Analysis
Budget submission gives new impetus to old arguments
02 March 2026
The Insurance Council of Australia has outlined 11 federal budget recommendations, as it warns the government not to gamble with Australians’ futures...
Commission impossible? Strata’s moment of truth looms
23 February 2026
After all the independent studies, headlines, television exposés and industry reflection, strata insurance professionals are bracing for two reports that could have a dramatic impact on how they operate...
The market reaction to AI shopping: what’s really going on?
16 February 2026
The recent pullback in global insurance and broker stocks following the emergence of AI-enabled shopping agents reflects a familiar market reflex: pricing in disruption quickly, well before the operating reality is fully clear...
Big breaches: the top cyber incidents of 2025
09 February 2026
Last year, Australian companies and residents fell victim to a number of headline-grabbing cyberattacks – with Qantas and major superannuation funds among those affected...
No levies, more levees: ICA presents case against TasInsure
02 February 2026
Tasmania may not experience cyclones or the kind of flooding seen in mainland eastern Australia, but insurers point out that 98% of the state is bushfire-prone and setting up a government-owned retail insurer isn’t the answer on affordability...
Year of improvement: five key points from insurer code report
15 December 2025
The General Insurance Code Governance Committee has released its annual report, arguing its activities this year have driven improvements across the sector...
A year in stories: your favourite articles from 2025
08 December 2025
There has been a steady flow of significant news stories this year, and the team at insuranceNEWS.com.au has already published more than 2700 articles...
Paving paradise, and other rising risks for 2026
01 December 2025
Moody’s has identified 10 emerging threats it says are poised to reshape the global risk landscape for insurers next year and beyond...
Premium rises still hitting home as disputes roll in
24 November 2025
Homeowners continue to feel hard done by as they’re slugged with large premium rises, as a spate of determinations published by the dispute ombudsman shows...
10 things we learnt about TasInsure
17 November 2025
The Tasmanian Government has released a discussion paper and preliminary draft legislation on its proposed state insurer, TasInsure. Here we pull 10 key learnings from the documents...
Square numbers: the latest dispute data from AFCA’s cube
10 November 2025
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has updated its datacube, which provides a breakdown of disputes by sector, company and product...
We can crack the strata payment puzzle without swinging a sledgehammer
03 November 2025
MGA executive chairman John George shares his views on the insurance commissions debate...
The startling stats that reveal cybercrime’s impact on business
27 October 2025
The financial services industry is a growing target for hackers, according to the Australian Signals Directorate's 2024-25 Cyber Threat Report...
How do you solve a problem like paid representatives?
20 October 2025
Add-on insurance complaints made by paid representatives have soared, putting some insurers and the ombudsman service under serious pressure...
‘A lot of coffee being drunk’: battle for broking talent in full swing
10 October 2025
The international brokerages have all appointed local leaders in recent months – and commentators believe this could lead to unprecedented staff movement as new CEOs look to deliver on promises and surround themselves with trusted people...
Bumper industry profits mask a mixed picture
06 October 2025
Taylor Fry’s latest Radar report shows there are many nuances behind strong headline earnings in the industry, as signs of softening spread in some parts of the market...
The wake-up call insurers need to end ‘climate-blind’ cover
29 September 2025
The first National Climate Risk Assessment, released this month, confirms what many in the insurance sector have long known: climate risk is rising, and regional Australia will bear the brunt
Dive In targets change in ‘culture and talent’
22 September 2025
The industry’s annual Dive In festival was held worldwide last week, with insurance experts applauding the theme Belonging Builds Tomorrow...
Navigating CPS 230: the new reality for underwriting agencies
15 September 2025
The prudential regulator’s game-changing operational resilience standard leaves agencies walking a fine line between their own needs and those of insurers...
Comparators on steroids: AI insurance shopping is on the way
08 September 2025
The insurance sector is experiencing an AI revolution. Insurers are investing heavily to automate back office functions, accelerate claims processing, detect fraud and personalise offerings. However, there are signs another, external, revolution is taking place...