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Insurer measures to support virus-affected SME clients by deferring premium payments are "well-intentioned" but not the best solution, AUB Group CEO and MD Mike Emmett says...

Suncorp, QBE and Allianz have outlined assistance measures for small businesses, following action by IAG, after receiving regulatory approval that also clears the way for other insurers and brokers to provide similar support for customers during the coronavirus outbreak...

Travel insurance customers have lodged almost 15,000 claims related to the COVID-19 outbreak, but the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) warns many will not be paid due to pandemic and "known event" exclusions...

Some regions, including parts of WA, face above-normal fire potential this autumn, according to the latest seasonal report from the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Co-operative Research Centre...

An east coast low which hit Queensland and NSW in February caused property losses of $794 million, catastrophe data company Perils says.

Commitments to act transparently, with integrity and in utmost good faith have been made clearer in the revised Insurance Council of New Zealand code of practice that took effect on Wednesday...