Munich Re

Insurance Council of New Zealand says insights from global reinsurers reinforce message that 'catastrophe risk is increasing in scale and complexity' as it renews call for faster action to keep insurance accessible, protect communities

Insurance Council of New Zealand says insights from global reinsurers reinforce message that 'catastrophe risk is increasing in scale and complexity' as it renews call for faster action to keep insurance accessible, protect communities

Climate disasters haven’t shrunk Munich Re’s risk appetite but the reinsurance giant says industry level change is needed to combat growing number of climate crisis events

Climate disasters haven’t shrunk Munich Re’s risk appetite but the reinsurance giant says industry level change is needed to combat growing number of climate crisis events

NZIER says barriers to climate adaptation investment need to be addressed while resilience investment needs to be incentivised

NZIER says barriers to climate adaptation investment need to be addressed while resilience investment needs to be incentivised

Climate change risks not limited to coastal properties, with the risk of river flooding also likely to increase significantly

Climate change risks not limited to coastal properties, with the risk of river flooding also likely to increase significantly

Munich Re, Swiss Re and Hannover Re to receive 12.5% of IAG's premium income in exchange for paying 12.5% of its claims and expenses; Deal to boost capital and reduce earnings volatility

Munich Re, Swiss Re and Hannover Re to receive 12.5% of IAG's premium income in exchange for paying 12.5% of its claims and expenses; Deal to boost capital and reduce earnings volatility

EQC Act review stalled by 'the complexity of the issues and ongoing engagement with insurance industry stakeholders', Treasury says

EQC Act review stalled by 'the complexity of the issues and ongoing engagement with insurance industry stakeholders', Treasury says

Insurers worry about climate change but the changes in 2015 actually lowered their losses. But premiums won't be reducing and they warn about becoming complacent

Insurers worry about climate change but the changes in 2015 actually lowered their losses. But premiums won't be reducing and they warn about becoming complacent

EQC imposes deadline on home repairs to move forward with complex claims

EQC imposes deadline on home repairs to move forward with complex claims

Overdue EQC review sparks uncertainty among re-insurers

Overdue EQC review sparks uncertainty among re-insurers

Vulnerable re-insurers under pressure to raise their rates

Vulnerable re-insurers under pressure to raise their rates