Claims costs build as construction sector struggles
15 July 2025
Rising concrete costs, tradie shortages and other problems plaguing the construction industry are driving claims inflation, Crawford & Company says in a new report...
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Commission rejects insurer’s view on mystery car crash
15 July 2025
An insurer that relied on an inference of driver fault to deny a car crash wound claim has lost a case before the NSW Personal Injury Commission...
icare overhauls dust diseases system
15 July 2025
NSW state insurer icare is modernising its Dust Diseases Care case management platform and has appointed two new members to a board that provides funding for research and support services...
AFCA backs decision to cancel cover over driving ban
15 July 2025
A driver who failed to tell her insurer she received a three-month licence suspension has lost an appeal to the complaints authority to have her policy reinstated and a crash claim paid...
Johns Lyng accepts $1b takeover bid
11 July 2025
Johns Lyng Group has agreed to a buyout bid worth more than $1 billion from Pacific Equity Partners...
WA brokers take NIBA awards, join hunt for national honours
11 July 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association named its WA award winners at a gala lunch in Perth today attended by almost 600 professionals...
Court rejects e-scooter negligence case
11 July 2025
An insurance broker who was hurt while riding an e-scooter has failed to make a case for negligence against a city council...
Crash driver was up the creek without a policy
11 July 2025
A driver who crashed his car into a creek has lost a claim dispute because he bought his insurance policy after the accident...
Trump tariffs add to pressure on industry
10 July 2025
Property and casualty premium growth in Australia and globally is moderating as rate rises slow, according to Swiss Re’s latest Sigma report...
ANZIIF reveals awards finalists
10 July 2025
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has announced the finalists for this year’s industry awards...
Dual promotes managers in drive towards billion-dollar goal
10 July 2025
Michael Ussher has been promoted to MD at Dual Australia, while Paula Sheppard-Jones has taken the New Zealand MD role...
Trailer owner ‘not reckless or indifferent’ to theft risk
10 July 2025
A trailer theft victim has won a payout after the dispute authority found he took reasonable steps to protect his property...
Code watchdog targets pricing, complaints handling
09 July 2025
Compliance with rules on pricing transparency, complaints handling and vulnerable customers are “main priorities” for the industry’s code of conduct monitor this financial year...
Brokers from Wagga Wagga, Sydney win NIBA awards
09 July 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association today named its award winners for the NSW and ACT region at a gala lunch in Sydney attended by more than 500 professionals...
AFCA sides with car insurer on ‘three strikes’ rule
09 July 2025
The financial services ombudsman has backed IAG’s decision not to renew a motor policy because a customer’s claims history is unacceptable according to its underwriting guidelines...
INsight podcast: the Liberals’ latest election bombshell
09 July 2025
The Tasmanian Liberals’ promise to create a government-owned general insurer if re-elected is the main topic discussed on the latest Insurance News podcast...
NIBA names annual award contenders
08 July 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association has revealed the 28 finalists in its awards program for this year...
Howden buys NZ broker
08 July 2025
Howden has acquired Christchurch broker Sherpa, further expanding its presence in New Zealand...
ASIC seeks to overturn court’s ‘fair term’ decision
08 July 2025
The corporate regulator is challenging a Federal Court ruling that a “pre-existing condition” wording in some HCF Life products did not breach unfair contract term laws...
Authority backs claimant in shower row
08 July 2025
A homeowner has won a water damage payout after the dispute authority agreed the problem was caused by a shower pipe leak...