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Brave broker, Zurich help NIBA Convention raise record $177,000

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:32:05 GMT

The National Insurance Brokers Association raised more than $177,000 for Ovarian Cancer Australia at its annual convention...

Premium growth slows amid claim cost challenges

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:05:54 GMT

Insurance industry gross written premium growth slowed to a decade-low 3% last financial year amid tougher conditions, as rising claim costs and a widening divide between personal and commercial lines shape the outlook, Finity’s Optima report says...

Watch out for ‘James from icare’

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:04:36 GMT

NSW state insurer icare has issued a warning about scam calls being made by someone purporting to be from the organisation...

Son’s infection linked to excluded illness, ombudsman finds

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:28:41 GMT

A travel insurer can deny a mother’s claim after an infection linked to cancer treatment forced her to cancel a trip overseas, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority has determined...

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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:27:49 GMT

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Why insurers shouldn’t pay to implement software: watch our on-demand webinar

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:25:40 GMT

An Insurance News webinar, sponsored by INSTANDA, considers whether AI is putting insurance product development back into the hands of insurers...

‘Defensible space’ risk scores a game-changer in El Niño year

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:11:04 GMT

Nearmap is revolutionising how accurately insurers can assess a property, as Australia heads into its first El Niño summer in three years...

Takeover ‘noise’ won’t distract Suncorp, Johnston says

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:13:34 GMT

Suncorp CEO Steve Johnston has called recent speculation about a takeover by a Japanese group “a lot of noise”...

IAG wraps up Greensill settlements

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:52:17 GMT

IAG has agreed to settle the final remaining proceeding filed against it in the Federal Court related to the collapse of Greensill five years ago...

‘$50 billion claims paid’: ICA responds to podcast criticism

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:52:10 GMT

The Insurance Council of Australia has joined insurers in responding to a celebrity podcast that featured a claims advocate slamming industry practices and naming and shaming two companies...

Study to show where industry leaders ‘are placing their bets’

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:51:54 GMT

Consultancy The Bridge International has launched this year’s Heartbeat general insurance survey, in partnership with the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance...

Cash offer for home damage impractical, ombudsman rules

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:50:44 GMT

A homeowner has won a dispute over a landslip and property damage caused by Cyclone Alfred after arguing her insurer failed to provide a practical pathway for completing repairs...

‘Huge opportunity’ for Vero specialty arm: Johnston

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:17:04 GMT

Suncorp sees a chance to grow further in the commercial space following the launch of Vero Specialty Lines in 2024, despite the recent loss of a key contract...

Intermediaries switch on to cyber opportunity

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:00:16 GMT

Brokers are “slowly” realising cyber insurance’s growth potential, as take-up remains low despite clients’ rising concern at the risk...

Apple appraisal a core issue as ombudsman settles fire fight

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

An insurer has been told to increase its settlement for an orchard fire more than seven years after the blaze...

Watchdog seeks views on AUB’s One Underwriting deal

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:57:35 GMT

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is taking feedback on the AUB acquisition of Aon’s One Underwriting...

Quigley joins SRG to head Adelaide office

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:54:36 GMT

Specialist Risk Group Australia has opened an office in Adelaide, led by partner Stuart Quigley...

‘It’s more than a job’: how Affinity’s mane man cantered to victory

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:54:25 GMT

Paul Davenport says he is proud – but also shocked and “a little outside my comfort zone” – to be recognised with this year’s NIBA community excellence member award...

Experienced broker goes solo in ‘win-win’ move

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:54:09 GMT

Linsure Insurance Brokers has launched in Brisbane, led by Linda Burnett, who has more than two decades’ experience in the industry...

Broker Q&A: will Victoria’s flood risk reform work?

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:53:50 GMT

The industry has long campaigned for action to prevent building on floodplains, and there was progress last week as one state brought in new rules...