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Nation ‘cannot ignore’ flood threat to 1.3 million properties

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:29:34 GMT

Australia’s latest floods have reinforced the urgent need for action on mitigation and insurance affordability, Labor MP Susan Templeman has told federal parliament...

Resilience investment guide targets affordability challenge

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:20:09 GMT

The federal government has released details of guiding principles for resilience investment, developed with insurers through the Hazards Insurance Partnership...

A valuable lesson: teen at the wheel but not ‘in control’ of car

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:19:35 GMT

A motorist who was supervising when his learner-driver son was involved in a crash will be covered for the damage after the complaints authority found the man had de facto control of the car...

Former IAG exec outlines how industry needs to change

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:14:26 GMT

Experienced insurance leader Jacki Johnson will give a candid speech at the upcoming Insurance News conference, tackling critical issues around risk and relevance...

Judge warns industry over ‘immodest’ surveillance, trespass

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:49:33 GMT

Insurers should consider trespass laws when commissioning surveillance, a judge has warned after finding footage obtained in a car crash injury case was probably taken illegally...

Asia Pacific leads way on M&A activity

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:47:03 GMT

Insurance mergers and acquisitions jumped in the Asia Pacific region last year while global activity overall stabilised, a report from Clyde & Co says...

Travel claim grounded despite airspace closure

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:53:55 GMT

A traveller whose flight was made to turn around mid-air due to a government-ordered airspace closure had her claim denied because the circumstances were not covered by her group travel policy...

INsight podcast: travel insurer to the rescue

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:30:40 GMT

PassportCard's evacuation of customers stranded in the Middle East conflict zone is the first item discussed on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast...

Informed consent rules ‘push brokers to general advice’

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:29:38 GMT

Legislation making brokers obtain consent for commissions has led some to shift to a general advice model on less complex products such as home insurance – meaning consumers could miss out on critical guidance...

‘No dancing allowed’: club sounds alarm on PL ‘market failure’

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:29:08 GMT

A Melbourne live entertainment venue has called on the federal government to introduce a statutory scheme for the sector due to public liability insurance market failure...

Brokers prepare for claims as significant events declared

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:20:24 GMT

The Insurance Council of Australia has made two significant event declarations covering NT flooding, including Katherine and surrounding regions, and Queensland flooding, including the Bundaberg region and Burnett River catchment...

Steadfast’s Mathieson stresses the importance of advice

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:49:37 GMT

Broking chief Tim Mathieson says AI is set to impact “transactional” roles, and intermediaries need to focus on risk management and advice...

Miramar Group ‘just getting started’

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:49:11 GMT

New Steadfast-owned underwriting brand Miramar Group says supporting brokers is a key goal as it begins operations...

Veldsman starts with Gallagher

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:49:01 GMT

Marsh’s former head of corporate and commercial for the Pacific business Johannes D Veldsman has started in his new role with Gallagher Australia...

NIBA subcommittee gives NT members ‘loud and clear’ voice

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:48:43 GMT

The National Insurance Brokers Association has launched a subcommittee in NT to give members in remote areas a “strong voice, meaningful opportunities for connection, and access to industry-leading support and representation”...

Markey appoints third-generation family successor

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:48:31 GMT

NSW brokerage Markey Insurance Brokers says Max Markey will become EM of broking and operations...

Ex-QBE manager jailed over fake claims rort

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:41:28 GMT

A former workers’ compensation service manager has been jailed for stealing more than $330,000 from her employer QBE by creating false claims...

Case for civil liability law reform overwhelming: ICA

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:40:34 GMT

Outdated civil liability laws, soaring legal costs and red tape are pushing up insurance costs for small businesses, the Insurance Council of Australia says...

Steadfast takes a slice of food industry specialist

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:39:49 GMT

Steadfast Group has acquired control of food and beverage risk adviser Victual Risk & Insurance and its sister business @ Risk Underwriting...

Car owner suffers claim KO after winning clash with crook

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:39:33 GMT

A motorist who said his car was dented when he fought off an attempted theft will not receive a payout after his insurer uncovered misrepresentations about pre-existing damage...