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Breaking News    23 September 2026 10:20 AEST

IAG continues fight after ACCC blocks RAC deal

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has opposed IAG’s planned $1.35 billion purchase of WA’s RAC Insurance, but the company will continue to pursue deal approval through a new public interest avenue introduced this year...

QBE names new local chief

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  • Tower renews reinsurance program
  • Redion says it's ready for more

Regulatory & Government

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  • Lawcover warns of PI competition detriment
  • Feedback sought on last resort scheme ‘waterfall’
  • Victoria acts on danger at work

Life Insurance

  • Australians don’t trust AI for major financial decisions, survey finds
  • Compliance watchdog warns on renewals failings
  • Labourer wins TPD dispute over 'suitable work'
  • FAAA finalises excellence awards contenders

The Professional

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  • Lockton recruits Moore from Zurich
  • Canopius adds Asia Pacific claims, underwriting managers
  • Steadfast prioritises people at Dive In event

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  • Federato launches into local market
  • Lloyd’s Lab welcomes latest cohort
  • Chubb's new chief scientist to 'push boundaries of what AI can do'

International

  • Buffett steps back at 96
  • AIG announces GI chief's retirement
  • Zurich nears Beazley buyout finish line
  • Great Miami hurricane repeat could cost $280 billion

Analysis

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  • The new shape of marine war risk
  • Insurers are using AI – but can they underwrite it?
  • Wide nets and low bars: draft code draws more feedback
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