Why KPMG believes El Nino will boost the profits of IAG, Suncorp and QBE
One analyst says catastrophe claims in El Nino periods are broadly on par with that of neutral weather patterns, and 42 per cent lower than in La Nina.
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One analyst says catastrophe claims in El Nino periods are broadly on par with that of neutral weather patterns, and 42 per cent lower than in La Nina.
Premiums a massive $24 billion vs. total profits only $100 million
Insurance costs are rising for small businesses, as KPMG projects double-digit increases over the next twelve months.
Some shares, like the ASX 200’s Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG), have inbuilt protection from the market’s ebbs and flows.
KPMG Partner and insurance expert Scott Guse says premiums will rise 10 per cent this year in worrying news for households already struggling with a cost of living crisis.