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Tower Insurance renews reinsurance program, lowers premium expense estimate

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jan 1
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What happened

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Tower Insurance renewed its reinsurance program for the 2027 financial year, increasing its catastrophe cover upper limit to $970 million. The company estimates its reinsurance premium expense will be 9.5% of Gross Written Premium in 2027, which is a reduction from 10.6% in the prior year. Paul Johnston, CEO of Tower Insurance, attributed the lower expense to favorable global reinsurance market conditions and strong business performance.

From interest.co.nz

Why it matters

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The renewed program covers Tower Insurance's home, motor, boat, and commercial portfolios across New Zealand and Pacific markets. The reduction in reinsurance premium expense suggests improved risk management or favorable market conditions for the general insurer.

From interest.co.nz

Who's involved

  • Tower InsuranceThe general insurer that renewed its reinsurance program and set the catastrophe limit
  • Paul JohnstonCEO of Tower Insurance who commented on the reduction in premium expense

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Tower InsuranceSpeculative

    Policyholders in the Pacific markets might see competitive pricing from Tower Insurance due to the lower reinsurance premium expense

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