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‘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...
‘Exciting new chapter’ as Aon appoints regional exec
18 November 2025
Jason Disborough has been promoted to Pacific chief commercial officer at Aon...
Tasmania launches consultation on state insurer scheme
14 November 2025
The Tasmanian government is calling for feedback on its plans to establish a state insurer to tackle affordability challenges in home and contents, SME, farm and workers’ compensation cover...
‘A lasting legacy’: QBE chair Wilkins to retire
14 November 2025
QBE Insurance Group chair Mike Wilkins will retire at the annual general meeting next May after six years in the role and a decade on the board...
Cyclone pool won’t fix affordability, ICA warns
14 November 2025
The cyclone reinsurance pool is delivering targeted premium relief and should continue, but it will not solve broader affordability issues, the Insurance Council of Australia says in a review submission...
Bushfire risk justifies near doubling of premium, AFCA finds
14 November 2025
A homeowner whose premium rose by 91% following a risk reassessment has lost a dispute with RACQ Insurance after the ombudsman found the increase was fair...
ASIC to ‘zero in’ on pricing, claims and complaints
13 November 2025
The corporate regulator says insurance complaints processes, claims handling and misleading pricing are among new enforcement priorities for next year...
Insurance News conference to share exclusive Finity paper
13 November 2025
Tickets are now available for the third Insurance News Outlook conference, to be held in Sydney in March...
IAG studies auto-braking as life-saving impact remains elusive
13 November 2025
IAG is investigating the use of advanced driver-assistance systems, which it says are not meeting their potential to reduce road accident numbers...
AFCA backs boat owner after row over Esky escalates
13 November 2025
A boat owner will be covered for damage caused by a bouncing Esky after challenging his insurer’s argument the loss was caused by wear and tear and construction issues...
AI claims, sales impacts to benefit consumers: Suncorp chief
12 November 2025
Artificial intelligence will revolutionise insurance as it streamlines processes from sales to claims, Suncorp CEO Steve Johnston told a regulatory conference today...
Eclipse names new boss as co-founders reshape leadership
12 November 2025
Thomas Haegi has been promoted to CEO at underwriting agency Eclipse Group...
Code shake-up ensures state-sponsored terrorism cover
12 November 2025
A criminal code change has clarified that the government-backed terrorism reinsurance pool provides cover for state-sponsored acts...
INsight podcast: Coverforce break-up and the latest on AUB
12 November 2025
The break-up of Coverforce is the first item discussed on this week's episode of the Insurance News podcast...
EBM chief to retire after ‘incredible journey’
11 November 2025
National broker EBM Group says CEO Ward Dedman is to retire after 26 years with the business...
Europ Assistance names new local leader
11 November 2025
Justin Sebire has been appointed CEO at travel insurer Europ Assistance Australia and New Zealand, replacing Anna Gladman...
Cornerstone keeps building with MRC acquisition
11 November 2025
Resilium Partners’ Cornerstone Risk has bought Brisbane-based MRC Insurance and will build on the deal with the launch of a corporate and specialty division...
IAG hails repair performance, tech breakthroughs
11 November 2025
IAG says it carried out motor and property repairs with average quality scores of 98% and 92% respectively last financial year...