30 August 2023
The insurance sector is most exposed to climate change and the toll will have consequences for the Australian economy, incoming Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock warns in a speech...
30 August 2023
Hurricane Idalia is intensifying and is expected to make landfall in Florida at Category 4 strength, bringing “extremely dangerous” conditions, US forecasters have warned...
30 August 2023
A Victorian homeowner who sought cover for cracking and movement damage to her property following an earthquake will not have her claim paid after a dispute ruling backed her insurer...
30 August 2023
IAG's ongoing pricing promises nightmare is the main discussion point on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast...
29 August 2023
Strata premiums have started the new financial year with increases nationally of about 15-20%, while limited options are available for riskier buildings, a Honan quarterly report says...
29 August 2023
Johns Lyng Group has achieved better than expected earnings for the year to June 30, powered by its core Insurance Building and Restoration Services division...
29 August 2023
A complainant whose home was rendered unliveable for more than a year due to delayed repairs to water damage has won her claims dispute to receive compensation for rental losses...
29 August 2023
Management consulting firm The Bridge International has appointed former Suncorp executive Graeme Browne as an associate...
25 August 2023
IAG will fight legal action launched by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission over allegations that it misled customers about loyalty discounts on certain types of home insurance...
25 August 2023
ANZ and Suncorp have formally applied for a review of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission decision to deny authorisation for the insurer’s proposed sale of its bank...
25 August 2023
Insurance individuals and companies leading the way have been recognised in the annual Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance awards...
25 August 2023
A traveller who was forced to cancel his trip to Fiji after he became his grandmother’s primary carer has lost his claims dispute...
24 August 2023
The general insurance industry posted significantly higher net profit for the year to June 30, increasing fivefold to $4.6 billion from $900 million a year earlier, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) figures released today show...
24 August 2023
The Queensland Government has announced that nearly 500 homeowners have agreed to have their properties repurchased under the Resilient Homes Fund...
24 August 2023
A homeowner has won a compensation payout after successfully arguing the insurer failed to make the property safe after it was hit by a falling tree, leading to additional damage beyond the initial incident...
24 August 2023
Gallagher Bassett has detailed a focus on addressing work-life balance as a critical tool for employers to improve workforce retention as the industry continues to face challenges with talent shortages...
23 August 2023
PSC Insurance Group has posted a rise in full-year earnings, supported by strong results across its distribution and agency businesses in Australia as well as its UK operations...
23 August 2023
Queensland and NSW face increased bushfire risk this spring while Victoria can expect warmer weather in the next few months and an earlier start to the high risk fire season, according to the Australasian Fire Authorities Council...
23 August 2023
A Queensland homeowner who sought cover after their home’s electric cables were damaged by lightning has won his claims dispute following an Australian Financial Complaints Authority decision...
23 August 2023
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission report on claims handling was one of the main topics discussed on the latest edition of the Insurance News podcast...