Steadfast's move into the US market is the main topic of discussion on the latest Insurance News podcast.

As previously reported, the listed Australian group has acquired independent insurance broker network ISU Group for $US55 million ($86 million).

This week’s edition of INsight, hosted by Insurance News MD Andrew Silcox, features the observations of Chairman Terry McMullan, Managing Editor John Deex, Deputy Editor Wendy Pugh, and Senior Journalist Bernice Han.

Also discussed by the panel was the potential for comparison websites to help with home insurance affordability, this season's cyclone forecast, and IAG's new Eton-educated CFO.

You can find previous episodes of INsight published here.