Sompo has appointed Ms Lily Claydon as CRO, effective 3 March 2025. In her new role, she will be responsible for leading Sompo's APAC risk management, governance and analytics, in addition to developing talent and capabilities across the region. She will also join the APAC executive team based in Singapore.
The federal government is backtracking on one key financial adviser education requirement by scrapping the list of approved qualifications and proposing to allow any bachelor's degree or higher.
The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes the Government's decision to reform education requirements for professional financial advisers, a vital move toward securing a sustainable advice profession.
Swiss Re has appointed Mr Lloyd Campbell-Gibson as head of life and health (L&H) Australia and New Zealand.
Insurers in Australia received more than 3,950 storm and flood claims till early February 2025. These claims are related to recent severe weather and flooding event in north Queensland, which was declared a Significant Event by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) on 2 February 2025.
The Actuaries Institute has identified key priorities to strengthen economic resilience and social equity, calling out five key areas for the federal government to consider in its 2025-2026 Budget.
Around 15% of Australians, approximately 2.8 million people nationwide, said car insurance was their most dreaded bill, according to research by Money.com.au.
Aon has appointed Mr Wesley Roy head of property for Australia and New Zealand. He joins Aon's Reinsurance Solutions team.
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared the North Queensland storm and flooding over the past few days as a 'significant event.'
Actuaries across Australia are being encouraged by Actuaries Institute 2025 president Win-Li Toh to tap into their powers of collaboration to find solutions to societal problems ranging from generational inequality to cyber risks.