Local

• Middle East turmoil fuels EV quote demand
• Leading insurers post strong revenue gains: AM Best
• ‘Financial lines consequences’ flagged as fuel shock rocks companies
• Psychiatric injury can’t be bolted on to back claim, judges say

Corporate

• IAG, RAC ‘confident’ on deal as watchdog extends probe
• Scott Winton partners with Network Insurance House
• Blue Zebra reveals ‘one brand, one front door’
• Insurers dominate advertising viewer poll

Regulatory & Government

• Court hears regulator’s case against IAG
• Industry adds voice to red tape cuts call, as costs climb
• Collapsed insurer CBL settles over float
• NZ central bank consults on prudential changes

Life Insurance

• Lawyers warn of rise in sport concussion claims
• Customer told to settle overpayment after double dip
• Financial services bodies back adviser education overhaul
• Future2 programs ‘making a real difference’

The Professional

• Dive In bows out
• Last chance to sign up for free market outlook webinar
• Grab discount tickets to ANZIIF ‘school’
• Steadfast charity project passes $10 million milestone

Insurtech

• ‘Phishing, smishing, vishing’: Cowbell shares claims data
• S&P flags ‘huge growth opportunity’ in data centres
• Zurich names new Asia-Pacific digital chief
• Insurtech creates single ‘source of truth’ for property insurers

International

• Bear trap snaps shut, as animal suit scammers sentenced
• Call for European disaster pool as climate impacts grow
• Marsh welcomes ‘solid’ start despite Q1 profit drop
• Q1 cat bill falls to six-year low

Analysis

• Drivers under the pump and eyeing an electric switch
• High resolution: a close look at ASIC’s dispute stats
• Unideal homes: wicked problem requires change at every level
• Time for humans and AI alike to show their worth