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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

QBE has promoted Jonathan Groves to the role of CEO Australia Pacific to replace the retiring Sue Houghton...

IAG agrees to Greensill dispute settlement

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Lying truck driver told to return workers’ comp cash

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Katherine levee to boost flood protection

25 September 2026

Jeep crash claim was fraud: AFCA

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