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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...

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Outdated civil liability laws, soaring legal costs and red tape are pushing up insurance costs for small businesses, the Insurance Council of Australia says...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

Cyber market leans towards buyers but ‘tides shifting’

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:21:22 GMT

The cyber insurance market remains soft, with favourable terms, easy access to capacity and competitive pricing, Gallagher says...

AUB concludes Prestige acquisition

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:21:16 GMT

AUB Group has wrapped up its $432 million acquisition of the Prestige business in the UK after indicating at its half-year results that the deal would settle on or before May 1...

How to build customer loyalty: sign up for free webinar

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:21:09 GMT

The importance of every interaction in gaining customer loyalty will be examined during an upcoming Insurance News webinar, brought to you by Guidewire and Smart Communications...

AFCA dismisses fluoride finding in water fight

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:55 GMT

IAG must pay more than $89,000 to a Mercedes owner after the financial services ombudsman rejected its decision to deny a flood damage claim...

Latest gender pay gap stats a fresh ‘reality check’

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:25:28 GMT

Women make up 53% of employees in financial and insurance services in Australia, yet most are on the lowest end of the pay range...

Cornerstone buys brokers in Queensland growth drive

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:25:17 GMT

Envest-owned Cornerstone Risk Group has acquired Queensland brokers Cav Insure and Rural Insurance Services...

Motorist fails to reverse insurer’s fault finding after smash

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:25:08 GMT

A driver deemed partially at fault for a crash with his neighbour’s car has lost a dispute before the Australian Financial Complaints Authority over his insurer’s blame assessment...

Special INsight podcast talks tech with the experts

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:24:19 GMT

A new Insurance News feature podcast shares expert commentary on the latest trends, opportunities and challenges in insurtech...