NT confusion will probably end in court
19 November 2002
Determining how “normal” weekly earnings are calculated for people injured at work is an issue that workers’ compensation insurers in the Northern Territory are expected…
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ICA disputes Ipp “attack” on insurers
12 November 2002
Justice David Ipp, who has chaired the review of liability law that is leading to major reforms around the country, isn’t likely to confirm or deny what he said at last week’s meeting…
Legal privilege upheld by High Court
12 November 2002
The High Court has told the ACCC that it cannot compel a business to produce documents that are covered by legal privilege…
NZ BIA to decide fate of independent certifiers
12 November 2002
New Zealand’s Building Industry Authority will decide the fate of the country’s independent certifiers (building inspectors) in the next few days by deciding whether to reject or accept…
ANZIIF wins Asia education award
12 November 2002
ANZIIF has been awarded the “Educational Service Provider of the Year” award at Asia Insurance Review’s Asia Insurance Industry Awards…
Insurance law expert Meagher dies
12 November 2002
Well-known insurance law specialist Nick Meagher, who died last week, was farewelled yesterday by a large contingent of industry and legal figures in Sydney…
IBNA/Alliance deal stirs competition
05 November 2002
A turf war is developing in the burgeoning premium funding market…
Training body releases draft report for feedback
05 November 2002
To ensure the industry standards keep pace with the changes in the financial services industry, the National Finance Industry Training Advisory Body has released…
Bracks back-burns before election
05 November 2002
Victorian Premier Steve Bracks may have headed off possible criticism from vital rural voters of the state’s expensive and inefficient fire services funding system…
Victoria’s WorkCover system: better or worse?
05 November 2002
As Victorians prepare for a media onslaught leading up to the November 30 state election announced yesterday, the debate on the health of the state’s WorkCover system…
Victorian broking identity dies
05 November 2002
Well-known Melbourne broker Sam Cilmi died at the weekend…
IAG needed broker business, Hawker tells NIBA audience
29 October 2002
Australian brokers have nothing to fear and nothing to lose following IAG’s acquisition of CGU, according to IAG CEO Michael Hawker…
At last! Terrorism cover gets organised
29 October 2002
The Federal Government has set up a national scheme to provide insurance protection against future terrorist attacks…
NSW reforms reshaped after Ipp review
29 October 2002
The NSW Government’s second tranche of tort law reform was tabled in the State Parliament last week…
Federal Government reveals medical indemnity solution
29 October 2002
It’s been a big week for insurance solutions crafted by the Federal Government…
AXA Health move set to benefit laser centres
29 October 2002
Private health insurers aren’t known for speedy acceptance of new procedures that could be seen as cosmetic…
Youngster wins top insurer award
22 October 2002
QBE Mercantile Mutual has been voted General Insurer of the Year by NIBA brokers…
Hawker set to explain CGU deal and reassure brokers
22 October 2002
IAG has confirmed it’s buying CGU and NZI for $1.86 billion, with the deal expected to be completed within a few days…
Rumours surround insurer’s fate
22 October 2002
Meanwhile, speculation is mounting that another major foreign-owned Australian insurer is about to be taken over, possibly by German insurer Allianz…
HIH: brokers not in clear, says Rashleigh
22 October 2002
Eminent Victorian lawyer Peter Rashleigh will be “most surprised” if there are no claims against insurance brokers arising out of the placement of cover with HIH…