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  • 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

  • Australian regulator sets strategic goals for insurance supervision

    29 August 2017

    Stronger recovery and resolution framework is part of Apra's 2020 plan

  • Australian private health insurers given extra time on risk management standards

    27 July 2017

    Standards will ensure firms are resilient to current and emerging risks

  • Four Australian GI firms have more than 40 reinsurance counterparties

    15 June 2017

    Apra report warns of general insurers' reliance on European reinsurance