Daily
Takeover ‘noise’ won’t distract Suncorp, Johnston says
29 October 2026
Suncorp CEO Steve Johnston has called recent speculation about a takeover by a Japanese group “a lot of noise”...
IAG wraps up Greensill settlements
29 October 2026
IAG has agreed to settle the final remaining proceeding filed against it in the Federal Court related to the collapse of Greensill five years ago...
‘$50 billion claims paid’: ICA responds to podcast criticism
29 October 2026
The Insurance Council of Australia has joined insurers in responding to a celebrity podcast that featured a claims advocate slamming industry practices and naming and shaming two companies...
Study to show where industry leaders ‘are placing their bets’
29 October 2026
Consultancy The Bridge International has launched this year’s Heartbeat general insurance survey, in partnership with the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance...
Cash offer for home damage impractical, ombudsman rules
29 October 2026
A homeowner has won a dispute over a landslip and property damage caused by Cyclone Alfred after arguing her insurer failed to provide a practical pathway for completing repairs...
IAG revamps intermediated executive team
28 October 2026
IAG’s Intermediated Insurance Australia has promoted Dustin Bartley to the reshaped role of EGM customer and growth for CGU and WFI under changes taking effect on Friday...
Envest recruits agencies leader ahead of branding shake-up
28 October 2026
Envest has appointed former QBE and Aviva executive Belinda Steedman as head of its underwriting agencies...
Tourism operators seek ‘right brokers’ amid coverage struggle
28 October 2026
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council is creating a panel of specialist brokers to help members with insurance amid surging premiums and cover restrictions...
AFCA finds no French connection to bulldog’s back pain
28 October 2026
A pet cover policyholder has won a dispute over whether her French bulldog’s spinal condition was hereditary...
INsight podcast: insurers deliver new code to ASIC
28 October 2026
The Insurance Council of Australia’s revised code, which has been submitted for corporate regulator approval, is the first item discussed on the latest Insurance News podcast...
Insurance News conference launches with Shark Tank star and broking chiefs
27 October 2026
Shark Tank entrepreneur Nick Bell and broking leaders from Marsh and Gallagher are among confirmed speakers for the Insurance News Outlook 2027 conference on March 11...
‘Not accurate’: insurers hit back after celebrity podcast criticism
27 October 2026
Claimant advocate Luke Dugdell has riled major insurers by going on former TV presenter Karl Stefanovic’s podcast to attack industry practices and name and shame some companies...
IAG fined $479k over CTP failings
27 October 2026
The NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority has imposed a $479,500 penalty on IAG for customer overcharges and under-refunds at its NRMA Insurance brand...
Small business cover inquiry pushes back report
27 October 2026
A federal parliamentary inquiry into small business insurance will table its recommendations in late February after a four-month extension to its reporting timetable...
Crash driver’s roo ruse fails to convince AFCA
27 October 2026
An insurer was right to reject a car crash claim after questioning the driver’s story about swerving to avoid a kangaroo, the industry ombudsman says...
‘Consistency is key’: ICA backs Victoria’s property flood risk reform
23 October 2026
The Insurance Council of Australia says Victorian planning reforms will make it less likely that homes are built in places known to flood and can help improve cover affordability...
Regulator urged to consult on code before approval call
23 October 2026
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission should seek further feedback on the new insurance code of practice, as the version submitted for approval falls short in key areas, consumer groups say...
Steadfast takeover moves to shareholder vote
23 October 2026
Steadfast shareholders will vote next month on a private equity consortium’s $7.7 billion buyout bid for Australia’s largest general insurance intermediary...
Flawed consultations ‘endemic in government’
23 October 2026
The Insurance Council of Australia has joined other peak bodies to attack the federal government’s “inadequate” consultations on complex legislative and regulatory reforms...
Insurer’s car repair quotes a low blow, ombudsman says
23 October 2026
An insurer has been told to pay almost $28,000 to a car owner after failing to prove her repairer’s quote was excessive...