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APRA's Updated Reinsurance Framework: What Insurers Need to Know
APRA's Updated Reinsurance Framework: What Insurers Need to Know
14 May 2026: Paige Estritori
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has recently refined its reinsurance framework to facilitate insurers' access to alternative reinsurance arrangements, including insurance-linked securities (ILS) and catastrophe bonds. This initiative aims to balance the need for flexibility in reinsurance options with the imperative of protecting policyholders. - read more
APRA's New Capital Treatment for Longevity Products: Implications for Insurers
APRA's New Capital Treatment for Longevity Products: Implications for Insurers
14 May 2026: Paige Estritori
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has finalised amendments to its prudential standards concerning the capital treatment of longevity products, including annuities. These reforms are designed to bolster the market for retirement income solutions by aligning capital requirements more closely with the long-term nature of these products. - read more
The Rising Cost of Regulatory Compliance in Australia's Insurance Sector
The Rising Cost of Regulatory Compliance in Australia's Insurance Sector
14 May 2026: Paige Estritori
Australia's general insurers are raising concerns about the escalating costs associated with regulatory compliance, which they estimate to be up to $3.5 billion annually. This substantial financial burden is reportedly contributing to higher premiums and affecting the industry's productivity. - read more
Comprehensive 2025 Life Insurance Data Released by APRA and ASIC
Comprehensive 2025 Life Insurance Data Released by APRA and ASIC
14 May 2026: Paige Estritori
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have jointly released the Life Insurance Claims and Disputes Statistics for the year ending December 31, 2025. This publication provides a detailed analysis of the performance of the Australian life insurance industry, offering valuable insights for policyholders and industry stakeholders alike. - read more
TAL and Acenda Recognised in Money Magazine's 2026 Life Insurer Awards
TAL and Acenda Recognised in Money Magazine's 2026 Life Insurer Awards
14 May 2026: Paige Estritori
Money magazine has announced the winners of its 2026 Life Insurance Awards, recognising outstanding performers in the Australian life insurance sector. TAL has been named Life Insurer of the Year across both group and direct insurance categories, while Acenda has secured the title of Life Insurer of the Year in the advised insurance category. - read more

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A specific risk or cause of loss covered by an insurance policy, such as fire, theft, or flood.