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Homes hit, warnings in place as supercells wreak havoc
12 November 2026
Insurers are rallying resources after wind speeds equivalent to a category 1 cyclone struck Queensland’s Logan area, and with more destructive weather forecast later today...
ACCC begins Steadfast takeover assessment
12 November 2026
The competition regulator has started assessing the proposed acquisition of Steadfast by Dragoneer, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Amwins...
Directors disqualified and fined for Youpla breaches
12 November 2026
Three former Youpla Group board members have been disqualified from managing corporations and ordered to pay penalties after a court found they breached director duties...
Watchdog plans AI stress test as danger mounts
12 November 2026
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has warned of a “rapid escalation” in AI-related risks, as it prepares to launch a stress test of the Australian financial system’s exposure...
Traveller told to fly against doctors’ advice and hush up illness
12 November 2026
New Zealand travel insurers have been told to consider evidence properly when handling claims, after one operator was found to have risked a policyholder’s health to cut costs...
NZ awards celebrate ‘commitment to making a difference’
11 November 2026
Top talents were recognised last night at ANZIIF’s New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards...
ASIC opens consultation on code of practice
11 November 2026
The corporate regulator has invited feedback on the proposed redraft of the General Insurance Code of Practice, which the industry last month submitted for approval...
Watchdog finds IAG-RAC deal benefits ‘overstated’
11 November 2026
The public benefits of IAG’s proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance are unlikely to outweigh negative impacts, the competition regulator says in a preliminary assessment of additional commitments made by the would-be buyer...
Crash driver’s ‘swerve’ story fails to sway ombudsman
11 November 2026
An insurer was entitled to reject a motor claim for a crash its forensic investigator called “arranged and intentional”, the industry ombudsman says...
INsight podcast: inside the ICA conference
11 November 2026
The Insurance Council of Australia conference is the first item discussed on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast...
QBE manager to take transformation, operations role
10 November 2026
QBE has made another appointment in its Australia Pacific leadership team after Jonathan Groves became CEO for the region this month...
Canberra clamps down on frontier AI after attack
10 November 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today announced a new set of mandatory standards for AI companies following a review of an agent-led infiltration earlier this year...
Cyber breach count climbs as criminals gain edge
10 November 2026
The number of cybersecurity incidents handled by the Australian Signals Directorate grew 20% last financial year, as AI made it easier for attackers to find vulnerabilities and strike at speed and scale...
Beating burnout: webinar to explore wellbeing strategies
10 November 2026
A free webinar will explore the findings from this year’s Insurance News Wellbeing Survey, which revealed poor mental health and burnout are common among industry professionals...
AFCA bemoans ‘fishing exercises’ as driver wins claim dispute
10 November 2026
An insurer has been ordered to reinstate a motor policy and reopen a crash claim after its requests for information were found to be unreasonable...
Minister vows to move with caution on price transparency
06 November 2026
Premium transparency reforms could support resilience aims but will be approached carefully, Financial Services Minister Daniel Mulino told the Insurance Council of Australia conference today...
Code review ‘a priority’ as ASIC prepares to canvass views
06 November 2026
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission will begin seeking views on the redrafted general insurance code of practice next week and aims to finalise its review process in the new year...
Marsh brings in climate risk specialist
06 November 2026
Global broker Marsh has appointed Jacob Fitzroy as its first climate and sustainability risk consulting leader for the Pacific region...
Pace of tech change ‘leaves business policyholders exposed’
06 November 2026
Annual insurance reviews cannot keep up with shifting technology exposures, according to Knightcorp Insurance Brokers...
No payout for zoo after cold snap kills croc
06 November 2026
A zoo has been denied a payout for the death of a saltwater crocodile, because its business insurance policy excluded live animals...