Half of insurers aren’t earning the cost of their capital – McKinsey report
“The global pandemic is resurgent with yet another wave of rising case numbers and pressure on healthcare systems. Its effects...
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SMEs moving from survival to growth in 2022
Authored by AvivaAviva’s annual SME Pulse survey found that the top focus for SMEs this year, as they emerge from the...
Industry warned claims inflation will last another year
Pandemic-fuelled claims inflation is a “major issue” for insurers in Australia, insurance consulting firm Xceedance says, predicting it will probably...
CATCo retro funds head back to Bermuda Court this week
The in run-off retrocessional reinsurance investment funds that are managed by Markel CATCo Investment Management are heading back to the...
Sedgwick welcomes new leader to global training program
In her new role, she will focus on expanding the global training program's offerings in Australia and advancing learning innovation...
Reinsurance rates may rise faster than primary for two years: Goldman
Reinsurance rates and pricing may rise faster than primary insurance through 2022 and 2023, according to a bullish forecast from...
Trans-Australian railway reopens but supply chain strain continues
The ARTC says hundreds of freight rail services run every month from state capitals and regional centres. The record flooding...
Manulife Hong Kong closes 2021 with strong showing
New business value (NBV) was at HK$4.8 billion for 2021, up 32% from 2020. Fourth-quarter NBV was at HK$1.3 billion,...
Insurance bonds show resilience as spreads reset: Twelve Capital
Insurance bonds as an asset class are yet again showing their resilience amid recent market turmoil, while spreads have reset...
Brokerage co-founder on "very enriching" industry development
“ implementation is in progress, but already you’re seeing increased accountability and transparency,” asserted Swindley. “I think that’s an outstanding...
