INsight podcast: weather turns with cyclone and hail
26 November 2025
Cyclone Fina and recent hailstorms are the first item discussed on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast...
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ICA labels hailstorms a catastrophe as claims top 16,000
25 November 2025
The Insurance Council of Australia has declared a catastrophe as claims roll in following hail and strong wind in southeast Queensland over the past two days...
Building insurance claims, WorkCover put strain on state finances
25 November 2025
Victoria’s auditor-general has warned domestic building insurance claims are posing a risk to the state’s financial health...
Unhappy snapper wins dispute after camera bag stolen in a flash
25 November 2025
A photographer whose camera bag was stolen when she hid it in bushes will receive a payout after the financial services ombudsman rejected her insurer’s exclusions...
NZ to force architects, engineers to hold PI cover
25 November 2025
Home warranties will soon be mandatory in New Zealand for many construction projects, and professional indemnity cover will be required for experts contributing to building design...
Darwin in firing line as Cyclone Fina gains strength
21 November 2025
The NT is bracing for more heavy rain and flooding as Tropical Cyclone Fina closes in and possibly strengthens to category 3...
Broker concern triggered PE group manager’s sacking, court finds
21 November 2025
A court has ruled plans by an investor to have a strata company appoint his son’s brokerage Clearlake led to the invalid firing of a director who questioned the proposal...
AFCA backs hefty price hike after flood risk check
21 November 2025
Property owners have lost their challenge against a 500% premium rise on their home and contents policy after the complaints authority ruled the rise reflects their updated flood risk...
Last chance to sign up for free compliance webinar
21 November 2025
Time is running out to register for a free webinar examining the “dual demands” imposed by the insurance code and the corporate regulator when it comes to complaint handling...
Lloyd’s investigates after reports of Neal’s alleged workplace relationship
20 November 2025
Lloyd’s has responded to questions about former CEO John Neal by revealing a review last month found “internal processes had not been fully adhered to in respect of a prior matter” and a further investigation is under way...
Industry, AI experts work on fraud alert tool to tackle organised crooks
20 November 2025
The Insurance Council of Australia has formed a tech partnership to build an industry fraud detection and investigation platform...
Roadkill roo not to blame for car breakdown
20 November 2025
A driver has lost his bid to have mechanical issues covered in a damage settlement after his car hit a dead kangaroo, but he will receive compensation for claim delays...
INsight podcast: Steadfast CEO returns to work
20 November 2025
The return of Steadfast MD and CEO Robert Kelly following the conclusion of a probe into a workplace complaint is the first item discussed by the panel on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast...
Watchdog pushes back call on IAG-RAC deal
19 November 2025
The competition regulator has delayed its decision on IAG’s proposed $1.35 billion RAC underwriting acquisition...
Cyclone tipped to close on north coast
19 November 2025
The first tropical cyclone of Australia’s season has formed in the Arafura Sea and could reach the NT coastline later this week...
Markel-backed trade credit underwriter opens
19 November 2025
Specialist underwriting agency Unity Trade Credit has launched, offering Australian SMEs protection for debt and insolvency risks...
Policyholder’s storm damage claim swept away by the tide
19 November 2025
A homeowner will not be covered for saltwater damage to his home contents after the industry ombudsman accepted storm surge was to blame...
‘Good to be back’: Kelly discusses return following complaint
18 November 2025
Steadfast MD and CEO Robert Kelly is back at work following an external investigation into a workplace complaint against him, and the timescale for his planned retirement has not altered...
Blue Zebra and other Envest agencies to combine
18 November 2025
Blue Zebra, Proplab Group and Point Insurance are in negotiations for a share sale that would bring together four Envest underwriting agencies...
Resilience fund backs almost 100 projects
18 November 2025
The Disaster Ready Fund’s third round of grants will provide almost $350 million for 96 projects including flood levees, with federal resourcing lifted by state and territory contributions...