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Stay Informed, Stay Ahead

Tuesday, 26th of August 2025 Reading time 30 minutes

Australia News

  • New report reveals how AI can improve insurance outcomes

    Prepared by CSIRO and the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) the report outlines how AI can predict risks and enable more resilient insurance systems.

    Prepared by CSIRO and the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) the report outlines how AI can predict risks and enable more resilient insurance systems.
  • ASIC flags compliance gaps in Life Insurance direct sales

    In a detailed letter to industry outlining its concerns, ASIC lists four key recommendations to improve compliance.

    In a detailed letter to industry outlining its concerns, ASIC lists four key recommendations to improve compliance.
  • Australia's productivity growth the worst in 60 years

    Australia's Business Council is calling for reforms across the board to boost falling productivity across the Nation.

    Australia's Business Council is calling for reforms across the board to boost falling productivity across the Nation.

New Zealand News

  • NHC reminds homeowners that its land coverage is not full protection

    More than half (56%) New Zealand homeowners say they expect full insurance compensation for natural hazard damage to their land.

    More than half (56%) New Zealand homeowners say they expect full insurance compensation for natural hazard damage to their land.
  • New Zealand Security Intelligence assesses the country's threat environment

    Since the agency's report last year, the country has suffered further deterioration in its threat environment.

    Since the agency's report last year, the country has suffered further deterioration in its threat environment.
  • RBNZ explains its recent Official Cash Rate (OCR) decision

    Uncertainty about tariffs is causing some businesses to delay investment and hiring plans, both in New Zealand and overseas.

    Uncertainty about tariffs is causing some businesses to delay investment and hiring plans, both in New Zealand and overseas.

South-East Asia News

  • International Marine Insurers Union releases data on the growing risks of modern slavery

    Marine insurers must be aware of the potential consequences of insuring unethical clients and consider integrating ethical underwriting practices.

    Marine insurers must be aware of the potential consequences of insuring unethical clients and consider integrating ethical underwriting practices.
  • Young Singaporeans lead a culture change around discussing inheritance with parents

    The Etiqa Insurance Singapore Retirement Insights Report 2024 highlights the realities of retirement and emphasises the urgent need for early planning.

    The Etiqa Insurance Singapore Retirement Insights Report 2024 highlights the realities of retirement and emphasises the urgent need for early planning.
  • HKMA study reveals urgent need for climate risk disclosure and adaptation in APAC corporates

    The study finds that APAC corporates are more prone to climate hazards than their global counterparts.

    The study finds that APAC corporates are more prone to climate hazards than their global counterparts.

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    Thursday Thought-Leaders: Building Meaningful Connections

    Join Clear Insurance CEO Lisa Carter for a practical session on building stronger relationships in i
    Thursday, 28 August 2025
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    Tuesday Deep Dives: How to Ensure Your Clients Get Claims Paid Sooner

    In this technically focused session, Rob Martin from Martin Minett will explore the end-to-end claim
    Tuesday, 2 September 2025
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    Thursday Thought-Leaders: Future-Proofing the Workforce: Closing Australia’s Finance, Tech & Business Skills Gap

    Join Emily Dabbs, Head of Macro Consulting at Oxford Economics Australia, as she unpacks the finding
    Thursday, 4 September 2025
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    Thursday Thought-Leaders: How to Have a Difficult Conversation

    Join Moran Baillie, Leadership Coach & Workshops Facilitator, as she provides effective ways to appr
    Thursday, 25 September 2025
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  • Latest Articles

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    Can We Prevent Another Pandemic?

    During COVID-19, medicine and technology developed at an unprecedented rate. Could this mean the end
    19 Aug 2025
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    Five insurance lessons from China's EV market

    China is leading the world in the transition to electric vehicles. Here’s what insurers can learn, a
    18 Aug 2025
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    Knock-for-knock: rethinking liability and coverage for on-site worker injuries

    Once a simple solution to contractual liability, knock-for-knock clauses may expose insurers and ins
    13 Aug 2025
    6 min Read
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    What counts as "discipline" as a defence in psychological injury cases?

    The Colin Joss & Co Pty Limited v Williams case of psychological injury demonstrates how not to use
    07 Aug 2025
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  • Upcoming Events

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    21st Australian Insurance Industry Awards

    The Australian Insurance Industry Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of Australian organi
    Thursday, 21 August 2025
    Star Event Centre, Sydney, New South Wales
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    AICLA/ANZIIF Claims Convention

    The AICLA/ANZIIF Claims Convention (CC25) is the leading insurance claims event in Australasia, attr
    Wednesday, 17 September 2025
    Hilton Sydney, New South Wales
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    Australian Liability Conference

    This flagship conference comprises of topical, relevant, and thought-provoking presentations that fo
    Wednesday, 12 November 2025
    Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf, Sydney, New South Wales & Online (Hybrid)
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    13th New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards

    The New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of New Zealand orga
    Thursday, 27 November 2025
    Cordis Auckland, New Zealand
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