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The RBA has increased the cash rate target three times over the four months through August 2022 to limit spending and tame inflation. Rising interest rates are likely to increase the cost of borrowing and subdue business confidence, while simultaneously taming inflation.
The industry is forecast to improve over the next five years, as local and global economies are projected to record stronger growth. Interest rates are expected to rise too, which will likely boost investment income for insurers. The industry includes general insurers and reinsurers. General insurers underwrite insurance policies to cover individuals and businesses' financial loss associated with property, casualty, liability and other risks. Underwriting involves assuming risks and assigning premiums. ]
Profitability is expected to rise over the long term with less pressure on net interest margins. The primary activities of this industry are: building society operation, financial asset investment service provision, credit union operation, banking service provision, money market dealing, and non-depository financing.