Leading mental health experts and mental health groups in Australia have joined hands with the country's insurance industry to draw attention to the burgeoning problem of mental health in the country.
Insurers in Australia and New Zealand demand a higher-than-average number of solutions from their clients to qualify for cyber insurance coverage according to a new survey by cyber security company Arctic Wolf.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has commenced a targeted review that may help boost investment in property by the country's superannuation funds.
Arch Insurance Australia has appointed Mr Diva Mupnar as senior property underwriter, Southern Region.
Markel Insurance has appointed Mr Tim Wills as head of marine - Australia.
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar in March 2025 has caused estimated economic losses of $12bn, according to Munich Re NatCatSERVICE's report titled "Natural disasters in the first half of 2025", released in July.
Despite Australia being synonymous with economic resilience, around 70% of businesses in the country are underinsured according to Howden Australia.
The Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) has received strong endorsement from its insurer customers, with the latest 2024/25 Insurer Customer Survey revealing high levels of satisfaction across both the Terrorism and Cyclone Reinsurance Pools.
Chubb has appointed Mr Brian Hogan as head of accident and health for Australia and New Zealand, according to news platform insuranceNEWS.com.au.
The initiative by Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to improve the capital framework for annuity products has been welcomed by the Actuaries Institute of Australia (AA).