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LOCAL




INDUSTRY OVERCOMES 'ADVERSE' WEATHER CLAIMS TO ACHIEVE MARGINAL PROFIT RISE

29 August 2022

The industry squeezed out a 0.3% rise in net profit to $924 million, as stronger
underwriting earnings from increased rates neutralised “adverse” weather-related
claims and investment losses, according to Australian Prudential Regulation
Authority data...



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 * 29 August 2022Academics say disaster claims handling may not meet industry
   code »
 * 29 August 2022Insurers to hold another round of meetings with flood
   policyholders »
 * 29 August 2022NSW, Queensland face 'unusually high' spring rainfall »


CORPORATE




NEW AUSTRALIA CEO BRINGS 'DEEP BROKER RELATIONSHIPS' TO 360

29 August 2022

360 Underwriting Solutions says newly appointed CEO Australia Jason Clarke will
start on November 1, as the business gears up for 2023 in which it expects to
write more than $400 million in gross written premium...



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 * 29 August 2022AUB sees momentum continuing after earnings increase »
 * 29 August 2022Johns Lyng aims for $1 billion revenue after strong full-year
   results »
 * 29 August 2022PSC aims to build on strong earnings, sets higher guidance »


REGULATORY & GOVERNMENT




QUALITY OF ADVICE REVIEW INTERIM PAPER TO PROPOSE OVERHAUL

29 August 2022

The Quality of Advice review is expected to release an interim paper today that
will propose regulatory reforms that aim to streamline requirements and reduce
costs...



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 * 29 August 2022Cyclone pool reporting standards change finalised »
 * 29 August 2022Treasury releases first tranche of draft laws cutting
   complexity »
 * 29 August 2022Inaugural review of ASIC recommends improvements »


LIFE INSURANCE




INDIVIDUAL DISABILITY INCOME MOUNTS $1.1 BILLION PROFIT COMEBACK

29 August 2022

Individual disability income insurance made more than $1 billion in net profit
for the year to June 30, reinforcing hopes the troubled line is on the mend
after the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority took action, including
capital measures, to force providers to improve product pricing and design...



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 * 29 August 2022Financial planners push for ASIC levy freeze extension »
 * 29 August 2022ClearView Wealth posts 22% earnings rise as life division
   cements 'profit driver' status »
 * 29 August 2022Treasury paper proposes axing tertiary requirement for
   'experienced' advisers »


THE PROFESSIONAL




ANZIIF CROWNS SUNCORP LARGE INSURER OF THE YEAR

29 August 2022

More than 750 professionals attended The Star in Sydney last week to see the
Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance crown Suncorp the
2022 Large General Insurance Company of the Year...



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 * 29 August 2022CHU adds to claims leadership team »
 * 29 August 2022Insurance gender pay gap narrows »
 * 29 August 2022HDI Global appoints Queensland market manager »


INSURTECH




SUNCORP HALVES DISCLOSURE LIST WITH IMAGES OF 9 MILLION HOMES

29 August 2022

Suncorp has claimed an industry first by using artificial intelligence to crunch
images of 9 million Australian homes, doing away with half the questions asked
of prospective policyholders, such as whether their roof is tile or Colorbond or
if they have a swimming pool...



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 * 29 August 2022Insurance industry yet to fully embrace AI benefit: Accenture »
 * 29 August 2022India's AccelTree comes to Australia »
 * 29 August 2022Reask, Fathom partner on wind-flood risk models »


INTERNATIONAL




AM BEST SEES REDUCTION IN TRADITIONAL REINSURANCE CAPITAL

29 August 2022

AM Best says traditional reinsurance capital may decline by about 8% this year
reflecting depressed investment markets, continued geopolitical turmoil and a
potential decline in global gross domestic product...



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 * 29 August 2022Insurance-linked securities investors wary of cyber »
 * 29 August 2022Ukraine grain facility secures first placement »
 * 29 August 2022Arduous journey to accounting change worth the effort: S&P »


ANALYSIS




EXPECTATION VS REALITY: CLAIMS HANDLING AFTER CATASTROPHES

29 August 2022

People buy insurance so that they’re looked after when disaster strikes – but
how prepared are they for the realities of the claims process after a major
natural catastrophe?...



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 * 22 August 2022Top insurance affordability influences go unchecked »
 * 15 August 2022Plenty of reinsurance questions in a more volatile world »
 * 8 August 2022BI test case grinds on as High Court to hear appeal application
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