insuranceNEWS.com.au http://www.insurancenews.com.au/ General insurance and financial services news from Australia and around the world en-au admin@insurancenews.com.au Copyright 2012 ICA criticises flood mitigation funding http://www.insurancenews.com.au/local/ica-criticises-flood-mitigation-funding http://www.insurancenews.com.au/local/ica-criticises-flood-mitigation-funding The Federal Budget has left flood-prone communities exposed by not providing enough for mitigation infrastructure in last week’s Budget, the Insurance Council of Australia says…

]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 13:19:00 +1000 Bridgecorp appeal back to New Zealand http://www.insurancenews.com.au/local/bridgecorp-appeal-back-to-new-zealand http://www.insurancenews.com.au/local/bridgecorp-appeal-back-to-new-zealand It’s back to New Zealand for an appeal against the Bridgecorp directors’ and officers’ decision after the Centro shareholder class action was settled last week without resolving the question of D&O…

]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 13:19:00 +1000 NZ home insurance premiums climb 40% http://www.insurancenews.com.au/local/nz-home-insurance-premiums-climb-40 http://www.insurancenews.com.au/local/nz-home-insurance-premiums-climb-40 The cost of insuring a home in New Zealand has increased by 40% this year and contents cover has risen more than 10%, according to Statistics New Zealand…

]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 13:18:00 +1000 Super fund seeds local catastrophe bond fund http://www.insurancenews.com.au/local/super-fund-seeds-local-catastrophe-bond-fund http://www.insurancenews.com.au/local/super-fund-seeds-local-catastrophe-bond-fund An Australian catastrophe insurance-linked securities fund has attracted an initial $30 million investment from NGS Super…

]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 13:17:00 +1000 Rural businesses benefit from brokers’ advice: survey http://www.insurancenews.com.au/local/rural-businesses-benefit-from-brokers-advice-survey http://www.insurancenews.com.au/local/rural-businesses-benefit-from-brokers-advice-survey Rural businesses that use a broker will gain much better cover, yet often believe they are too small or can’t afford to use a broker…

]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 13:17:00 +1000 Australian cars lag in security http://www.insurancenews.com.au/local/australian-cars-lag-in-security http://www.insurancenews.com.au/local/australian-cars-lag-in-security The National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council has called on Australian manufacturers to lift their game in fitting vehicle identification technology…

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