What Australian home buyers need to know about lenders’ mortgage insurance
And although the figures drop to 35% and 31%, respectively, among existing mortgage holders, the firm says the numbers still...
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Allianz boss lifts lid on Risk Barometer
Insurance Business asked Mark Mitchell (pictured), regional managing director for Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, Asia-Pacific, about the challenges compiling...
Victoria – how many live events now have pandemic coverage?
In December, the Victorian government launched Australia’s first COVID-19 event insurance. The 12-month scheme offers cover for creative, sporting, business...
Korean financial firms failing to meet climate goals
In the brief, SFOC reviewed 100 public and private financial institutions based in South Korea and found that 97 of...
Rise in demand for vehicle warranty products
Authored by QBE National Development Manager Chris UllathorneDemand for vehicle warranties has risen markedly post-pandemic, as demand for used vehicles...
RLI Corp expands catastrophe reinsurance to support property growth
RLI Corporation, a traditional specialty insurance and reinsurance company, has expanded its property underwriting in recent quarters, as it seeks...
Gore Mutual’s ‘Path to Purpose’
Over the next year Gore will be launching a ‘purpose’ framework to refresh its strategic identity and differentiate the business...
Catastrophe bond rates turn neutral to close 2021: Lane Financial
Having forecast that the catastrophe bond market could turn neutral towards the end of 2021 earlier this year, the latest...
Young talent in insurance – the benefits of bringing them in
“We try to be very involved in our local insurance community,” he said. “I’m on the board of the University...
MetLife reinsures $2.4bn of pension longevity risk for Phoenix Group
MetLife, Inc., one of the largest life and annuities insurance groups in the world, has provided reinsurance to cover $2.4...
