Insurance Council of Australia (ICA)
Australian insurers face further losses of A$514m as hail hits the country
Insurance losses resulting from severe weather conditions from 19-21 January in Australia, are estimated to be A$514m (£269m), according to the Insurance Council of Australia
Australian government sets-up inquiry into financial sector
The Australian government has announced a high level inquiry, known as a Royal Commission, into Australia's financial services sector.
Cyclone Debbie insured losses reach A$1.57bn
Powerful Cyclone Debbie has become Queensland's costliest cyclone and Australia's second-most expensive for the insurance industry.
Insurance Council of Australia appoints third president this year
The Insurance Council of Australia has had to appoint its third president within 10 months following the departure of two former presidents from their respective businesses.
80% of claims from Cyclone Debbie are residential
Damage to homes and contents have made up 80% of almost A$1bn (£590m) of claims from deadly Tropical Cyclone Debbie.
ICA backs Tasmania flood review report
The Insurance Council of Australia is backing calls for the government to invest in more disaster mitigation after last year's deadly flooding in Tasmania.
Mackinnon and Nanra join ICA's board
The Insurance Council of Australia has appointed two senior members to its board.
ICA calls for A$200m disaster mitigation funding as Debbie claims rise
As claims from Cyclone Debbie rise to A$660m (£398m) the Insurance Council of Australia is urging the Australian government to increase disaster mitigation funding.
Businesses and households suffer after Cyclone Debbie
Last week's category 4 Cyclone Debbie has left a trail of destruction meaning thousands of claims for insurers and reinsurers.
ICA extends Cyclone Debbie catastrophe declaration to New South Wales
The Insurance Council of Australia has expanded its catastrophe declaration associated with Cyclone Debbie and its aftermath beyond Queensland to northern New South Wales.
Insurance Council of Australia appoints Suncorp's Day as president
Following the sudden departure of QBE's former group COO Colin Fagen earlier this year, the Insurance Council of Australia has named his replacement as president.
Insurance Council of Australia to review Code of Practice
With two Senate general insurance inquiries underway and criticism around the selling of add-ons, the Insurance Council of Australia has launched a review of the General Insurance Code of Practice.
Hailstorm hits Sydney's insurers for A$40m
Over 17,500 claims have been lodged after an intense hailstorm hit Sydney on Saturday 18 February, according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
Fagen leaves QBE and ICA position
QBE's group chief operations officer Colin Fagen has left the company this week and as a result has relinquished his role as president of the Insurance Council of Australia.
Q&A: Colin Fagen, Insurance Council of Australia
Post interviews Colin Fagen, former group chief operations officer at QBE, who assumed the role as president of the board of the Insurance Council of Australia at the beginning of January.
November hailstorm to cost Australian insurers A$130m
28,146 claims have been received following a severe hailstorm on 11 November which caused damage in three Australian states.
Fagen appointed Insurance Council of Australia president
Colin Fagen, QBE's chief operations officer, has been appointed president and chairman of the board at the Insurance Council of Australia.
ICA launches disaster awareness media campaign for cyclone season
The Insurance Council of Australia is raising awareness of the upcoming cyclone season by taking out radio, online and print media adverts.
Industry welcomes Warragamba dam wall extension
The Warragamba dam, one of Sydney's largest reservoirs, is going to have its wall extended in a multi-million dollar renovation.
Insurance Council of Australia declares catastrophe in Tasmania and Victoria
As the result of a deadly east low storm, the Insurance Council of Australia has declared a catastrophe in Tasmania and Victoria after a similar declaration in New South Wales yesterday.
Product disclosure statements are too long and complex, says ICA
An Insurance Council of Australia taskforce has made 16 key recommendations to improve Australia's insurers' product explanations to customers.