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Broker code committee, AFCA sound commissions alarm with MPs
08 September 2026
The Insurance Brokers Code Compliance Committee and dispute ombudsman have written to the parliamentary inquiry into small business insurance to flag concerns over remuneration disclosure requirements in the new draft code...
Construction costs add to case for ESL reform, inquiry hears
08 September 2026
Building cost inflation is raising the stakes for the removal of the emergency services levy on premiums, the Insurance Council of Australia told a NSW parliamentary inquiry today...
Choosi misled users over policy comparisons, court finds
08 September 2026
Choosi has been found guilty of misleading consumers about its life and funeral insurance comparison service, in proceedings launched last year by the corporate regulator...
Insurer in the right on rusty roof ruling
08 September 2026
The industry ombudsman has backed an insurer that denied a car damage claim after water entered through a rusted sunroof drain...
Lloyd’s makes gains but warns on rates as ‘risk signals flashing’
04 September 2026
Lloyd’s has maintained its outlook after stronger first-half underwriting earnings, while CEO Patrick Tiernan has warned of eroding rate adequacy and the need for discipline...
Conference dives deep into industry compliance issues
04 September 2026
About 200 senior insurance, risk and legal professionals gathered in Sydney yesterday to discuss regulation, compliance and running businesses amid growing uncertainty...
Private equity firm buys into builder Ambrose
04 September 2026
European private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has acquired a controlling stake in insurance-focused building repairer Ambrose Construct Group...
Insurer caused ‘major stress’ after firebomb mayhem
04 September 2026
A beauty salon owner whose trade was affected by repeat firebombings in his street has successfully challenged his business interruption payout...
Insurers and brokers to address ESL inquiry
03 September 2026
A NSW parliamentary inquiry into removing the emergency services levy will hold hearings next week, with the Insurance Council of Australia and the National Insurance Brokers Association among groups appearing...
Soft reinsurance prices tipped to persist
03 September 2026
Reinsurers’ pricing in Australia and other major Asia-Pacific markets is expected to remain weak in the near term, maintaining pressure on their underwriting margins, according to Fitch Ratings...
Landlords out of options in push for drugs lab payout
03 September 2026
The industry ombudsman has backed an insurer that declined a claim by landlords whose tenants ran a marijuana-growing operation...
INsight podcast: ASIC asks hard cash questions
03 September 2026
The corporate regulator’s concern over insurer cash settlements is the first item discussed on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast...
Industry performance stats ‘paint challenging picture’
02 September 2026
The general insurance industry faces a challenging time as it navigates the soft commercial pricing environment and householder cover affordability pressures, actuarial group Finity says...
Insurer sanctioned for ‘serious failures’ in customer communications
02 September 2026
A life insurer has been “put on notice” after more than 10,000 customers received annual notices that were inaccurate, incomplete or late...
Allianz extends strata distribution partnership
02 September 2026
Allianz Australia and Strata Community Insurance have renewed a long-term distribution agreement for at least another decade...
Nation reaches ‘tipping point for EV adoption’
02 September 2026
More Australians are considering buying electric vehicles but concerns about battery life, charging access and repairs remain barriers to wider adoption, research from NRMA Insurance has found...
Consumer groups weigh in on ASIC cash settlement probe
01 September 2026
Consumer advocates have backed the corporate regulator’s push for improved cash settlement practices after a review found the payouts may result in unfair outcomes for home insurance claimants, especially after disasters...
Swiss Re closes deal for QBE trade credit unit
01 September 2026
QBE has completed the sale of its global trade credit and surety operations to Swiss Re’s commercial insurance arm...
November storms top annual loss ranking as cat costs mount
01 September 2026
Seven events generated more than $3.98 billion of insured losses in the year to June, up more than $1.7 billion on the previous year, the Insurance Council of Australia says...
Homeowner loses dispute over 100% premium rise
01 September 2026
Allianz was entitled to slash its price cap setting and significantly increase a home cover customer’s premium after he made a claim, the industry ombudsman has ruled...