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‘The most scary thing’: damage reported as Narelle moves into WA

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:30:00 GMT

Widespread damage was reported in Exmouth and other towns in northwest WA as category 4 Cyclone Narelle tracked towards the coast this morning, packing winds of more than 250km/h...

Suncorp chief takes medical leave

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:29:28 GMT

Suncorp CEO Steve Johnston will take a short period of leave as he recuperates from a medical procedure, the insurer says...

No payout after ‘desperate’ owner torched $10m home

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:21:44 GMT

Chubb has avoided paying out on a fire at a luxury home after a court found the owner deliberately sparked the blaze in a bid to pocket $10 million...

Insurer accused of discrimination after pronoun error

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:20:42 GMT

A customer demanded compensation after his insurer misgendered him during a phone call...

Flood woes prompt call for intervention on SME coverage

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:20:23 GMT

Small companies in regional Australia find flood insurance unaffordable, materially restricted and often effectively unavailable, and a risk-sharing arrangement is needed, a business leader has warned...

Stressed workers drive up mental injury claims: Allianz

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:08:08 GMT

Allianz workers’ compensation claims data shows the proportion of mental injury cases has increased, while employees surveyed by the insurer report losing sleep because of work stress...

Ombudsman rejects ‘implausible’ fake crash allegation

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:04:25 GMT

A car owner who was accused of staging a crash will be covered for damage after the complaints authority accepted he was in a genuine accident...

INsight podcast: strata report spells trouble for commissions

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:37:38 GMT

The NSW Productivity and Equality Commission report on strata commissions is one of the main items discussed on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast...

Broker strata commission ban may create barrier to advice: NIBA

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:33:23 GMT

The National Insurance Brokers Association has raised “serious concerns” over an inquiry recommendation to restrict NSW “supplier intermediaries” from accepting commissions for strata-related work...

ICA outlines budget hopes, but warns government is ‘under pressure’

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:32:53 GMT

Insurance Council of Australia CEO Andrew Hall says he wants Disaster Ready Fund reform and progress on a short-term scheme to help tackle affordability issues in home insurance...

Narelle re-formed and ready to rock WA coast

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:29:36 GMT

Cyclone warnings have been issued in WA from Bidyadanga south of Broome through to Port Hedland, Karratha, Onslow and Exmouth, as category 2 storm Narelle moves southwest off the state...

Claimant wins uphill battle over engine failure

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:29:23 GMT

A motorist whose engine needed replacing after a hose burst has won a claim dispute with his insurer, which put the loss down to wear and tear...

Consumer advocates back proposed strata commissions ban

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:22:09 GMT

Consumer groups have welcomed NSW inquiry recommendations that would prohibit commission payments for strata managers and insurance brokers providing services to the sector...

Climate model shows 1m homes could lose cover by 2050

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:22:00 GMT

More Australian households may be forced to go without home cover or underinsure as premiums rise amid worsening climate change, a prudential test has found...

Aon recruits local cyber lead

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:21:52 GMT

Aon Australia CEO Kevan Johnston says Quinton Kotze will join the broker in May as Australian cyber solutions head...

Trust in technology: sign up for free webinar

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:21:45 GMT

Technology’s potential to smooth the pathway for consumers making insurance “grudge purchases” and support empathetic claims handling will be discussed at a webinar on Thursday...

NT braces for Narelle as ‘severe’ cyclone hits Queensland

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:18:48 GMT

Strong wind and heavy rain battered Far North Queensland after Cyclone Narelle made landfall about 7am today as a category 4 storm...

Storms, fires and floods take lion’s share of cat losses

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:18:40 GMT

Secondary perils such as severe convective storms and floods are worsening in Australia and worldwide, according to Swiss Re...

Electric car queries surge as war drives fuel fears

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:18:16 GMT

Fuel price rises are pushing more motorists to switch to electric vehicles, according to NRMA Insurance...

Holidaymaker couldn’t travel without missing drugs: AFCA

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:18:10 GMT

An elderly traveller whose holiday plans were interrupted when a baggage mix-up left him without essential medication and clothing will receive a further payout from his insurer...