Johns Lyng confirms takeover offer
11 June 2025
Johns Lyng Group has confirmed Pacific Equity Partners has made an indicative takeover proposal and is taking a closer look at company data before a possible firm offer...
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NTI customer chief takes wheel as boss eyes retirement
11 June 2025
Transport and logistics insurer NTI says chief customer officer Janelle Greene will become CEO from July 1...
Beyond the Buzzwords: Insurance News launches insurtech event
11 June 2025
Insurance News has partnered with Insurtech Australia to host a full-day event packed with practical insights on technology innovation...
Johns Lyng in trading halt amid takeover ‘speculation’
10 June 2025
Johns Lyng Group shares entered a trading halt today after a newspaper reported it has received a takeover approach from Pacific Equity Partners...
McLarens fills Australian MD position
10 June 2025
Global claims services provider McLarens has recruited Torben Bell to be MD of its Australian operations...
Trowbridge honoured for career of ‘significant influence’
10 June 2025
Insurance consultant John Trowbridge has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to business, the risk management sector and the actuarial profession...
AFCA rejects driver’s non-disclosure excuse
10 June 2025
A motor policyholder has lost his bid to have a claim denial overturned after arguing he failed to tell his insurer about a driving-related good behaviour bond because of his learning disability...
ATC expands with Sterling acquisition
06 June 2025
ATC Insurance has acquired specialist underwriting agency and wholesale broker Sterling Insurance for $33.2 million...
NSW workers’ comp reforms sent for second inquiry
06 June 2025
The NSW Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill has failed to pass the state’s upper house and been referred back to a committee for another inquiry and report...
Consumer lobby demands ‘real progress’ on expert reports
06 June 2025
The Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby has again pressed for better oversight of expert reports after the corporate regulator published its latest claims handling review...
AFCA rejects deterioration decision on camper damage
06 June 2025
A camper trailer owner who claimed for water and mould damage will be covered after her insurer failed to show her policy’s wear and tear exclusions applied...
Judges reject ASIC appeal in unfair terms case
05 June 2025
A court has upheld a decision in favour of Auto & General regarding unfair contract terms, dismissing an appeal by the corporate regulator...
Industry ‘risks compliance breaches’ over claims handling flaws
05 June 2025
The corporate regulator says insurers risk breaching their licence obligations unless more is done to address claims handling weaknesses listed in its latest industry review...
Johnston renews mitigation call after NSW ‘devastation’
05 June 2025
Suncorp CEO Steve Johnston has called for renewed commitments to resilience and mitigation funding after visiting flood-hit Port Macquarie...
Motor modifications prove costly for policyholder
05 June 2025
A car owner whose claim was denied and policy cancelled over a failure to disclose modifications to his vehicle has lost his bid to have the decision overturned...
Blue Zebra names new commercial, private motor backer
04 June 2025
Blue Zebra says QBE will underwrite its commercial and private motor products from July 1...
Lawyers demand rethink as workers’ comp reforms face final test
04 June 2025
Proposed changes to NSW’s laws on workplace mental injury benefits have cleared the state parliament’s lower house, as lawyers continue to voice concerns...
Age-old problem as error leaves young driver uncovered
04 June 2025
A motor policyholder who mistakenly left a young driver exclusion in place has lost his bid to have a claim paid after his 21-year-old son was in a collision weeks after gaining his licence...
INsight podcast: another insurer cuts commission as home profitability dips
04 June 2025
Chubb has cut broker commission on its Masterpiece home product, as the prudential regulator reveals insurers are struggling again to make money on householders – and both stories are discussed in depth on the latest Insurance News podcast...
ASIC sues Choosi over ‘no comparison’ allegation
03 June 2025
The corporate regulator has launched Federal Court action against Choosi over allegations it misled consumers about the range of funeral and life insurance products it compared...