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EPISODE · May 20, 2026

Thu, 21st May 2026

from Insurance News Wrap · host Paige Estritori

In this week's insurance news, Australia's non-life insurance sector posts strong growth with an 11.1% revenue increase, largely credited to high contributions from top insurers, decreased catastrophe losses, and substantial investment income. Meanwhile, the proposed $1.35 billion acquisition of RAC Insurance by the Insurance Australia Group (IAG) is under ACCC scrutiny due to potential competition reduction concerns. In life insurance, The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority reports a notable increase in underwriting gains, spearheaded by a surge in individual disability income insurance profits. Finally, amid a soft commercial insurance market, Insurance Australia Group's IIA division introduces a tech-driven adaptive approach to enhance risk pricing and service delivery. The summary reflects industry resilience and adaptation amid challenges and potential impacts from geopolitical conflicts.

In this week's insurance news, Australia's non-life insurance sector posts strong growth with an 11.1% revenue increase, largely credited to high contributions from top insurers, decreased catastrophe losses, and substantial investment income. Meanwhile, the proposed $1.35 billion acquisition of RAC Insurance by the Insurance Australia Group (IAG) is under ACCC scrutiny due to potential competition reduction concerns. In life insurance, The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority reports a notable increase in underwriting gains, spearheaded by a surge in individual disability income insurance profits. Finally, amid a soft commercial insurance market, Insurance Australia Group's IIA division introduces a tech-driven adaptive approach to enhance risk pricing and service delivery. The summary reflects industry resilience and adaptation amid challenges and potential impacts from geopolitical conflicts.

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