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Preparing for APRA CPS 230: What insurers need to know
08 April 2025
With the introduction of APRA CPS 230, Australian insurers face a new regulatory environment that prioritises proactive risk management, operational resilience and third-party oversight...
Supporting business growth with smarter premium funding solutions
17 March 2025
Premium funding has long played a critical role in the insurance industry, providing businesses with a reliable way to manage cash flow by spreading the cost of insurance policies over time. The sector has been shaped by well-established financiers who have built deep relationships with insurance brokers, offering stability and structured funding solutions to the market...
Australia Underwriting gains ground with hard-to-place risks
11 March 2025
As local underwriters tighten capacity and more risks shift offshore, Australia Underwriting is capitalising on emerging market gaps by focusing on challenging placements often overlooked by competitors...
Enhancing risk resilience with higher-hazard property solutions
11 February 2025
Economic uncertainty continues to challenge businesses, with 49% of Australian companies reporting a decline in revenue over the past year, according to the forthcoming Vero 2025 SME Insurance Index, an independent survey of 1,750 Australian small to enterprise businesses....
CHU launches state of the strata market report
29 November 2024
Leading strata underwriting agency CHU has published its latest state of the market report, to help strata managers and brokers navigate the rapidly evolving sector...
Webinar examines importance of collaborative claims relationships
19 November 2024
Insurance News and Vero recently hosted a webinar on collaboration in claims management, highlighting the importance of effective communication and clear strategies when managing complex commercial claims.
Outsmarting fraudsters with smarter tech
16 October 2024
Fraud has always been a problem for the insurance industry, but as the threat evolves and scams become increasingly high-tech, insurers are being urged to fight fire with fire...
Sure, ransomware is bad, but have you heard of these other hacker favourites?
30 September 2024
Modern businesses are getting hit harder and more frequently by sophisticated, fast-moving cyber attacks.
Webinar debunks myths around alternative risk transfer solutions
29 September 2024
Insurance News, in partnership with Picnic Labs and Our Ark, recently hosted a webinar on alternative risk transfer solutions, focusing particularly on discretionary mutuals.
Why insurance companies must continue to evolve – and how they can do it
30 July 2024
Insurance companies that fail to evolve are at risk of missing out on embracing a vital step change in value, says Sam Liebert, Head of Konnect NET Australia at Clanwilliam ANZ...
Broker essentials – webinar: How to sell cyber insurance
15 July 2024
Despite the escalating risk of cybercrime, regulatory demands and challenges of digital evolution, only 20% of Australian SMEs have a standalone cyber insurance policy.
Calling all brokers: register with Canopy and access $100 gift pack
09 July 2024
Brokers offering income protection cover to clients are urged to register with Canopy Insurance, and access a gift pack worth $100...
Unleashing the potential of Australian underwriting agencies in a digital age
29 May 2024
Underwriting agencies have developed into a dynamic, ever-growing insurance market sector in Australia.
A new Xceedance–Insurance News webinar explores why the agency sector’s role in the marketplace is expanding and why that trend will likely continue.
Notification of Open Tender Opportunity
13 May 2024
Provision of Northern Territory Motor Accidents (Compensation) Act 1979 Claims Management and Scheme Administration Services.
Revving Up for Change: Technology Challenges in Motor Insurance Claims
27 November 2023
The tech revolution is turning industries upside down, and the motor vehicle sector is leading the charge. But it’s not all smooth sailing. Watch this InsuranceNEWS free,on-demand webinar, brought to you by AAMC.
Building a better future: Zurich offers sustainable property expertise
17 November 2023
With concern around climate change growing, and energy security and affordability issues coming to the fore, companies are looking to tap renewable energy sources, implement efficient systems, and utilise green building materials.
Looking beyond: UIG targets next stage of growth
06 November 2023
“It's as much about making sure that we're the right fit for their business, rather than just them being a good fit for us. So it's taken us 15 years to be an overnight success.”...
How QBE Ventures is embracing the InsurTech evolution
01 November 2023
InsurTech’s been around for a while – but what are some of the latest technologies that are changing the way the insurance industry works?
- InsurTech is key to the long-term development and growth of the insurance industry.
- QBE Ventures is QBE’s investment and development arm, which focuses on InsurTech.
- We currently have 12 active investments that align with our purpose of creating a more resilient future.
Coordinating claims with international insurance programs: sign up for webinar
02 October 2023
Multinational businesses clearly have different insurance needs to develop markets, start production facilities, open global sales offices and establish international partnerships.
AI provides a second set of eyes on personal injury claims
24 July 2023
Claims officers make decisions every day – million-dollar decisions that have the potential to change a claimant’s life.