‘X-ray for the earth’ to unlock supervolcano secrets
14 April 2025
Researchers are using radar technology to examine the seismic history of New Zealand’s only “supervolcano”...
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Cyclone expected to steer clear of WA coast
14 April 2025
A tropical low that is forecast to reach cyclone strength off the WA coastline is expected to remain offshore and travel west as it intensifies...
Jet ski safety record ‘belies disappointing headlines’
14 April 2025
Most jet ski riders are “committed to safety” and follow guidelines and responsible boating practices, Club Marine says...
ICA nears deal to donate cars for firefighter training
14 April 2025
The Insurance Council of Australia and Fire and Rescue NSW are discussing a partnership in which insurers would provide wrecked vehicles to help with emergency worker training...
Insurer code committee reports ‘signs of improvement’
07 April 2025
The General Insurance Code Governance Committee says a fall in the number of breaches of key obligations suggests “signs of improvement” in compliance frameworks...
Data blind spots ‘hamper resilience efforts’
07 April 2025
Insurers, communities and policymakers will be “flying blind” without greater climate data and modelling, particularly at a granular level, experts warn...
Alfred losses at $1 billion as industry eyes fresh Queensland floods
07 April 2025
More than 95,000 claims have been lodged following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, with the loss total nearing $1 billion, according to the latest Insurance Council of Australia figures...
NSW urged to push through strata commission ban
07 April 2025
Strata owner and consumer groups have urged the NSW government to press ahead with the removal of strata manager insurance commissions...
‘Way of life for millions:’ strata value hits $1.4 trillion
07 April 2025
The insured value of strata properties in Australia has reached an estimated $1.4 trillion, an industry report says...
ICA welcomes Coalition plan on red tape, tradie recruitment
07 April 2025
Insurers have backed Coalition plans to ease regulatory costs, invest in apprenticeships and change the prudential regulator’s capital settings for loans backed by lenders’ mortgage insurance...
ICA calls for ‘clear commitment’ on risk reduction as election date set
31 March 2025
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called a federal election for May 3, and the Insurance Council of Australia says it is focused on advocating for “meaningful investment in mitigation”...
Half-year intermediated premium climbs
31 March 2025
General insurance intermediaries issued premium invoices totalling $22.3 billion in the six months to December, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority says...
Cyclone sweeps across remote northwest coast
31 March 2025
Cyclone Dianne crossed WA’s Kimberley coast early on Saturday, bringing heavy rain and flash flooding...
Water restoration standard ‘sets new benchmark’ for claims
31 March 2025
A new Australian standard for water damage restoration will advance national claims handling consistency, work quality and consumer protection, an industry professional says...
Insurers to visit hail-hit Victorian town
31 March 2025
The Insurance Council of Australia will host a community consultation and information session in the Victorian town of Casterton on Wednesday...
Consumer law centre demands full take-up of flood inquiry findings
31 March 2025
The Consumer Action Law Centre wants the next government to press the insurance industry over recommendations made by the parliamentary inquiry into the 2022 floods...
Experts group flags ‘exciting projects’, conference
31 March 2025
Association of Insurance Building & Engineering Consultants chair Deniz Bekir says the group has “exciting projects” lined up to lift the quality of expert reports used by insurers...
Automated vehicles ‘create driver dilemma’ in road laws
31 March 2025
Experts have warned the wording of current road rules risks creating legal loopholes around self-driving vehicles...
Medical bills drive up travel payouts, Southern Cross says
31 March 2025
Southern Cross Travel Insurance has warned against travelling without cover after revealing last year’s most expensive claim cost 259% more than the 2023 record-holder...
ICA ‘working to panel’s timeline’ on code update
24 March 2025
The Insurance Council of Australia aims to produce a revised code of practice by the middle of this year, after last week releasing a second-stage response to recommendations from an independent review and the parliamentary floods inquiry...