Ex-Cyclone Alfred’s relatively mild impact on southeast Queensland and north NSW is the main discussion point on this week’s episode of the Insurance News podcast.

As reported, the storm fell well short of the nightmare scenarios thrown up last week during its long slog towards the coast. However, claims are beginning to flow as homeowners assess damage and begin the clean-up. 

This week’s edition of INsight, hosted by Insurance News MD Andrew Silcox, features editor-in-chief John Deex and senior journalists Miranda Maxwell and Bernice Han.

Also up for discussion in this episode: insurers cop another kicking as the rival parties look to score points in the federal election battle; and reports on home cover affordability, SME sentiment and gender pay gaps give the industry more food for thought.

You can find the latest episode, and previous episodes of INsight, published here.