Jul 22, 2026 – 5.00amInvestors and analysts remain wary of ASX-listed insurers, concerned earnings are at a cyclical peak after years of strong returns.“The market tends to reward earnings recovery where it looks repeatable,” says Janice How, professor of finance at the Queensland University of Technology. “In insurance, that means disciplined pricing and careful risk management, not just premiums running ahead of costs for a period.”Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Listed insurers ‘at peak’ as premium rises raise eyebrows
Analysts are dubious whether insurers will bring investors growth, though some see potential in an evolution of the industry.
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