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Cowboy builder’s asbestos trail an act of vandalism, AFCA finds
10 October 2025
A homeowner has won a vandalism damage payout after a contractor recklessly spread asbestos dust through his property...
Sector must strive to secure coverage for everyone, ICA chair says
09 October 2025
The industry’s social licence means it must find ways to ensure residents in high-risk locations have cover, Insurance Council of Australia chair Steve Johnston says...
Lab group’s $6 million penalty a ‘turning point’ for data regime
09 October 2025
Australian Clinical Labs must pay $5.8 million over a 2022 data breach, marking the first civil penalty imposed under the Privacy Act...
Landslide probe warns on ‘forgotten’ risk
09 October 2025
An inquiry has called for “largely forgotten” landslide risks to receive greater attention after investigating a slip that destroyed a house in Victoria...
‘Threatened’ unit owner challenges insurer’s reticence on recovery
09 October 2025
A strata complex resident has lost a dispute with her motor insurer after she alleged a property company tried to force her out by damaging her car...
Human error remains driving force in truck crashes
08 October 2025
Distraction, attention lapses and other human factors were the leading causes of major loss incidents among trucks last year, according to an NTI-backed report released today...
‘Recognition of our achievements’: shareholders back Johns Lyng buyout
08 October 2025
Johns Lyng Group shareholders today voted in favour of a takeover by Pacific Equity Partners...
Travel insurer not to blame for autopsy delays, AFCA finds
08 October 2025
The financial services ombudsman has ruled out compensation for the family of a traveller who died overseas and says insurer Chubb handled the claim appropriately and offered a fair settlement...
INsight podcast: what's on Taylor Fry's Radar?
08 October 2025
Taylor Fry’s Radar report is the main subject talked about on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast...
Past premium rises tipped to drive more ‘solid to strong’ results
07 October 2025
S&P Global Ratings expects Australian general insurers to maintain robust earnings next year, barring major catastrophes or escalation of risks such as supply chain disruption...
Calmer cat year belies rising risk, ICA warns
07 October 2025
Natural catastrophe losses fell 25% to $1.97 billion last financial year, but the long-term trend is rising and vulnerable communities are particularly affected, the Insurance Council of Australia says...
System shutdown costs dominate cyber claims
07 October 2025
Business interruption is the main driver of cyber claim costs, while ransoms are paid to criminals in only 10%-15% of cases, Emergence Insurance says...
‘Startling coincidence’: AFCA backs insurer’s fraud finding on bike theft
07 October 2025
A motorbike owner who applied for a theft payout within 24 hours of buying insurance has had his claim dismissed as fraudulent...
Businesses demand ‘co-ordinated reform’ to tackle spiralling premiums
03 October 2025
Soaring premiums are forcing SMEs to go without insurance or reduce coverage to survive in a tough economy, an Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry report warns...
Marsh fills key mid-market role
03 October 2025
Marsh has promoted Poppy Foxton to head of corporate and commercial for the Pacific region...
Regulator flags tough line on strata disclosure failings
03 October 2025
The NSW strata regulator has warned of a “zero-tolerance” approach if owner-appointed managers do not comply with new laws requiring disclosure of commissions...
Hotel’s early-pandemic ‘covid case’ fails to convince AFCA
03 October 2025
A country hotel that said customers stayed away after word spread that a housekeeper had covid has lost a claim dispute...
Industry consultant Littlewoods appoints new chief
02 October 2025
Littlewoods Services has named Rebecca Ziflian, who has more than 25 years’ experience in the insurance sector, as CEO...
Employers stung in payout appeal after wasp wrong-foots worker
02 October 2025
An appeal court has backed a damages award for a worker who tripped over a rubbish bag when startled by a wasp...
NRMA climate fund backs tech, community projects
02 October 2025
NRMA Insurance has established a grant program to support Australia’s climate resilience...