Market spotlight

Australia

Nat CAT in Australia not a 'surprise', but do reflect gaps in readiness

Insurer ‘surprise’ to disasters in Australia reflects gaps in surge readiness, rather than actual surprise to predictable events, and requires mature CAT operating models with clear triggers.

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Performance-based designs vital to managing fire risk

Performance-based design may be the answer to fire safety strategies that look beyond legislative expectations and take site-specific hazards into account.

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Australian insurers face a new regulatory reality

While the regulatory landscape has remained outwardly stable, a wave of reforms is reshaping governance, accountability and risk expectation, placing sharper demands on boards, data capabilities and insurer oversight.

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Annuities market poised for growth as retirement focus shifts

Australia’s retirement system is entering a structural shift, with regulatory reforms, rising longevity risks and improving product integration expected to support long-term growth in the annuities market.

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Magazine

May 2026

Contents

Magazine Table of Contents

Market spotlight

Australia

Nat CAT in Australia not a 'surprise', but do reflect gaps in readiness

Performance-based designs vital to managing fire risk

Australian insurers face a new regulatory reality

Annuities market poised for growth as retirement focus shifts

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