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‘Systemic non-compliance’: QBE penalised over CTP payout delays
27 January 2026
The NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority has handed QBE a $32,600 civil penalty for delaying payments to motor claimants in a breach of compulsory third party scheme rules...
Industry leaders among Australia Day honours
27 January 2026
Sedgwick loss adjuster Tony Morgan, Helia chair Leona Murphy and QBE Australia Pacific chair Melanie Willis have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours...
New $10 million flood levee ‘to push premiums down’
27 January 2026
An improved levee will be built in southwest Queensland’s Thargomindah following last year’s devastating floods – and politicians expect the development to help relieve high insurance costs...
Ombudsman backs car owner in storage war
27 January 2026
A policyholder will be reimbursed for storage costs incurred during an unsuccessful vehicle damage claim, after the complaints authority found his insurer was responsible for the expense...
Hailstorms push extreme weather losses to $3.5 billion
23 January 2026
Extreme weather events caused insured losses of almost $3.5 billion in Australia last year, with severe hailstorms in October and November representing 40% of the total...
Claims pour in as floods hit NZ North Island
23 January 2026
Hundreds of flood and land damage claims have been lodged with New Zealand insurers after severe storms battered the North Island...
‘Price isn’t right’: Beazley says no to Zurich’s latest offer
23 January 2026
Specialty insurer Beazley has rebuffed Zurich’s latest takeover offer of £7.67 billion, saying its “detailed evaluation” of the proposal shows the price “materially undervalues” the business...
Landlord’s liability cover responds in dog attack case
23 January 2026
A landlord will be covered for legal costs after his tenant’s dog escaped his property and mauled someone...
NIBA ‘sidestepping issues’ in code response, consumer groups say
22 January 2026
Consumer advocates have called on the National Insurance Brokers Association to aim higher in its response to code of practice review recommendations...
Willis confirms Pacific roles for former Aon execs
22 January 2026
Willis has appointed Eden Fletcher as head of FINEX and Stephen Trickey as head of growth for the Pacific region...
Pilot wins crash payout amid questions over injury status
22 January 2026
A pilot has won damages over a helicopter crash in the Snowy Mountains, but a judge has questioned why he is still flying while claiming ongoing medical conditions...
Tale of hardship fails to move AFCA panel
22 January 2026
A doctor who wanted her premiums reduced by $14,000 has lost a bid for hardship assistance before the complaints authority, which says her insurer calculated the bill fairly...
Support for disclosure move as NIBA responds to code review
21 January 2026
The National Insurance Brokers Association has backed code review recommendations for disclosure of fees and commissions to individual and small business customers but has rejected making the document contractually enforceable...
Bondi terror attack prompts dozens of claims
21 January 2026
The industry has received about 25 claims linked to the Bondi terror attack, the Insurance Council of Australia says...
‘Approach with care’: lawyers warn of TasInsure risk
21 January 2026
Lawyers have questioned the need for a state-owned general insurer in Tasmania and warn any model should be kept separate from the compulsory third party scheme for motor accidents...
Reckless driver’s AFCA case burns out
21 January 2026
A driver who crashed while performing a “burnout” will not receive a claim payment because he recklessly damaged his car...
ICA sounds caution on councils’ flood mutual plan
20 January 2026
A national approach to affordability problems in flood-prone regions is preferable to localised plans that may face financial risks, the Insurance Council of Australia says...
‘Bear hug bid’: Zurich lifts Beazley offer after rejections
20 January 2026
Zurich has made another offer for specialty insurer Beazley, raising its bid to about £7.6 billion ($15.2 billion)...
APRA taps general insurance director for life role
20 January 2026
The prudential regulator has appointed Jane Magill as executive director for life insurance...
Burden of proof crushes $260k theft claim
20 January 2026
A home contents policyholder who reported the theft of $260,000 of items including jewellery and gold bullion while he was overseas will not receive a payout after failing to prove ownership...