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Coalition Pledges to Cut Insurance Capital and Compliance Costs

Coalition Pledges to Cut Insurance Capital and Compliance Costs

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The Coalition has proposed significant changes to the insurance sector's capital requirements and regulatory compliance, a move supported by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA).
This pledge comes in the lead-up to the federal election, with shadow treasurer Angus Taylor detailing the plans that aim to alleviate the industry's financial pressures.

The ICA has expressed approval, acknowledging the importance of regulation in protecting consumers and building trust in the industry. However, it highlighted the strain that rapid regulatory reforms over the last ten years have placed on resources, which in turn increases costs for customers. The proposed adjustments to capital liquidity rules could enhance productivity and cut consumer expenses, which insurers have long advocated for.

According to Angus Taylor, the financial services sector faces compliance costs exceeding $1 billion, with Australians remaining underinsured and underadvised. Taylor emphasised the need for a balance in APRA's (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) capital rules to ensure stability while improving access to finance for households and businesses. The goal is to reflect risk more accurately in insurer portfolios, reducing consumer costs and unlocking capital for investment, all while maintaining financial stability.

Expert insights from Scott Duncan, a Taylor Fry actuary, highlight challenges such as natural disaster impacts and building material cost inflation on home insurance. Duncan suggests that while capital requirements are essential, they become secondary to these factors. Current prudential standards ensure insurers hold sufficient capital against rare catastrophic events, allowing for potential higher-risk investments.

As regulatory frameworks assess the alignment of assets and liabilities, the asset risk charge mechanism remains vital. The experience of recent catastrophic events underscores the rapid changes in liabilities and the significant impact they can have, reinforcing the need for adaptable regulatory approaches.

Published:Wednesday, 26th Feb 2025
Source: Paige Estritori

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