Suncorp eyes premium changes as hail hits earnings
18 February 2026
Suncorp is reviewing its pricing for hail risk after “elevated” natural catastrophe costs dented its first-half earnings...
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NIBA small business survey shows ‘broker advantage’
18 February 2026
A survey of more than 400 SME owners confirms high levels of trust and confidence in brokers and demonstrates the “tangible value” they provide...
Landlord must wait on claim as police probe cannabis farm
18 February 2026
The industry ombudsman has allowed IAG to pause a claim decision on a property damaged by tenants growing cannabis until police finish their inquiries...
INsight podcast: could ESL be extinguished at last?
18 February 2026
Long-awaited progress on the abolition of the NSW emergency services levy is the main item discussed on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast...
‘Shaped by you’: NIBA invites member feedback on code revamp
17 February 2026
The National Insurance Brokers Association has launched a member engagement campaign called Your Voice, Your Code...
Munich Re casualty chief to lead Australasian non-life team
17 February 2026
Munich Re chief underwriting officer for casualty Michaela Hannemann has been appointed head of the group’s Australasian non-life business...
Terrorism pool locks in retrocession cover
17 February 2026
The Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation has purchased a retrocession limit of $2 billion for its terrorism program this year following extensive engagement with global reinsurance markets...
Unborn, uncovered: AFCA rules on a case of calf truths
17 February 2026
A cattle farm that lost more than 100 unborn calves in a disease outbreak will not receive a payout after the complaints authority determined its insurance did not cover foetuses...
Cowden names chairman, CEO
13 February 2026
Broking company Cowden has named experienced insurance industry executive Veronica Grigg as CEO and Paul Shand as chairman...
Nib inks deal to sell World Nomads travel business
13 February 2026
Listed health group Nib Holdings will sell its World Nomads international travel insurance business for a cash consideration of $67.5 million to International Medical Group...
Insurer must pay home claim despite waterproofing defect
13 February 2026
A homeowner whose property was damaged after more than a week of torrential rainfall will be paid out even though the home was not adequately waterproofed...
ICA chief to outline challenges at Insurance News conference
13 February 2026
Insurance Council of Australia CEO Andrew Hall will deliver a keynote speech at the upcoming Outlook 2026 conference...
IAG ‘in good shape’ for H2 despite headwinds
12 February 2026
IAG has lowered its full-year premium growth outlook but says it is well placed for a stronger second half as contributions from its RACQ acquisition increase...
Branding call to come as Envest agencies join forces
12 February 2026
Blue Zebra, Proplab Group and Point Insurance have completed a share sale that brings together four Envest underwriting agencies, and have revealed the new business’ leadership team...
Industry ‘reshapes priorities’ amid price, cost pressures
12 February 2026
Premium affordability, cybersecurity and labour shortages are the three biggest challenges facing Australian insurers this year, Gallagher Bassett’s annual industry survey has found...
Pedal to the metal: insurer pays for driver’s misstep
12 February 2026
A driver who said he caused a three-car crash by accidentally hitting his accelerator will be covered despite his insurer claiming his account of the smash was not “truthful and accurate”...
Lloyd’s makes regional leadership changes
11 February 2026
Lloyd’s has named a new regional head and announced several personnel changes as it makes a “continued investment in strengthening leadership”...
‘Agile challenger’: British group arrives for mid-market push
11 February 2026
London-based Specialist Risk Group has launched in Australia, targeting the mid-market space...
Key issue leaves car owner uncovered
11 February 2026
A motorist whose car was stolen when he left the keys under the handbrake while unloading shopping will not be covered for his loss...
INsight podcast: commercial market ‘still getting softer’
11 February 2026
Marsh and Aon’s views on the soft market are the first topic discussed on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast...