Worldwide insurtech investment slows after bumper year
Global investment in insurtechs slowed to $2.2 billion ($3.11 billion) in the first quarter, less than half of the previous...
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Actuaries, not software engineers, behind insurtech push
The roles of insurer Information Technology teams and management are changing and merging, with insurtechs increasingly being founded by actuaries...
Ensurance ramps up Australia expansion
Ensurance is progressing with plans to step up its presence in the Australian market, following the opening of an office...
ALUCA names excellence awards nominees
ALUCA names excellence awards nominees 2 May 2022 The Australasian Life Underwriting and Claims Association (ALUCA) has released the shortlist...
Insurer failed to provide notice about premium changes: AFCA
MLC failed to give the required one month’s written notice when it raised the critical illness premiums of a policyholder,...
Majority not aware of 'stapling' reform, MLC report finds
More than half of superannuation fund members have not heard of the Federal Government’s “stapling” reforms and just 25% say...
Fitch expects Resolution Life to make move for more 'runoffs'
Fitch expects Resolution Life to make move for more 'runoffs' 2 May 2022 Fitch Ratings says it expects Resolution Life...
How one of insurance’s top 100 set the wheels in motion at 18
Paul: Hello everyone, and welcome to the latest edition of Insurance Business TV, where we are shining the spotlight on...
NZ launches climate change adaptation plan
The New Zealand Government has launched a draft National Adaptation Plan aimed at helping communities adapt to the unavoidable impacts...
Pain before gain: cost headwinds arrive ahead of investment boost
After years of inflation in the doldrums and falling interest rates reducing insurer investment earnings on premium income, the environment...
