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Trump tariffs add to pressure on industry

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:26:22 GMT

Property and casualty premium growth in Australia and globally is moderating as rate rises slow, according to Swiss Re’s latest Sigma report...

ANZIIF reveals awards finalists

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:25:01 GMT

The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has announced the finalists for this year’s industry awards...

Dual promotes managers in drive towards billion-dollar goal

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:06:01 GMT

Michael Ussher has been promoted to MD at Dual Australia, while Paula Sheppard-Jones has taken the New Zealand MD role...

Trailer owner ‘not reckless or indifferent’ to theft risk

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:50:45 GMT

A trailer theft victim has won a payout after the dispute authority found he took reasonable steps to protect his property...

Code watchdog targets pricing, complaints handling

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 05:32:13 GMT

Compliance with rules on pricing transparency, complaints handling and vulnerable customers are “main priorities” for the industry’s code of conduct monitor this financial year...

Brokers from Wagga Wagga, Sydney win NIBA awards

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 05:03:55 GMT

The National Insurance Brokers Association today named its award winners for the NSW and ACT region at a gala lunch in Sydney attended by more than 500 professionals...

AFCA sides with car insurer on ‘three strikes’ rule

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:33:31 GMT

The financial services ombudsman has backed IAG’s decision not to renew a motor policy because a customer’s claims history is unacceptable according to its underwriting guidelines...

INsight podcast: the Liberals’ latest election bombshell

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 04:30:32 GMT

The Tasmanian Liberals’ promise to create a government-owned general insurer if re-elected is the main topic discussed on the latest Insurance News podcast...

NIBA names annual award contenders

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:23:03 GMT

The National Insurance Brokers Association has revealed the 28 finalists in its awards program for this year...

Howden buys NZ broker

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:20:57 GMT

Howden has acquired Christchurch broker Sherpa, further expanding its presence in New Zealand...

ASIC seeks to overturn court’s ‘fair term’ decision

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:00:42 GMT

The corporate regulator is challenging a Federal Court ruling that a “pre-existing condition” wording in some HCF Life products did not breach unfair contract term laws...

Authority backs claimant in shower row

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:58:44 GMT

A homeowner has won a water damage payout after the dispute authority agreed the problem was caused by a shower pipe leak...

Cover note leaves insurer on hook for building damage

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:15:32 GMT

IAG must accept a claim for fire damage at a green waste facility after the ombudsman rejected the insurer’s defence that the risk fell outside its underwriting guidelines...

Lawsuit accuses AMP of charging ‘excessive premiums’

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:15:12 GMT

Shine Lawyers has begun a class action against AMP alleging the financial services group’s superannuation members were “unfairly charged excessive premiums” across almost five years...

Strata group unveils ‘clear, consistent’ ethics code

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:14:45 GMT

The Strata Community Association has launched a code of ethics for members in Australia and New Zealand...

WA aims to strengthen sex abuse laws after priest ruling

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:14:28 GMT

The WA government is examining a “dismaying” High Court decision that the Catholic Church could not be held liable for child sex abuse by a priest under its supervision...

Tasmanian motor group attacks ‘unsustainable’ state insurer plan

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 05:38:13 GMT

RACT has cautioned against “simplistic solutions to complex challenges” after the state Liberals announced plans to establish a government general insurer...

Holey unreasonable: council pays for strip trip

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 05:37:45 GMT

NSW District Court has awarded damages against a council after a man tripped in a hole on a nature strip...

Park contamination scare not enough to trigger BI cover

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 05:36:57 GMT

A hospitality business’ losses will not be covered after the discovery of asbestos-contaminated mulch in a Sydney park caused the cancellation of a festival...

Insurance News event to examine ‘critical’ build or buy question

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 05:35:54 GMT

This month’s Insurance News Beyond the Buzzwords seminar will begin with an expert debate on whether it is better for insurers to build their own technology or buy from specialist insurtechs...