Insurers meet more Queensland storm victims
17 June 2024
Insurers will hold a third round of community consultations to help customers affected by severe storms in south-east Queensland from December 23 to January 3...
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Insurer urges proactive pet care as owners cut costs
17 June 2024
Half of all pet owners reduced spending on vet care last year, according to a survey by PetSure, while more than one-fifth delayed a vet visit or reduced the frequency of routine check-ups...
Flexi-hose alternative arrives with ‘no burst’ boast
17 June 2024
Queensland company No Blows has launched an alternative to flexi-hoses made from copper and brass that it says is “guaranteed to never burst”...
Sold-out strata seminar packed with insights
03 June 2024
More than 100 industry professionals attended Insurance News’ half-day strata seminar in Sydney on Thursday to hear from a strong line-up of expert speakers...
Reinsurance pool added as hazard partnership observer
03 June 2024
Two major reinsurers will join the Hazards Insurance Partnership, and the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation will become an observer at meetings...
Employers ‘can’t keep footing bill’ for workers’ comp issues
03 June 2024
Business NSW says icare must do more to improve its workers’ compensation scheme performance, with an increase in premiums next financial year to hit companies already struggling with inflationary pressures...
Expert echoes warning to tobacco shop landlords
03 June 2024
Insurers are likely to void policies held by landlords if it is discovered illegal activity has been carried out at their premises, an industry expert says...
ICA heads north again to help Jasper-affected residents
03 June 2024
The Insurance Council of Australia will host three forums in Far North Queensland next week to help communities affected by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper...
Klipin begins work as NIBA chief
27 May 2024
The National Insurance Brokers Association’s new CEO Richard Klipin starts today, after his appointment was announced in March...
Government announces affordability taskforce
27 May 2024
The Insurance Affordability and Natural Hazard Risk Reduction Taskforce will be established by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet as concern over rising home premiums intensifies...
Strata seminar is sold out
27 May 2024
Insurance News’ half-day strata seminar takes place on Thursday with a strong line-up of speakers – and tickets are sold out...
Prosecutors cleared to appeal CBL acquittals
27 May 2024
An appeal has been granted after prosecutors challenged two of eight not-guilty verdicts the New Zealand High Court last year delivered for CBL Insurance executives...
Cybercrime investigator to head ICA fraud-busting unit
27 May 2024
A former fraud and cybercrime squad detective will lead a new Insurance Council of Australia scam-fighting operation.
EQC unveils ‘world-leading’ disaster research
27 May 2024
New Zealand’s earthquake insurer EQC Toka Tu Ake has showcased innovative technologies that could help predict and prepare for natural hazards...
Budget's disaster resilience spend falls short of insurer hopes
20 May 2024
The Insurance Council of Australia says more resilience and mitigation spending is required after last week’s federal budget allocated $138.7 million over four years for disaster support...
Weather watchers see early signs of La Nina's return
20 May 2024
Shifting sea surface temperatures in the central Pacific have put Australia back on "La Nina watch", raising the prospect of a return to flood conditions.
Travellers warned over New Caledonia unrest
20 May 2024
New Zealand insurance ombudsman Karen Stevens has warned travellers to New Caledonia to be aware of their coverage after civil unrest hit the island territory...
More government funds pledged as WA tornado claims pass 300
20 May 2024
Federal and state government disaster assistance has been directed to a WA town after a severe storm and tornado damaged hundreds of homes, community facilities and public assets...
April storm payouts mount amid 'staggering' run of losses
20 May 2024
Three extreme weather events since late December have led to a "staggering" $1.6 billion of insured damage across NSW, Queensland and Victoria, according to the Insurance Council of Australia...
Agencies, brokers in ‘strong position’ amid growing complexity
13 May 2024
Brokers and underwriting agencies have momentum on their side as demand for specialist risk services grow, according to Macquarie Bank...