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Steadfast-backed Asparq acquires broker, wealth planner
27 August 2021
Steadfast-backed Asparq has acquired broking company Fraser and Associates and OneFocus, a wealth management and accounting firm...
AIG wins dispute over unoccupied property
27 August 2021
AIG was entitled to decline a claim related to copper piping and electrical wiring theft from a refrigerated warehouse as the property, which hadn’t been let due to COVID-19 issues, had been unoccupied for more than 90 days, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority has ruled...
Insurers to meet with Cyclone Seroja claimants
27 August 2021
The Insurance Council of Australia and insurers will meet with Cyclone Seroja claimants next week after complaints about delays...
COVID BI provisions, cat costs constrain industry earnings
26 August 2021
The general insurance industry achieved slightly better results for the year to June 30 despite the continued effects of the virus pandemic and catastrophe claims on earnings, according to the latest statistics update from the prudential regulator...
AUB earnings jump in extraordinary year
26 August 2021
AUB Group earnings have jumped as increases in commercial line premiums contributed to a stronger result from the key Australian broking division...
Outlook reveals spring bushfire risk
26 August 2021
Grass and crop growth in south-east Queensland and northern NSW, along with plentiful grass and dry soil in the north of WA, are creating above normal fire potential conditions in those areas as Australia heads into spring...
NIBA postpones annual convention to 2022
26 August 2021
The National Insurance Brokers Association annual convention has been rescheduled to February 7-21 as Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane all battle COVID by restricting social gatherings...
'Broker culture is key', compliance committee warns
25 August 2021
The Insurance Brokers Code Compliance Committee will continue to push for improved practices and conduct from intermediaries as its latest code report shows a “concerning” drop in the percentage of subscribers self-reporting breaches...
ICA business interruption test case delayed
25 August 2021
The Insurance Council of Australia second business interruption test case has been postponed for a week due to difficulties some policyholders have had in obtaining government data and expert evidence on COVID-19 outbreak details...
Insurers assessed on family violence policies
25 August 2021
Assetinsure has introduced the strongest family violence policy under requirements in the latest iteration of the General Insurance Code of Practice, but a number of firms need to make improvements, a Financial Rights Legal Centre desktop audit has found...
INsight podcast: it's raining reform
25 August 2021
The flood of regulatory reform about to wash up at the industry's door is the main focus of the latest Insurance News podcast...
Cyber premiums up 80% after 'unsustainable' losses
24 August 2021
Cyber insurance premiums in Australia increased by up to 80% in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, and claims numbers are up by 50%, Marsh says...
Reinsurance taskforce discussions kept under wraps
24 August 2021
Panels to provide advice on the planned Northern Australian cyclone reinsurance pool are being tapped for regular input as Treasury keeps a tight hold on information as it works to deliver the project by the middle of next year...
Insurance arm fuels Johns Lyng earnings rise
24 August 2021
Johns Lyng Group today reported double-digit increases in full-year earnings, underpinned by strong performances from its core insurance building and restoration services arm...
Chubb loses claim dispute over payroll fraud
24 August 2021
Chubb must payout an additional $225,420 after losing a claim dispute over the misappropriation of large sums over six years by a senior payroll officer...
Steadfast's Mansions acquires AIG prestige portfolio
20 August 2021
Steadfast underwriting agency Mansions of Australia has bought exclusive renewal rights to AIG’s home and contents portfolio for high and ultra-high net worth individuals...
Suncorp CEO joins ICA board
20 August 2021
Suncorp CEO Steve Johnston has joined the Insurance Council of Australia board amid a number of changes announced today after the August meeting...
Mansfield Awards return to online event
20 August 2021
The annual Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence will take place on September 16, with the event being held online for the second successive year...
Suncorp offers $1 million in grants to rebuild after disasters
20 August 2021
Suncorp is pledging $1 million in grants to encourage remote, rural and regional communities in Australia to rebuild more resiliently in preparation for future disasters...
Driver’s criminal record sparks dispute
19 August 2021
Auto & General has won a dispute centring on the denial of an accident claim due to the driver’s undeclared criminal record, despite the insurer having details from a previously refused application for cover...