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Ex-QBE manager jailed over fake claims rort
11 March 2026
A former workers’ compensation service manager has been jailed for stealing more than $330,000 from her employer QBE by creating false claims...
Case for civil liability law reform overwhelming: ICA
11 March 2026
Outdated civil liability laws, soaring legal costs and red tape are pushing up insurance costs for small businesses, the Insurance Council of Australia says...
Steadfast takes a slice of food industry specialist
11 March 2026
Steadfast Group has acquired control of food and beverage risk adviser Victual Risk & Insurance and its sister business @ Risk Underwriting...
Car owner suffers claim KO after winning clash with crook
11 March 2026
A motorist who said his car was dented when he fought off an attempted theft will not receive a payout after his insurer uncovered misrepresentations about pre-existing damage...
Cyber market leans towards buyers but ‘tides shifting’
10 March 2026
The cyber insurance market remains soft, with favourable terms, easy access to capacity and competitive pricing, Gallagher says...
AUB concludes Prestige acquisition
10 March 2026
AUB Group has wrapped up its $432 million acquisition of the Prestige business in the UK after indicating at its half-year results that the deal would settle on or before May 1...
How to build customer loyalty: sign up for free webinar
10 March 2026
The importance of every interaction in gaining customer loyalty will be examined during an upcoming Insurance News webinar, brought to you by Guidewire and Smart Communications...
AFCA dismisses fluoride finding in water fight
10 March 2026
IAG must pay more than $89,000 to a Mercedes owner after the financial services ombudsman rejected its decision to deny a flood damage claim...
Latest gender pay gap stats a fresh ‘reality check’
06 March 2026
Women make up 53% of employees in financial and insurance services in Australia, yet most are on the lowest end of the pay range...
Cornerstone buys brokers in Queensland growth drive
06 March 2026
Envest-owned Cornerstone Risk Group has acquired Queensland brokers Cav Insure and Rural Insurance Services...
Motorist fails to reverse insurer’s fault finding after smash
06 March 2026
A driver deemed partially at fault for a crash with his neighbour’s car has lost a dispute before the Australian Financial Complaints Authority over his insurer’s blame assessment...
Special INsight podcast talks tech with the experts
06 March 2026
A new Insurance News feature podcast shares expert commentary on the latest trends, opportunities and challenges in insurtech...
IAG tries again with RAC deal
05 March 2026
The competition regulator has started a new assessment of IAG’s plan to acquire RAC underwriting after the insurer lodged an application under a revamped merger regime that began in January...
Broker clients cautious on AI claims use
05 March 2026
Businesses are relatively comfortable with brokers and insurers adopting artificial intelligence for administrative tasks but support drops when it comes to claim decisions, according to Vero’s annual SME Insurance Index...
Insurance News event tackles shifting cyber landscape
05 March 2026
Rapidly evolving cyber risks and how to counter them will be the focus of an expert panel at the upcoming Insurance News conference...
A close enough Fit: AFCA backs driver in car model row
05 March 2026
A Honda owner whose cover was cancelled because he listed the wrong car model has won a claim dispute because his misrepresentation did not breach the relevant duty...
Dry-cleaners steamed up over premium hikes
04 March 2026
Dry-cleaners say rising premiums are causing “huge stress” and insurers view their industry as high-risk without considering individual business differences...
Zurich, Honey team up on pet insurance
04 March 2026
Zurich and Honey Insurance have partnered to launch a pet cover product under the Virgin Money brand...
Car thieves’ ‘accident’ still covered despite key mistake
04 March 2026
A motorist whose car was stolen and written off after his keys were left in his wife’s nearby vehicle will receive a payout because the complaints authority says the loss can be considered accidental damage...
INsight podcast: conflict throws travel into chaos
04 March 2026
The Middle East conflict and the response of travel insurers is the main topic discussed on the latest edition of the Insurance News podcast...