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Forecasters warn of weekend cyclone, flood danger
06 February 2026
A tropical low near WA has a high chance of developing into a cyclone that could cross the Pilbara coastline over the weekend, the Bureau of Meteorology says...
Monitor examines insurers’ levy practices as axe looms
06 February 2026
The NSW Emergency Services Levy Insurance Monitor has consulted six companies about their approach to managing the charge ahead of its expected removal...
Conference tackles key market trends through exclusive report
06 February 2026
Attendees at the third annual Insurance News conference will be given an exclusive printed copy of the latest INFORM report, put together with experts at Finity...
Injured skier wins air ambulance payout after repatriation row
06 February 2026
An injured skier who flew home from Japan against his insurer’s advice has won his bid for a payout to cover an air ambulance and unused hotel costs...
Aviso reveals leadership line-up after Lockton raid
05 February 2026
Aviso Specialty has confirmed a series of senior appointments after recruiting significant numbers of staff from rival brokerage Lockton...
Workers’ comp overhaul passes after months of deadlock
05 February 2026
Reforms to NSW’s workplace injury compensation laws have finally passed parliament after the state government and opposition agreed on compromises made by crossbenchers...
Zurich, Beazley agree $15 billion buyout
05 February 2026
Zurich and Beazley have reached preliminary agreement on an £8 billion ($15.6 billion) takeover after the Swiss giant improved its offer for the speciality lines insurer...
Flood payout a bitter pill, but pharmacist wins dispute
05 February 2026
A pharmacy owner has been awarded an additional payout for flood damage after her insurer overpaid for repairs that “artificially eroded” her sum insured...
Tattoo artist draws up safety standard to tackle insurance issues
04 February 2026
A tattooist has launched a new safety and compliance standard as his industry battles “systemic insurance challenges”...
Capacity, claims trends keep commercial rates soft
04 February 2026
Commercial cover prices in Australia dropped by up to 20% in the fourth quarter as conditions remained in buyers’ favour, Aon says in a global market update...
Accommodation company wins covid cancellations row
04 February 2026
A short-stay accommodation business has won a dispute over cover for trading losses following a Covid-19 outbreak...
INsight podcast: summer fires turn up heat on affordability
04 February 2026
The first natural catastrophe of the year is the hottest topic on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast...
Perils raises spring storm loss estimate
03 February 2026
Insured losses from storms in Australia’s east in October will reach $1.51 billion, Swiss catastrophe data company Perils estimates...
Redacted report breaks down NZ affordability issue
03 February 2026
New Zealand home premiums have risen at three times the pace of the consumer price index since 2011 and by more than 40% in the past two years, with properties subject to flooding and seismic risks drawing significantly higher increases, a Treasury report says...
ASIC deputy to step up after Longo leaves
03 February 2026
Australian Securities and Investments Commission deputy chair Sarah Court will become chair when Joe Longo finishes his term at the end of May...
AFCA backs insurer after chewing over termite damage claim
03 February 2026
A homeowner who tried to link termite holes in his wall to a previous storm damage claim will not be covered after the complaints authority accepted long-term moisture issues led to the loss...
Three charged over $1m insurance fraud
30 January 2026
Financial crime squad detectives in NSW have charged three men over an alleged insurance fraud worth more than $1 million that involved fake invoices for lawn mowing, cleaning and other domestic services...
Insurer warned over motor discount failures
30 January 2026
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance has been issued a public warning for failing to deliver on advertised discounts for motor policies sold online and through vehicle dealerships...
Crash victim at fault for checking phone while crossing road
30 January 2026
A man who was hit by a car as he crossed a six-lane road while looking at his phone has had his benefits claim rejected after the NSW Personal Injury Commission found he was at fault...
Jeweller not to blame for $500k distraction theft: AFCA
30 January 2026
Lloyd’s must settle with a jewellery shop after a customer stole gold chains worth $500,000 when a sales assistant left the room, the industry ombudsman has ruled...