International
Late-season Isaias crosses Florida coastline
12 October 2026
Hurricane Isaias has crossed the US coastline in Florida after an unusually quiet Atlantic season so far this year...
‘No shortage’ of growth options despite challenging environment
12 October 2026
The tech boom is creating opportunities for property and casualty insurers as global uncertainties make it harder to balance growth and resilience, an S&P Global Ratings Asia-Pacific event heard...
BI claim costs surge as recovery times blow out
12 October 2026
The average value of business interruption claims has risen more than 30% annually over the past two years, and impacts from company closures often dwarf physical damage costs, an Allianz Commercial analysis shows...
‘Tip of the iceberg’: UK uncovers $2.5b of claim fraud
12 October 2026
Insurers detected fraudulent claims worth £1.34 billion ($2.55 billion) in the UK last year, up 14% on the previous year, the Association of British Insurers says...
Renters charged over ‘audacious, reckless’ arson fraud
12 October 2026
Seven people have been charged with running a major arson-related insurance fraud and money laundering scheme in the US...
Fiji’s broking body back in business
12 October 2026
The Licensed Insurance Brokers Association of Fiji has relaunched after more than a decade spent inactive...
Industry falling short on communications, study finds
12 October 2026
Public satisfaction with communications from insurers is falling more than in other sectors, a recent global survey of consumers has found...
Zurich claims ‘largest’ specialty mantle after Beazley buyout
05 October 2026
Zurich says it is now the “largest” specialty insurer after completing the acquisition of UK-headquartered Beazley...
John Neal takes new role
05 October 2026
John Neal has been appointed chairman at startup LUSYi, which lets road users know what is ahead of them, reducing risk...
Escalating motor litigation fuelling US costs
05 October 2026
Motor vehicle lawsuits in the US have risen sharply over the past decade, contributing to auto liability costs affecting premiums, the Insurance Information Institute says...
AIG promotes chief actuary to CRO
05 October 2026
AIG has promoted global chief actuary Turab Hussain to CRO, effective from next Monday...
Marine premium rises as market ‘remains soft’
28 September 2026
Global marine insurance premium income increased 5.5% last year to $US42.6 billion but more capacity is increasing competition, according to the industry’s latest market analysis...
Insurify says no to Muse
28 September 2026
US insurance comparator Insurify has prohibited Meta’s recently launched artificial intelligence agent from its shopping portals, saying it wants to protect consumers from quotes that lack “critical" contextual details like coverage limits and deductibles...
Systemic risk landscape changing, warns Swiss Re
28 September 2026
A Swiss Re report says conditions for a new generation of systemic crises are taking shape as risks becoming more interconnected across industries...
Industry told ‘robust' AI governance is vital
28 September 2026
S&P Global Ratings says “robust governance” and other risk control measures are vital as insurers expand use of artificial intelligence to drive business performance...
Axa XL report gives tips on managing AI risk
28 September 2026
Axa XL and S-RM have called on businesses to treat artificial intelligence risks as an enterprise resilience issue, warning that AI adoption is outpacing governance, security and incident-response capabilities...
Buffett steps back at 96
21 September 2026
Warren Buffett has stepped down as chair of Berkshire Hathaway as part of a previously announced leadership succession plan at the conglomerate, which has a substantial insurance business...
AIG announces GI chief's retirement
21 September 2026
Global insurer AIG has announced Jon Hancock, executive vice president and CEO general insurance, will retire at the end of the year after a distinguished 40-year career...
Zurich nears Beazley buyout finish line
21 September 2026
Zurich says its buyout of specialist insurer Beazley has secured regulatory approvals as set out in the scheme of arrangement for the £8.2 billion cash acquisition...
Great Miami hurricane repeat could cost $280 billion
21 September 2026
Swiss Re analysis shows a repeat of the Great Miami Hurricane could cause $US200 billion ($280 billion) in insured losses if the Category 4 storm was to hit the area today...