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Australia News
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Victoria lags behind as nation lowers its car theft claims
Victoria’s rising car theft claims raise concerns over urban crime trends and growing insurance cost
Victoria’s rising car theft claims raise concerns over urban crime trends and growing insurance costs. -
Robodebt victims settle, but systemic risk remains
Social services council calls for those responsible to be held accountable.
Social services council calls for those responsible to be held accountable. -
Strong winds top wild weather concerns for Aussies
Two in three have experienced danger in windy conditions but only 48% take precautions.
Two in three have experienced danger in windy conditions but only 48% take precautions.
New Zealand News
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ACC motorcycle injury claims hit five-year high
Insurer calls for riders to take care this month with recovery from last year’s injuries costing $15
Insurer calls for riders to take care this month with recovery from last year’s injuries costing $150 million. -
Soil profiler simulates earthquakes to predict impacts
NZ research shows the top 100-200 metres of soil can amplify the strength and length of shaking.
NZ research shows the top 100-200 metres of soil can amplify the strength and length of shaking. -
Kiwis in the dark about risks to their homes
New research from Tower reveals 48% of New Zealanders want more info on their climate exposure.
New research from Tower reveals 48% of New Zealanders want more info on their climate exposure.
South-East Asia News
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Just 12% of catastrophe losses insured in Asia
Verisk urges insurers to expand cover and modelling as the region faces rising losses.
Verisk urges insurers to expand cover and modelling as the region faces rising losses. -
Chinese insurers at the forefront of renewables
Three top insurers collectively captured more than $200 million in new premiums between 2023 and 202
Three top insurers collectively captured more than $200 million in new premiums between 2023 and 2024. -
World Bank report urges Vietnam to invest in high tech
The country’s low debt provides “ample” room for targeted growth to infrastructure and talent.
The country’s low debt provides “ample” room for targeted growth to infrastructure and talent.