board directors

They come from some of Australia’s top insurance firms from Insurance Business

Charles Taylor names new client director for Australia

He has comprehensive experience in managing large and complex claims from Insurance Business

ICA welcomes tabling of FSRC's insurance legislation

Reforms aim to change how various insurance products are offered or sold to customers from Insurance Business

Insurers targeted in US sanctions on Russian pipeline project

The move would add to penalties that have already stalled work on the pipeline from Insurance Business

Chair of Talanx's retail international division departing - successor named

Exit reported to be "by mutual agreement and on the best of terms" from Insurance Business

Zurich announces financial results – including COVID-19 impact

Find out how the giant stood up amid a torrid environment from Insurance Business

Generali's Q3 operating profit climbs from 2019

However, it will not be paying the full dividend on last year's results from Insurance Business

Accused in CBL Insurance fraud furthers bid for anonymity

Man approaches Court of Appeal after dismissal of earlier motion from Insurance Business

Swiss Re projects global insurance rebound for 2021

Markets set to continue hardening next year from Insurance Business

BDM of the Year on the missing link between brokers and clients

Find out how she has kept up contact with brokers during the pandemic from Insurance Business

AIA conducts national mental health study of Australia's financial advisers

Study aligns with firm's commitment to helping Australians live healthier lives from Insurance Business

Accused in CBL Insurance fraud furthers bid for anonymity

Man approaches Court of Appeal after dismissal of earlier motion from Insurance Business

HIF teams up with Little Green Pharma on medicinal cannabis

CEO says they are "exceptionally pleased" with the move from Insurance Business

AXA XL appoints new head for key business

He steps into the role with immediate effect from Insurance Business

Sampo decreases stake in Nordea

Deal could make it a "pure-play insurance champion" from Insurance Business

Covéa, CEO turn to Court of Appeal following loss in SCOR spat

Losing camp slams ruling's "serious and multiple errors of appreciation" from Insurance Business

Broker reveals his keys to customer service

He's been in the industry since he was just 16 years old from Insurance Business

The Brisbane hailstorm: What damage has it caused?

Homeowners warned to look out for disaster chasers from Insurance Business

NRMA Insurance launches innovative board game

Game is designed to help families understand the importance of having insurance from Insurance Business

SIRA proposes cost-sharing mechanism for COVID-19 workers' compensation claims

It is seeking feedback via a formal consultation from Insurance Business

DKG debuts new logo and website

New identity represents safety, protection and dependability for its clients, says firm from Insurance Business

APRA makes interim change for investments in banks and insurance subsidiaries

The aim is to ensure investments are backed by enough capital to reduce risk to depositors from Insurance Business

Sun Life announces digital inclusion platform for its employees

The firm hopes to improve diversity and workplace culture from Insurance Business

Hamilton Insurance Group sees exit of chief executive of Lloyd's operations

Chief underwriting officer also leaving from Insurance Business

Robert Kelly's "euphoria" from supporting incredible cause

Steadfast boss lifts the lid on ice bath challenge from Insurance Business

Gallagher outlines key risks facing Australia's food production sector

Management of these risks is key to obtaining insurance protection from Insurance Business

Genworth shores up defences with huge boost to reserves in Q3

Firm has been increasing its reserves since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic from Insurance Business

Australians warned to check balances amid double-digit premium increases

Legislation aimed at stopping consumers from paying for insurance they can't use is to blame from Insurance Business

Berkshire Hathaway's insurance underwriting business posts AU$292 million Q3 loss

Actions put in place to help preserve group's capital and liquidity from Insurance Business