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ASIC releases draft information sheet for insurance claims handling

It follows the introduction of the Financial Sector Reform Bill from Insurance Business

Blue Zebra launches SME insurance

It follows the launch of its new commercial motor offering from Insurance Business

APRA releases life insurance statistics for September 2020

It summarises the industry's financial performance and key ratios from Insurance Business

CEO on the need to give back to the community

"It's the responsibility of those like myself, who can help, to do so" from Insurance Business

Expert: “Australians need to prepare for a drastically wetter summer”

Allianz research shows two in three Australians think bushfires are the biggest weather risk this summer from Insurance Business

COVID-19 pandemic prompts insurance programme structure rethink

Brokers must help clients navigate through a vastly altered business landscape from Insurance Business

Charles Taylor brings in new global head of fraud

Incoming leader to help reinforce organisation's current counter-fraud capabilities from Insurance Business

Federal Court rules against Youi

Requirements breached on five occasions from Insurance Business

Lloyd’s and KPMG on one of the most valuable intangible assets

Organisations facing a rapidly evolving risk landscape compounded by pandemic's impact from Insurance Business

ANZIIF welcomes major insurer's boss to the board

He is a longstanding ambassador of the organisation from Insurance Business

APRA releases general insurance statistics for September

They focus on industry and institutional levels from Insurance Business

icare forms new industry consultative group

It will also issue a new tender for claims providers from Insurance Business

CEO looks back at “very rewarding” journey

Relocated chief has come to embrace Australia from Insurance Business

In-person insurance event hailed as a success

The event "gave everyone in attendance a great opportunity to network", says UAC GM from Insurance Business

Insurance boss on using technology to improve the insurance industry

He is a senior broker and a co-founder from Insurance Business

APRA issues warning to insurers

Possibility of enforcement action over cyber threat from Insurance Business

Lloyd’s and KPMG reveal one of the most valuable intangible assets

Organisations face rapidly evolving risk landscape compounded by pandemic's impact from Insurance Business

Aviva reveals nine-month financial results

Update follows number of major sales from Insurance Business

Insurers' demand for predictive analytics on the rise - WTW

Industry looks for business boost in a challenging marketplace from Insurance Business

Done deal: Argo secures sale of Ariel Re

Group receives AU$40 million from Insurance Business

Willis Re appoints new director of Australian business

Company welcomes industry veteran with over two decades of experience with major firms from Insurance Business

QBE raises funds for bird conservation initiative

Campaign raised awareness on the devastating impact of bushfires on Australia’s wildlife from Insurance Business

End of an era for financial services educator Kaplan Professional

ASQA has removed several courses from its National Register from Insurance Business

MD: “We have seen a rise in ransomware attacks”

He "[doesn't] see that trend changing anytime soon" from Insurance Business

New broking boss finds where he “can be best utilised”

Client-centric MD shares his journey from the other side of the industry from Insurance Business

APRA to align insurance frameworks with new accounting standard

Consultation runs until end of March 2021 from Insurance Business

Beazley CEO has optimistic outlook for 2021

Firm has likely absorbed most of its coronavirus losses already, he says from Insurance Business

Shareholders give nod to Sirius and Third Point Re merger

Deal on track to be completed in the first quarter from Insurance Business

Zurich launches new inclusive family care policy

It replaces the existing parental leave policy from Insurance Business

Gallagher Bassett offers tips on responding to surge and catastrophic events

Climate change could leave Australia on the hook for more frequent and extreme natural disasters from Insurance Business

NTI issues warning over uninsured goods purchased online

Advice comes amid Black Friday sales from Insurance Business

South Australia brokers share their experiences with lockdown drama

One says "this has resulted in thousands of dollars of loss per business" from Insurance Business

NIBA chief offers insights on test case outcome

CEO explains the difficulty behind having broad conversations from Insurance Business

What are the current trends in Australian energy insurance?

Gallagher expert shares his insight into upcoming challenges and opportunities from Insurance Business

Insurers brace for business interruption class actions

Lawsuits expected after the industry's loss in the COVID-19 business interruption test case from Insurance Business

RMS collaborates on newly launched mortality cat bond

It will work with reinsurance giant and financial company for the offering from Insurance Business

PSC Insurance Group looks to raise funds for acquisition war chest

Search for $100 million for M&A after bumper year from Insurance Business

ICA calls on industry to consider further business interruption test case

It aims to explore business interruption policy matters, including proximity and prevention of access from Insurance Business

IAG completes $650 million institutional placement

It comes just in time for its return to normal trading on the ASX from Insurance Business

Zurich Financial Services Australia details imminent move

Head tells Insurance Business why now’s "a great time" from Insurance Business

Insurance has shifted from a product that is sold to one that is bought

Customers are demanding a better buying experience than ever before from Insurance Business

QBE, IAG join big banks in call for greenhouse gas cuts

Insurers look ahead to Australia’s future from Insurance Business

Santam says it plans to appeal COVID-19 decision

Company asserts its business interruption policy should not cover national lockdowns from Insurance Business

Generali kicks off strategic partnership with Ticinum Aerospace

Companies have co-developed a tool that aims to improve risk modelling from Insurance Business

Aon reveals new AU$6.8 billion share repurchase programme

Amount furthers existing authorisation from Insurance Business

Zurich in advanced discussions over AU$5.48 billion P&C deal

Insurance giant moving for embattled insurer's US division from Insurance Business