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Cowden names chairman, CEO
13 February 2026
Broking company Cowden has named experienced insurance industry executive Veronica Grigg as CEO and Paul Shand as chairman...
Nib inks deal to sell World Nomads travel business
13 February 2026
Listed health group Nib Holdings will sell its World Nomads international travel insurance business for a cash consideration of $67.5 million to International Medical Group...
Insurer must pay home claim despite waterproofing defect
13 February 2026
A homeowner whose property was damaged after more than a week of torrential rainfall will be paid out even though the home was not adequately waterproofed...
ICA chief to outline challenges at Insurance News conference
13 February 2026
Insurance Council of Australia CEO Andrew Hall will deliver a keynote speech at the upcoming Outlook 2026 conference...
IAG ‘in good shape’ for H2 despite headwinds
12 February 2026
IAG has lowered its full-year premium growth outlook but says it is well placed for a stronger second half as contributions from its RACQ acquisition increase...
Branding call to come as Envest agencies join forces
12 February 2026
Blue Zebra, Proplab Group and Point Insurance have completed a share sale that brings together four Envest underwriting agencies, and have revealed the new business’ leadership team...
Industry ‘reshapes priorities’ amid price, cost pressures
12 February 2026
Premium affordability, cybersecurity and labour shortages are the three biggest challenges facing Australian insurers this year, Gallagher Bassett’s annual industry survey has found...
Pedal to the metal: insurer pays for driver’s misstep
12 February 2026
A driver who said he caused a three-car crash by accidentally hitting his accelerator will be covered despite his insurer claiming his account of the smash was not “truthful and accurate”...
Lloyd’s makes regional leadership changes
11 February 2026
Lloyd’s has named a new regional head and announced several personnel changes as it makes a “continued investment in strengthening leadership”...
‘Agile challenger’: British group arrives for mid-market push
11 February 2026
London-based Specialist Risk Group has launched in Australia, targeting the mid-market space...
Key issue leaves car owner uncovered
11 February 2026
A motorist whose car was stolen when he left the keys under the handbrake while unloading shopping will not be covered for his loss...
INsight podcast: commercial market ‘still getting softer’
11 February 2026
Marsh and Aon’s views on the soft market are the first topic discussed on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast...
Broker share prices fall after ChatGPT apps emerge
10 February 2026
The emergence of ChatGPT-powered insurance apps has stoked concerns over long-term potential adverse impacts of artificial intelligence on brokers and the broader industry...
Premium gains ‘the biggest barrier’ for small builders
10 February 2026
Most small and medium-sized builders say the rising cost of insurance is the biggest pressure on their business, a new Housing Industry Association survey has found...
Aon veteran takes Lockton Pacific client role
10 February 2026
David Gower has been appointed chief client officer for the Pacific region at Lockton...
AFCA sides with insurer in Porsche write-off row
10 February 2026
IAG can restore a Porsche that was damaged in a lithium-ion battery fire, despite the owner’s protests it is unrepairable due to chemical contamination...
Forecasters warn of weekend cyclone, flood danger
06 February 2026
A tropical low near WA has a high chance of developing into a cyclone that could cross the Pilbara coastline over the weekend, the Bureau of Meteorology says...
Monitor examines insurers’ levy practices as axe looms
06 February 2026
The NSW Emergency Services Levy Insurance Monitor has consulted six companies about their approach to managing the charge ahead of its expected removal...
Conference tackles key market trends through exclusive report
06 February 2026
Attendees at the third annual Insurance News conference will be given an exclusive printed copy of the latest INFORM report, put together with experts at Finity...
Injured skier wins air ambulance payout after repatriation row
06 February 2026
An injured skier who flew home from Japan against his insurer’s advice has won his bid for a payout to cover an air ambulance and unused hotel costs...