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ASIC to ‘zero in’ on pricing, claims and complaints
13 November 2025
The corporate regulator says insurance complaints processes, claims handling and misleading pricing are among new enforcement priorities for next year...
Insurance News conference to share exclusive Finity paper
13 November 2025
Tickets are now available for the third Insurance News Outlook conference, to be held in Sydney in March...
IAG studies auto-braking as life-saving impact remains elusive
13 November 2025
IAG is investigating the use of advanced driver-assistance systems, which it says are not meeting their potential to reduce road accident numbers...
AFCA backs boat owner after row over Esky escalates
13 November 2025
A boat owner will be covered for damage caused by a bouncing Esky after challenging his insurer’s argument the loss was caused by wear and tear and construction issues...
AI claims, sales impacts to benefit consumers: Suncorp chief
12 November 2025
Artificial intelligence will revolutionise insurance as it streamlines processes from sales to claims, Suncorp CEO Steve Johnston told a regulatory conference today...
Eclipse names new boss as co-founders reshape leadership
12 November 2025
Thomas Haegi has been promoted to CEO at underwriting agency Eclipse Group...
Code shake-up ensures state-sponsored terrorism cover
12 November 2025
A criminal code change has clarified that the government-backed terrorism reinsurance pool provides cover for state-sponsored acts...
INsight podcast: Coverforce break-up and the latest on AUB
12 November 2025
The break-up of Coverforce is the first item discussed on this week's episode of the Insurance News podcast...
EBM chief to retire after ‘incredible journey’
11 November 2025
National broker EBM Group says CEO Ward Dedman is to retire after 26 years with the business...
Europ Assistance names new local leader
11 November 2025
Justin Sebire has been appointed CEO at travel insurer Europ Assistance Australia and New Zealand, replacing Anna Gladman...
Cornerstone keeps building with MRC acquisition
11 November 2025
Resilium Partners’ Cornerstone Risk has bought Brisbane-based MRC Insurance and will build on the deal with the launch of a corporate and specialty division...
IAG hails repair performance, tech breakthroughs
11 November 2025
IAG says it carried out motor and property repairs with average quality scores of 98% and 92% respectively last financial year...
Swedish investor recommits to AUB buyout bid
07 November 2025
AUB says private equity firm EQT has reaffirmed its interest in buying the intermediary group, meeting a condition in their confidentiality agreement to maintain exclusive access...
Consumers crushed under $3.5 billion compliance burden: ICA
07 November 2025
Regulatory compliance costs as much as $3.5 billion a year as overlaps and complexity undermine intended benefits for consumers, the Insurance Council of Australia says...
Court stops company wind-up so insurer can sue suppliers
07 November 2025
The Victorian Supreme Court has prevented a company from being deregistered so QBE can continue legal proceedings as the business’ insurer...
Scofield to leave Allianz after 22 years
07 November 2025
Allianz Australia’s chief corporate affairs officer Nicholas Scofield will leave the insurer at the end of this month after more than two decades...
Action on complaint numbers remains ‘insufficient’
06 November 2025
Claim handling delays were a factor in almost one-quarter of the 8827 general insurance disputes lodged with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority in the three months to September 30...
‘It’s a big issue’: consumers confused over motor claim deductions
06 November 2025
Imagine the scenario: you pay your car insurance monthly, but your vehicle is written off towards the beginning of your annual policy...
Car crash victim’s no-fault argument is for the birds
06 November 2025
A driver who swerved and hit parked vehicles after a bird flew into her windscreen has lost her bid for damages...
Self-arranged repair job comes with no guarantees
06 November 2025
A homeowner who called in a gas fitter to fix damaged ductwork has lost his bid to have the faulty work covered under his insurer’s lifetime repair guarantee...