Allianz plans Sydney memorial service for Donna Walker 20 September 2019 Allianz will hold a special memorial service on Monday for Chief Technical Officer Donna Walker, who died while holidaying in East Africa earlier this month... Read More...
Rise of the dash cam: increasing numbers use footage for claims 20 September 2019 The number of drivers using dash cam footage to help with insurance claims has soared by 92% over the last two years, according to a new survey by Allianz Australia... Read More...
Industry is ready to Dive In again 20 September 2019 The annual Lloyd’s global Dive In Festival is set to mark its fifth year next week with events in Australia and around the world to promote greater inclusion and diversity in the industry... Read More...
AIMS survey highlights industry shift 16 September 2019 Brokers are starting to move business in response to new insurtech offerings, the latest AIMS member survey shows... Read More...
IAG rejects possible $1 billion claim in add-on class action 16 September 2019 A class action against IAG subsidiary Swann Insurance over add-on cover sold through motor dealerships could involve sums of up to $1 billion, the Federal Court has heard... Read More...
ICA warns against ‘quick solutions’ for northern Australia 16 September 2019 A Government-backed reinsurance pool or insurance mutual would provide only marginal premium relief – if any – for the north of Australia, the Insurance Council of Australia says in a submission... Read More...
AFA savages commissions bill 16 September 2019 The passage of the bill banning grandfathered commissions last week leaves thousands of advisers and clients without any solutions about what to do, the Association of Financial Advisers says... Read More...
NTI mourns ‘powerhouse’ state manager Renzo Antidormi 16 September 2019 NTI Victoria and Tasmania State Manager Renzo Antidormi has died after a three-year battle with cancer. He was 57... Read More...
Global premium growth steady despite economic headwinds 16 September 2019 Insurers have remained profitable despite nearly every large economy experiencing slowing momentum, while emerging markets are benefitting from insurtech investments, the Insurance Information Institute says... Read More...
Climate change: still in denial as neighbourhoods burn 16 September 2019 Australia’s biggest insurers have flagged the importance of urgent action on climate change as out-of-season bushfires rip through Queensland and NSW... Read More...