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Commercial premiums drop 5%: Marsh

29 July 2024

Marsh’s premium index shows commercial rates in the Australia-dominated Pacific region dropped 5% in the second quarter of this year...

Flood inquiry ready for final hearing

29 July 2024

The federal flood inquiry will hold its final public hearing tomorrow, with several expert agencies to give evidence via video link...

Law firm to rewrite smash repair code

29 July 2024

MST Lawyers has been appointed to write a new draft of the Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry Code of Conduct, and a consultation on the document is expected in coming months...

Demand for NZ dispute service sets record

29 July 2024

New Zealand’s Financial Ombudsman Service says in the past year it has received the highest number of complaints and disputes since the scheme started in 2011...

Text-and-drive trend rings alarm bells

29 July 2024

Budget Direct has urged young drivers to stop using mobile devices after a survey revealed many are happy to use their phones while on the road...

QBE construction report outlines risks facing sector

22 July 2024

Australia’s construction businesses need to adopt a proactive risk management mentality as the sector faces challenges from all fronts, ranging from supply chain pressures to high interest rates and geopolitical tensions, QBE says in a report today...

Mayors say premiums unfairly punish Queenslanders

22 July 2024

Queensland mayors say state and federal governments should make insurance in the state more affordable and available, and risk mitigation efforts have not been fairly reflected in premium rates...

Parked cars bear brunt of damage

15 July 2024

Crashes involving parked cars are the leading cause of motor insurance claims, new data from RAA Insurance shows...