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Howden buys FNQ broker

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:26:08 GMT

Howden has struck a deal to acquire the Cairns division of broking group CorpSure, which it says will strengthen its presence in the region and its broader Pacific operations...

ASIC clarifies commission stance in conflicts guide

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:26:00 GMT

Commission-only remuneration arrangements should be avoided, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission says in an updated guide on managing conflicts of interest...

Young homeowners in dark on weather preparations

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:25:46 GMT

NRMA Insurance has warned of a home preparedness generation gap that is leaving young people at risk from severe weather...

Zurich plugs in UnderwriteMe claims automation

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:25:12 GMT

Zurich will adopt the UnderwriteMe Claims Engine in Australia as it expands its use of automation...

‘Broken system’: reviewers demand Comcare shake-up

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:24:07 GMT

An independent review has called for a major overhaul of the management of injured federal government workers...

Broker code review calls for broader remuneration disclosure

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

The independent reviewer of the broking code of practice has called for disclosure of fees and commissions to all individual and small business customers...

Gallagher Re local head to take Allianz position

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:31:49 GMT

Allianz Australia head of reinsurance Michael Crouch will leave the company next year, with the role to be filled by Gallagher Re’s local CEO Heather Bone...

Steadfast’s people chief to leave

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:31:03 GMT

Steadfast Group chief people officer Ferzana Yale will depart the business after 16 months in the role...

No sentence reduction for man who hired kids to torch home

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:30:28 GMT

A fraudster who burnt down his property for an insurance payout has lost his bid for a reduced jail sentence...

Car theft victim loses battle over ‘unjust’ deductions

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:30:13 GMT

A company has failed to overturn insurer deductions including unpaid premium after its vehicle was stolen six days into an annual policy...

Hostel suffers setback as premium row heads to final judgment

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:44:27 GMT

The owner and tenant of a Surfers Paradise backpacker hostel have lost legal action seeking an interim ban on their body corporate charging a substantially higher share of a strata insurance premium...

Ombudsman puts brake on servo’s theft payout

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:44:09 GMT

The owner of a service station seeking a $69,000 theft payout has lost a claim dispute with Suncorp...

Javln buys Australian business after $6 million capital raise

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:43:58 GMT

Insurance software group Javln has acquired organiseit, an Australian document management system provider...

Claims specialists join forces for national reach

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:43:35 GMT

Martin Minett Claims Preparation says its new alliance with Southern MSM will “strengthen its national coverage and technical expertise”...

Future of broking features at Outlook conference

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:43:10 GMT

The evolution of SME and mid-market insurance distribution over the next 10 years will be the focus of a key session at the Insurance News Outlook 2026 conference...

‘Fast turnarounds, vacant premises’: SME warned on holiday risks

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:42:25 GMT

The trades, hospitality and retail industries are the leading sources of insurance claims over the Christmas and new year period, analysis by BizCover shows...

CHU expands capacity for ‘considerably larger buildings’

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:42:05 GMT

Strata underwriter CHU has increased its coverage cap for residential and commercial buildings to cater for larger risks...

Perth broker joins Ausure AR network

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:41:56 GMT

Ausure says InsuranceTek, led by principal broker Mark Adams, has become an authorised representative of the Steadfast-backed network...

Cost pressures ‘emerging’ after CTP reforms

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:03:16 GMT

NSW compulsory third party motor premiums are under pressure from rising claim costs and frequency, a parliamentary review has heard...

US fires, storms drive $161 billion global cat bill

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:03:01 GMT

Global insured losses from natural catastrophes have passed $US100 billion ($150.81 billion) for the sixth consecutive year, with US events a key driver, according to Swiss Re...