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Beefy premium: Achmea covers Australia’s most expensive bull

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:20:39 GMT

An 834kg bull dubbed a “herd improver” that sold for a record $420,000 has been insured under an Achmea stud stock policy...

Disaster Ready Fund reveals NSW, ACT cash recipients

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:20:15 GMT

The Disaster Ready Fund’s fourth round of grants will support 14 NSW projects and seven in the ACT, with combined federal and local investments across the two regions topping $100 million...

‘Irreplaceable presence’: colleagues pay tribute to Chubb underwriter

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:07:48 GMT

A funeral will be held on Monday for Chubb underwriter James Balis, who died on October 23 aged 31...

Ombudsman backs driver in fiery dispute over car claim

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 02:37:35 GMT

An insurer has been ordered to settle on a burnt-out Range Rover after failing to convince the ombudsman the claimant lied about the fire...

INsight podcast: celebrity claims conflict in context

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:03:29 GMT

A celebrity YouTube show that criticised insurer claims handling is the first topic discussed on the latest Insurance News podcast...

QBE names next Pacific chief

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:58:05 GMT

Leanne Nel will become QBE Pacific CEO and MD, taking over from Jonathan Groves after he was promoted to a wider regional role...

Claims inflation ‘at odds’ with soft pricing

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:57:57 GMT

Claim cost pressure is a key concern in the Australian market as insurers “aggressively” pursue business in a soft pricing environment, Aon says...

Aon national leader to join Allianz as distribution head

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:57:40 GMT

Allianz Australia says Alison Smith will join in January as GM for distribution...

Small business cyber cover now cheaper and easier to buy, MPs hear

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:56:57 GMT

Cyber cover prices are falling and insurers are trying to ease the buying process for SMEs to encourage take-up, industry figures have told a parliamentary inquiry...

Motorist’s ‘unknown’ convictions claim fails to persuade AFCA

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 04:56:41 GMT

An insurer was right to reject a car theft claim after its policyholder failed to mention two criminal convictions when renewing his cover, the industry ombudsman says...

Munich Re Specialty launches in Australia

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:18:40 GMT

Munich Re Specialty has announced its formal entry into the local market with a focus across property, construction and engineering, mining and surety...

Intermediaries well placed despite ‘end of era’

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:39:14 GMT

A Macquarie Bank survey of brokers and underwriting agencies has found more than half achieved net profit margins above 30% last year, although the “golden era” of abundant growth may be coming to an end...

Hot spell forecast as IOD turns positive

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:38:59 GMT

An Indian Ocean climate driver has moved into positive territory, potentially reinforcing the influence of a strengthening El Nino, and the Bureau of Meteorology’s three-month outlook shows above-average maximum temperatures are very likely across almost all of Australia...

Australia a ‘standout’ for climate threat to insurers

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:38:51 GMT

Australian insurers face increased weather exposure as climate risks intensify, according to a Moody’s Ratings regional report...

Employers ‘failing to act’ as workers feel mental strain

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:38:34 GMT

Nearly half of Australian workers would accept a pay cut for a job that was better for their mental health, a survey by claims manager EML has found...

Tax-free ACT takes top spot in duty ranking

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:31:24 GMT

The ACT tops a Business Council of Australia ranking of the lowest insurance duties – because it has none...

Worker sentenced over ‘serious’ compo scam

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:31:12 GMT

A workers’ compensation claimant has been convicted after making false statements to the NSW scheme and working while collecting weekly benefits...

Watchdog extends RAC takeover review

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:31:04 GMT

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has extended a deadline for deciding if IAG’s proposed takeover of RAC Insurance meets a public benefit test...

Bondi a ‘solemn reminder’ as pool reflects on year

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:30:39 GMT

Two terrorism incidents were declared last financial year and the cyclone pool had its busiest season with nine events, the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation annual report says...

Workers’ comp survey deadline extended

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:30:06 GMT

The NSW government has extended the consultation period for its review of workers’ compensation premiums...