Q1 large losses rise on Japan quake, but no cat bond defaults expected
Yesterday’s significant earthquake in Japan is likely to increase an already relatively heavy first-quarter of catastrophe and other large losses...
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CATCo buy-out gets US court approval, Belisle lawsuits to be dismissed
The proposed buy-out schemes for the Markel CATCo retrocessional reinsurance investment funds have now received formal support from the US...
Claims management 'changing fast': Crawford
Claims management across the industry is transforming at speed, with a “significant shift” in the way brokers and insurers want...
Renewal refusal after flood review sparks complaint
Renewal refusal after flood review sparks complaint 17 March 2022 A homeowner has lost a dispute lodged after an insurer...
SMEs buying more 'simple' cover direct: Vero index
Businesses are buying more straightforward insurance directly as they access a mix of channels, while satisfaction levels when using a...
Broker profile: people person fits right in
People person Laura Meyer, Director at Meyer Insure, pictured, says helping clients was a natural fit and you don’t need...
Broker backed in complaint over policy limits
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has backed a broker in a property fire claim dispute centring on whether correct...
Flood catastrophe: brokers mop up, predict 'significant' policy changes
Brokers are aiding the rebuilding efforts now underway in Lismore, NSW, and surrounding towns as floodwaters start to recede after...
Insurance requires a much wider set of skills than banking
One of the main thrusts of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is...
Leader navigates "most challenging period in travel insurance history"
“The border remained closed for nearly two years,” recalled Ashcroft, “and we’ve had a couple of false hopes. We launched...
