'Warmer and wetter': Bureau highlights contrasting conditions
The Bureau of Meteorology says Australia experienced “warmer and wetter” conditions last year as a flood-inducing La Nina held sway,...
Month: February 2023
Reinsurers expected to bear insured cost of Turkey earthquakes
Insurance losses relating to the series of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria are expected to be in the billions of...
NSW election: ICA plots course for a stronger state
Much as it did prior to the federal election last May, the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has published a...
Wake-up call: Auckland floods 'must spur resilience debate'
Devastating Auckland floods should focus government attention on urgent resilience improvements, the Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) says. The...
'Extreme, impactful, unprecedented': Gabrielle nears Auckland
Cyclone Gabrielle is expected to reach its closest point to Auckland within hours, and has already brought gale-force winds and...
Quality of Advice final report: reviewer explains industry impact
Quality of Advice Reviewer Michelle Levy has explained key aspects of her final report that would impact the general insurance...
Auto Accidents & Distracted Drivers, Continued
Courtesy of iii.org BACKGROUND Cellphones play an integral role in our society. However, the convenience they offer must be judged...
Valuing improved productivity of new health innovations: partial vs. general equilibrium approach
When valuing new health technologies, we mostly focus on how these technologies improve patient health. However, there may be additional...
Why Are Pickup Trucks at the Center of the Auto Universe? Because People Keep Buying Them
It's Super Bowl Sunday, and the world is getting its first look at the 2024 Ram 1500 REV. This upcoming...
Ram's Super Bowl spot offers a cure for 'Premature Electrifcation'
Ram's Super Bowl commercial is out, and we like it bunches. That's the good news. The bad news is that...
