DOFIs should be on level playing field
23 May 2006
The homegrown insurers of Australia aren’t looking for special treatment – just equitable treatment on a level playing field, according to Promina Group CEO Michael Wilkins…
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Tasmanian WorkCover unfair: Shorten
23 May 2006
The Beaconsfield Mine collapse has refocused attention on Tasmania’s workers’ compensation scheme…
Educators push ethics with new benchmark
23 May 2006
The Financial Services Education Agency Australia is in the process of launching a new initiative that it says will form the bedrock of good adviser conduct…
Chairlift fails to stay off the ground
23 May 2006
It’s third time unlucky for Arthurs Seat Chairlift operator Richard Hudson, as once again the attraction on the Mornington Peninsula south of Melbourne has left tourists hanging…
Lawyers want ‘wrongful life’ recognised
23 May 2006
Lawyers are calling for new legislation after the High Court dismissed two claims of medical negligence causing “wrongful life”…
Climate change workshops are a must
23 May 2006
The Australian Greenhouse Office is conducting free guidance workshops around Australia during the next month in a bid to educate and prepare businesses…
Tax pressure mounts on governments
16 May 2006
The Insurance Council of Australia has pounced on the fact GST revenue to the states will rise by $2.3 billion in 2006/07 and called on the state and federal governments…
NIBA steps up attack
16 May 2006
In a bid to raise awareness of the excessive and inequitable taxation of insurance, NIBA CEO Noel Pettersen has written to every state and territory Treasurer calling for…
Budget changes workers’ comp
16 May 2006
Federal Workplace Relations Minister Kevin Andrews is cutting benefits in the Commonwealth workers’ compensation scheme, saying it’s a move to make Comcare more consistent…
James Hardie pays $1 billion
16 May 2006
James Hardie Industries has recorded an annual net loss of $657.92 million after reserving $1 billion for compensation to asbestos victims…
Government steps into repairer debate
16 May 2006
The dispute between NSW smash repairers and IAG subsidiary NRMA Insurance is likely to be resolved by legislation…
Underwriting business excels
16 May 2006
Underwriting agencies account for $1.6 billion in annual premium to the Australian insurance industry and are becoming a more significant part of the industry…
Work experience insurance
16 May 2006
As part of its 2006/07 budget, the Federal Government has pledged $2.7 million towards insurance for job-seekers on work experience…
AAMI winning in the polls
16 May 2006
The general insurance industry is looking pretty good in the eyes of consumers…
Austbrokers set to work with IBNA
09 May 2006
Recently floated broker network Austbrokers has begun a six-month exclusive negotiation period with rival cluster IBNA to pursue complete acquisition…
IAG among those headed for Asia
09 May 2006
The world’s biggest insurers are looking to this region for their next acquisitions, according to international analysts KPMG…
Repairer remains consumer choice
09 May 2006
The NSW Government has announced it will not support the “anti-steering” legislation introduced by independent MP Richard Torbay, much to the delight and relief of the…
Rebuilding continues after Cyclone Larry
09 May 2006
Suncorp has completed most of its assessments for home, building and contents claims received as a result of Cyclone Larry and says claims costs are still expected to be…
Staff scarcity drives salaries up
09 May 2006
A few years ago insurance professionals in their thousands were being laid off by an industry determined to drive down costs…
Call for clearer regulation
09 May 2006
The Federal Government needs to create a regulatory framework that is simpler, clearer and more efficient for consumers and businesses, says Parliamentary Secretary…