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The claims reality reshaping data centre insurance in APAC
Data centre expansion across Asia-Pacific is no longer a future trend. It is measurable, capital-intensive and accelerating. The regional market…
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0.25 CIP PointsThe claims reality reshaping data centre insurance in APAC
Data centre expansion across Asia-Pacific is no longer a future trend. It is measurable, capital-intensive and accelerating. The regional market…
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0.25 CIP PointsUpdated General Insurance Code and CPS 230: The new test for insurers
By Anna Lopata – ANZIIF Senior writer For years, regulation focused on what insurers should do. In 2026, attention is…
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0.75 CIP PointsThe benefits and risks of artificial intelligence for the insurance sector
Artificial intelligence is transforming insurance at a rapid pace, reshaping underwriting, operational processes, claims handling and risk assessment. In this…
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From long jump to long-term risk: Will Freyer’s big insurance idea
Could insurance do more than protect against loss? 2026 Lloyd’s Australia Innovators Scholarship winner Will Freyer believes it can unlock…
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$10m environmental fines: What farmers and SMEs need to know
New Zealand’s maximum environmental fine for corporate offenders has jumped from $600,000 to $10 million, sending businesses a clear message:…
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Small brokerage, big advocacy – Guardian Insurance Brokers
Guardian Insurance Brokers’ 2026 award win shows how a fiercely client-focused Adelaide brokerage has turned personal relationships, claims advocacy and…
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ANZIIF Technical: Episode 5 Pak Yulius (Billy) Bhayangkara
Indonesia’s insurance market is entering a pivotal growth phase. Pak Yulius Bhayangkara explores the reforms, capabilities and strategic priorities insurers…
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Still Building: Chris Mackinnon’s Insurance Life
After more than three decades in insurance, 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award winner Chris Mackinnon remains focused on what comes next:…
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SEADRIF: Protecting What Matters: Scaling Disaster and Climate Risk Insurance Across Southeast Asia
SEADRIF’s 2025 Annual Report offers insurers practical lessons from Southeast Asia on turning disaster risk financing into scalable protection through…
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Responding to disaster
In short The insurer response to disaster depends on the type of cover involved and the integration with local relief…
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Pete Diskin: On the ground and around the globe
Volume 48 issue 1 In July 2025, Pete Diskin celebrated 28 years of working in insurance. Not only that, but…
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Upskill: how to help customers experiencing financial hardship
Vol 48 Issue 1 In short Insurers have an ethical and regulatory obligation to assist customers facing financial hardship and…
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Simplified advice: what life insurers (and others) need to know
In short The simple advice regime’s purpose is to make it easier and more affordable for more Australians to access…
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Generative AI in insurance: what works, what doesn’t and what’s next
In short Many insurance companies are already using AI tools, with Chinese insurers leading the way in adoption and integration.…
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Tech Talk: How to close the SME cyber protection gap
Vol 48 Issue 1 In short A recent Australian Actuaries Institute paper found that while larger businesses are now taking…
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SEADRIF: Protecting What Matters: Scaling Disaster and Climate Risk Insurance Across Southeast Asia
SEADRIF’s 2025 Annual Report offers insurers practical lessons from Southeast Asia on turning disaster risk financing into scalable protection through…
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Zurich’s The Value of Chronic Care
As chronic disease reshapes lives and health systems worldwide, a new Zurich report reveals how prepared 38 countries are and…
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The Human Algorithm
The Human Algorithm explores how AI, human judgement and local expertise can work together to strengthen claims, build trust and…
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