Australia
Suncorp adopts AI for claims
Brisbane-headquartered insurer Suncorp is using artificial intelligence to help it create self-service claims for at fault car crashes.
New South Wales defers fire and emergency services levy
Australia's insurers are calculating the cost of a political decision to delay the introduction of a fire and emergency services levy in New South Wales on 1 July.
QBE appoints head of negotiated lines for Australia and New Zealand
QBE Australia and New Zealand has appoined Alex Green as head of product – negotiated lines.
Slater and Gordon to make £600m claim against Watchstone
Slater and Gordon intends to make a £600m claim against Watchstone Group by the end of the month.
Perils estimates Cyclone Debbie costs at A$1.12bn
Zurich-owned catastrophe modeler Perils has estimated the insured property market loss from March's Cyclone Debbie is A$1.12bn.
Mackinnon and Nanra join ICA's board
The Insurance Council of Australia has appointed two senior members to its board.
Swiss Re's Q1 profits hit by Cyclone Debbie
Swiss Re's first quarter 2017 after tax profits fell 53% compared with Q1 2016 to $656m (£511m) after a $350m hit from Cyclone Debbie.
QBE to apply for European licence outside the UK
Australian giant QBE is planning to apply for a European passporting license outside of the UK as a result of Brexit.
QBE hires Baxter as Gould moves to claims in Australia
QBE Australia and New Zealand has appointed Mark Baxter as chief risk officer.
Cyclone Debbie to cost Queensland A$2bn
The cost of last month's powerful category four cyclone to Queensland has been estimated at around A$2bn (£1.18bn).
Zurich plans to underwrite Cover-More's travel policies
Zurich has confirmed it is interested in taking on the underwriting for Sydney headquartered travel subsidiary Cover-More's more than two million customers.
Swiss Re estimates Debbie claims at $350m
Swiss Re has estimated its claims burden from Cyclone Debbie in Australia at around $350m (£278m).
Zurich completes Australia Cover-More acquisition
Switzerland-headquartered global insurer Zurich has completed its acquisition of Australian travel insurance group Cover-More.
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.
XL Catlin promotes for Asia-Pacific leadership role
Global P&C insurer XL Catlin has promoted a senior member of its Australian team.
Chubb makes senior appointments in Asia-Pacific
Global property and casualty insurer Chubb has bolstered its team in Asia-Pacific.
Nat cat losses cost insurers over $2bn in March alone, says Aon
Global natural disaster events could impact insurers with a $2bn (£1.6bn) hit over March, according to impact forecasting from Aon Benfield.
Cyclone Debbie moves to New Zealand; IAG estimates A$140m loss
As Cyclone Debbie reached New Zealand, Insurance Australia Group estimated A$140m (£85m) of losses while loss adjuster Crawford is using drones to help.
QBE and Proteus to work with Steadfast for marine
Australian broking group Steadfast has signed an agreement with marine underwriting agency Proteus and insurance giant QBE for marine lines.
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.
QBE Australia appoints Jon Fox as general manager of claims
QBE Australia and New Zealand has appointed Jon Fox as executive general manager of claims.
McLarens bolsters Australia team with hire from Crawford
Global loss adjuster McLarens has made a senior construction appointment in Australia.
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.