Generali and Descartes launch new ILS Fund
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Media release attached. Contact details: GC&C Media Relations: GC&Ccommunication@generali.com Descartes Press Contacts: Eric Allombert (+33) 6 8991 5373 pressrelations@descartesunderwriting.com
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Bupa and Healthscope reach a new agreement
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Bupa Australia and Healthscope are pleased to announce they have reached a two-year in-principle agreement to ensure customers will continue to experience no additional out of pocket expenses when receiving care at a Healthscope hospital. Bupa Health Insurance Acting Managing Director Kate Williams said the agreement confirmed Bupa and Healthscope’s shared commitment to work … Continued
Insurer sanctioned by CGC for serious claims and complaints handling failures
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The General Insurance Code Governance Committee (CGC) has sanctioned an insurer for significant breaches of the industry Code of Practice, requiring it to make a $100,000 Community Benefit Payment. Serious failures in the insurer’s handling of claims and complaints significantly impacted 35 customers, including 22 affected by severe weather events. Chair of the CGC Ms … Continued
Xceedance extends UAC partnership
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XCEEDANCE EXTENDS UAC PARTNERSHIP SYDNEY – The Underwriting Agencies Council (UAC) and Xceedance have extended their partnership. Xceedance, the leading global provider of strategic operations support for insurance organisations has announced it will continue its platinum sponsorship of UAC in 2025. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration and growth within … Continued
ITC London: Duck Creek Technologies Hosts “Forecasting the Future of Commercial Lines Insurance” Roundtable
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The company to showcase its modern cloud-native suite for insurers LONDON, Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, the global intelligent solutions provider redefining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, will join partners and industry leaders at ITC London taking place 27-28 January at The Brewery in London. In … Continued
Queenslanders brace for extreme Summer weather: will your insurance policy protect you? Attwood Marshall Lawyers Commercial Litigation Partner and NSW Law Society Accredited Specialist in Dispute Resolution, Charles Lethbridge, discusses what to do if you
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Reflecting on the extreme weather events that lashed Queensland and Northern New South Wales last year, causing widespread destruction, many people can struggle face when dealing with insurance claims. Attwood Marshall Lawyers Commercial Litigation Partner and NSW Law Society Accredited Specialist in Dispute Resolution, Charles Lethbridge, discusses what to do if you suffer loss as … Continued
REVOLUTIONARY TECH SOLUTION TACKLES AUSTRALIA’S COSTLIEST NATURAL HAZARD – FLOODS
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Media release 19 December 2024 REVOLUTIONARY TECH SOLUTION TACKLES AUSTRALIA’S COSTLIEST NATURAL HAZARD – FLOODS Floods are among the most frequent and costliest natural disasters, costing Australia’s economy millions each year and posing significant challenges for businesses and communities. This year, the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) reported the impact of extreme weather on … Continued
Wild weather damage soars in summer but holidaymakers would sooner leave their home clean, than safe
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New research from NRMA Insurance has revealed that most of the 13.1 million Australians[1] who are planning a holiday this summer will prioritise a clean home over taking steps to protect it from severe weather. Ensuring they leave their home clean is a priority for 2 in 3 Aussies (67%), rising to 71% … Continued
Duck Creek Technologies Strengthens Global Sales Leadership with Strategic Appointments in North America, EMEA, and APAC
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New executive hires reinforce the company’s commitment to elevating the customer experience, driving growth on a global scale, and leading a movement to transform the insurance industry in 2025 and beyond BOSTON, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and … Continued
Aussies rush to finish the year on a healthy note
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With the end of 2024 fast approaching, Aussies are rushing to book in medical appointments before the silly season and make the most out of their Extras with optical, dental, myotherapy and physiotherapy appointments surging in last-minute bookings. According to the Bupa Pulse Check, a national survey of 2,000 Aussies, more than a third of … Continued