The wide world of insurance is well illustrated in the latest edition of Insurance News (the magazine), which will be posted out to subscribers this week.

You’ll meet Niran Peiris, the new man at the helm of Allianz Australia, who says there’s plenty of opportunity ahead for the company.

New York-based Insurance Information Institute chief Robert Hartwig spoke to Australian brokers last month about the five major risk categories industry professionals should be aware of. His views will get readers thinking.

Insurance affordability isn’t all about huge premiums in high-risk areas – it’s also about how ordinary Australians struggle to afford the sort of security most people take for granted. How can the industry meet their needs? We find answers – and obstacles.

You’ll also find full pictorial coverage of recent industry and company events, technical news, profiles and viewpoints in Insurance News (the magazine) – available free and only in print.