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Reinsurers' share of insured natcat losses halved in 2023, S&P Global estimates

Many catastrophes were too small to trigger treaty cover, webinar hears

Australian cyclone pool faces just 25% of claims costs it expected in 2023/24

S&P Global names Australia as fourth costliest natcat jurisdiction for insurers

Apra urges Australia's property insurers to consider alternative ways to reinsure

Country's reinsurers made A$1.25 for every dollar of claims paid over decade, says S&P Global Ratings

Relocation, relocation, relocation: Australia debates the last resort for property insurability crisis

The property agent's catchcry of "location, location, location" is being reinvented as homeowners face up to the growing threats from natural catastrophes and climate change. David Walker reports

Australian non-life insurers will retain more risk to cap ceding costs

Suncorp boosts nat cat budget by A$200m as flooding hits Australia

S&P Global expects "continued upward pressure" on industry's reinsurance rates

Australian BI line posts 278% combined ratio in Q4

Non-life firms' BI reserving contributes to A$1.1bn quarterly loss

Government reinsurer no panacea for Australian natcat cover costs

Practitioners warn Queensland's proposal may add complexity to system

Australian non-life insurers commence second BI test-case

Definitions of disease, proximity and prevention of access up for debate

QBE surprises itself in reinsurance negotiations

S&P emphasises Australia's worth to global reinsurers