Archive

  • Australia reveals life insurance claims and disputes data

    29 March 2019

    Comparison tool shows overall 92% claims acceptance rate

  • Apra spells out demands for life industry stress tests

    14 March 2019

    Australian regulator expects tests to be better integrated into decision making

  • Australian regulator mulls cutting use of offshore reinsurance

    04 March 2019

    Apra is concerned about not being able to oversee the life industry’s risk profile effectively

  • Australian regulator takes tougher line on insurers

    28 February 2019

    Apra will be ‘meaner’ deputy chairman says

  • Mandatory climate change disclosures "are only a question of time"

    27 February 2019

    Geoff Summerhayes, board member of the Australian regulator and chair of the UNEP SIF, warns insurers of increased scrutiny

  • Australian commission hauls insurers over coals for poor conduct

    04 February 2019

    Industry acknowledges failings and vows to change

  • Pressure remains on AMP over Resolution Life M&A

    12 December 2018

    Australia’s stock exchange also accused of failing to protect investors’ rights

  • IFRS 17 proposed deferral may disrupt Australia's prudential frameworks integration plans

    16 November 2018

    Apra updates plan to align AASB 17 with capital frameworks of life and general insurers and of private health insurers

  • Australia aims to raise health insurer capital requirements

    16 November 2018

    Apra proposing to extend Lagic regime to private health insurers

  • Australian regulator flags greater accountability for appointed actuaries

    29 September 2017

    Actuarial role at insurers should focus less on compliance and more on significant business strategies, says Apra