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Suncorp eyes premium changes as hail hits earnings

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:17:24 GMT

Suncorp is reviewing its pricing for hail risk after “elevated” natural catastrophe costs dented its first-half earnings...

NIBA small business survey shows ‘broker advantage’

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:03:18 GMT

A survey of more than 400 SME owners confirms high levels of trust and confidence in brokers and demonstrates the “tangible value” they provide...

Landlord must wait on claim as police probe cannabis farm

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:01:58 GMT

The industry ombudsman has allowed IAG to pause a claim decision on a property damaged by tenants growing cannabis until police finish their inquiries...

INsight podcast: could ESL be extinguished at last?

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:01:11 GMT

Long-awaited progress on the abolition of the NSW emergency services levy is the main item discussed on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast...

‘Shaped by you’: NIBA invites member feedback on code revamp

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:18:22 GMT

The National Insurance Brokers Association has launched a member engagement campaign called Your Voice, Your Code...

Munich Re casualty chief to lead Australasian non-life team

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:14:09 GMT

Munich Re chief underwriting officer for casualty Michaela Hannemann has been appointed head of the group’s Australasian non-life business...

Terrorism pool locks in retrocession cover

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:13:41 GMT

The Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation has purchased a retrocession limit of $2 billion for its terrorism program this year following extensive engagement with global reinsurance markets...

Unborn, uncovered: AFCA rules on a case of calf truths

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:12:26 GMT

A cattle farm that lost more than 100 unborn calves in a disease outbreak will not receive a payout after the complaints authority determined its insurance did not cover foetuses...

‘Important step’: inquiry to examine ESL removal options

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:54:09 GMT

A NSW parliamentary inquiry will consider options for replacing the emergency services levy on insurance, building on consultations since the plan was announced more than two years ago...

NZ regulators probe home cover costs

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:54:00 GMT

A review of residential insurance pricing and affordability will be delivered to the New Zealand government by the middle of this year...

Investment firm cops penalty for cybersecurity failures

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:53:54 GMT

Fixed-income specialist FIIG Securities has been penalised $2.5 million for failing to protect confidential client data over more than four years...

APRA to publish climate threat assessment

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:53:53 GMT

The prudential regulator will release its general insurance climate vulnerability assessment in coming months, chairman John Lonsdale has told the Senate Economics Legislation Committee...

Conflicts, unrest tipped to test businesses

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:53:35 GMT

More geopolitical fragmentation, protests and turmoil are expected this year after threats to individuals and assets jumped in 2025, according to a report from Willis risk advisory and crisis support service Alert:24...

Lawyers warn over ‘trend of scrutiny’ on workplace safety

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:53:22 GMT

The dismissal of an appeal against a work health and safety conviction in Queensland shows the need to demonstrate correct procedures have been followed if an accident happens, law firm Clyde & Co says...

Lloyd’s syndicate to pay up over Star casino cladding

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:53:21 GMT

A court has ordered a Lloyd’s syndicate to pay towards the cost of replacing external wall cladding on Sydney’s The Star casino...

Financial services an ‘epicentre of PI claim activity’

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:53:14 GMT

Financial services is likely to remain a hotspot for professional indemnity claims amid regulatory scrutiny, Moray & Agnew Lawyers says...

Code must prove brokers are on clients’ side: Khoury

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:53:02 GMT

The broking code of practice update must respond to rising scepticism, independent reviewer Phil Khoury has told a webinar...

In Insurance News magazine this month

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:52:32 GMT

Solving the affordability puzzle is a significant challenge that’s reflected on the cover of the February/March edition of Insurance News magazine...

Willis names new Pacific analytics chief

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:35:17 GMT

Michelle Ng has been appointed Pacific head of risk and analytics at Willis after the retirement of Matt Frost...

Gallagher appoints credit, political risks expert

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:35:09 GMT

Gallagher has appointed Ian Rouse as executive director for credit, surety and political risks...