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‘Trust is built, not promised’: New Gen i Council member Claire Simpson
International broker, award-winning leader and lifelong learner, Claire Simpson brings a philosophy of trust, curiosity and continuous learning and genuine…
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Four Reviews, One Direction for Australia’s Insurance Profession
The Life Insurance Code Review, General Insurance Code review, NIBA's draft Insurance Brokers Code of Practice and the IBCCC strata…
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IAG NZ Report: A long-term approach to natural hazard risk reduction
New Zealand is one of the most natural hazard-prone countries in the world, but its approach to managing hazards is…
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ANZIIF Technical Podcast | Episode 2: Rebecca Miller – Zahra Foundation
One in four women experience domestic violence, and over 90% of those cases involve financial abuse. Financial abuse is rarely…
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Underwriting starts with better questions, says Zurich’s Matthew O’Sullivan
Zurich Australia & New Zealand Chief Underwriting Officer Matthew O’Sullivan says underwriting isn’t about saying no. As MC of ANZIIF’s…
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Cyber Claims in Focus 2026
Help drive better outcomes from cyber insurance and respond to the most impactful threats more effectively with Willis’ latest global…
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Fire-related claims are subject to heightened scrutiny due to the potential for fraud. Fraudulent fire claims, where a fire is intentionally...
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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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