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Features, analysis and opinion from the December 2025/January 2026 edition of Insurance News magazine

Tech meets talent

Our broker roundtable looks forward to the evolution of the risk adviser, and how AI may smooth the process

The 10 trends of ’25

From climate to codes and the affordability crisis, we look at the big issues and big hitters of 2025

Winning messages

If you love feathered friends and helpful hounds, we’ve got you covered. Yes, it’s time for the insurance ad oscars

ON THE RANGE: An industry report finds insurers well positioned to withstand the premium rate slowdown

A GOOD TIME, NOT A LONG TIME: Aon’s risk experts explain why the current market softening may not have staying power

YOUR CHOICE: The Curium Risk and Compliance Summit hears there is no excuse for breaches now technology can keep companies in line

Academy awards 

We meet some of the first-year participants in the Underwriting Agencies Council’s leadership learning program.

The space race

How the latest satellite imaging technology is helping Australia prepare for the cyclone threat

Disaster hub

Tech group EXL has an idea for tackling post-disaster claim surges that employs both AI and human resources

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  • Lion says ‘cheers to 10 years’
  • Young team supports cyclone-hit community
  • Hundreds head to ‘Hamo’ for IA conference
  • Vero, GIO celebrate RM Advancer winners
  • Brokers out in force for association convention
  • MGA marks 50 years

SOLID STRATA: Premiums have bucked the trend set by house cover, giving brokers a solid sales pitch

INSIDE INFORMATION: UAC’S new strategic plan reaffirms the key pillars that have shaped the group’s direction.