The lessons and challenges resulting from the catastrophic NSW and Queensland floods are the focus of the latest edition of Insurance News magazine, which has been mailed out to subscribers and will also be available online.

Insurance News journalists report on the long post-floods rebuild that’s just beginning, and politicians’ encouraging new interest in mitigation. We’ve also spoken to risk experts warning that Australia is going to see more frequent extreme weather events, raising issues around affordability and even availability.

With a federal election looming, we’ve also dug deep into the insurance-related plans of the major parties, and interviewed local Munich Re MD Scott Hawkins, who warns the solutions to climate problems won’t be found in the catastrophes of the past.

You can also meet CGU chief Jarrod Hill, who explains his plans for growth under his new management team. We also dive deep into the latest Vero SME Index – a must-read for brokers, in particular – check out the latest financial results of the major listed insurers and brokers, and examine how the dynamic between brokers and underwriting agencies changed during the downturn.

All this and lots more in Insurance News, the most-read magazine circulating in the Australian and New Zealand insurance industries.