AI may be shifting from an emerging capability to a core part of how Australian businesses operate, but new research has shown that this shift is also rapidly reshaping cyber risk, turning what was once seen primarily as a productivity and efficiency enabler into a current and increasingly complex operational challenge.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has written to banks, insurers and superannuation funds, setting out its minimum expectations in relation to their readiness for geopolitical shocks.
Generali Group has revealed its new brand for its global Care platform, named Redion. The brand brings together the activities of Europ Assistance and Generali Employee Benefits (GEB) under a single identity and offering.
VIG Re has appointed Mr Wilfrid Goh as Chief Representative APAC, for its proposed Representative Office in Singapore, effective 1 July 2026 and subject to the approval of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Australian insurance broker Steadfast Group has received an indicative takeover proposal from US specialty insurance distributor Amwins Group Inc and private equity firm Dragoneer Investment Group. The announcement triggered a record 36% jump in the company's share price.
Aussies living in residential aged care facilities are at risk as they may not be able to access regular GP care due to systematic failings in the care system.
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) is warning that life insurance lead generation should not be swept up into a blanket ban designed to address misconduct in other parts of the financial system.
Arch Insurance Australia has appointed Mr Arion Reuter as Senior Professional Indemnity (PI) Underwriter.
Coface has appointed Mr James Yau as Head of Commercial, Southeast Asia (SEA) and Head of Mid-Market, APAC.
Munich Re has announced that its cyber businesses in APAC and Africa will be led by a newly appointed management team.