Local

• Intermediaries well placed despite ‘end of era’
• Hot spell forecast as IOD turns positive
• Australia a ‘standout’ for climate threat to insurers
• Employers ‘failing to act’ as workers feel mental strain

Corporate

• Munich Re Specialty launches in Australia
• Property market slump drags on Helia
• AMA Group upbeat despite repairs trend
• IAG strengthens climate plan

Regulatory & Government

• Tax-free ACT takes top spot in duty ranking
• Worker sentenced over ‘serious’ compo scam
• Watchdog extends RAC takeover review
• Bondi a ‘solemn reminder’ as pool reflects on year

Life Insurance

• Claims handling review finds communication failings
• Ex-Youpla chief and director breached duties
• Insurer mis-sold funeral cover and harassed customer, AFCA finds
• New directors add ‘diverse skills’ to adviser body

The Professional

• Wellbeing study draws calls for ‘investment in people’
• Steadfast backs women’s networking event
• Clyde & Co bolsters casualty claims unit
• Personal injury foundation names top performers

Insurtech

• ‘Preparation and practice’ key to attack response
• Coalition’s large business cyber product reaches Australia
• Guidewire buys AI underwriting platform for $2.4b
• Business survey reveals AI breach threat, and gaps in security

International

• APAC reinsurers face ‘sustained price pressure’
• Inflationary pressures weigh on global economy: Coface
• Miners enjoy ‘saturated market’ for cover
• Higher expenses rein in Aon profit

Analysis

• ‘We feel like we're drowning’: what needs to change for insurance professionals
• Cyber conundrum: the risk is rising, but coverage stays low
• Our greatest fears in a ‘world of polycrisis’
• Why are customers paying for help to secure a fair insurance claim?