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Villa owners too late with after-the-event cover
16 October 2025
The body corporate for a villa complex on Hamilton Island has lost its bid to use an after-the-event insurance policy as security for costs in legal action against IAG...
Younger employees leave door open for cyber crooks
16 October 2025
Young workers, usually regarded as the most tech-savvy, have the greatest vulnerability to cybercrime, research shows...
Confusing documents a systemic problem, AFCA finds
16 October 2025
Ambiguous wording, confusing structures or misleading terms are a systemic issue in general insurance disclosure materials, according to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority...
Reckless ruling stands after $27k of designer gear left in car
16 October 2025
New Zealand’s industry dispute scheme has warned people to take reasonable care of their belongings after backing an insurer that denied a careless policyholder’s claim for stolen designer clothes and jewellery...
Strata study leads to call for broker commission ban
15 October 2025
Strata conflict of interest reforms should include banning commissions for insurance brokers and managing agents, with disclosure regulation a “flawed mechanism”, a consultancy says...
Industry pushes for liability law overhaul as costs spiral
15 October 2025
Law reforms addressing psychological injuries, worker-to-worker claims, and leisure and recreational risks are urgently needed as businesses battle rising liability cover premiums, according to the Insurance Council of Australia...
Insurer wins row over cause of caravan damage
15 October 2025
Caravan owners who challenged their insurer’s decision to only partially cover storm damage have lost a dispute over pre-existing leaks...
INsight podcast: key issues from the ICA conference
15 October 2025
The Insurance Council of Australia's annual conference is the main talking point on the latest edition of the Insurance News podcast...
Industry a top target for ‘aggressive’ cybercriminals
14 October 2025
The financial and insurance services sector accounted for 7% of all cyber incidents reported last financial year – the largest proportion among all industries...
Ex-QBE staffer to be sentenced over theft
14 October 2025
A former QBE workers’ compensation service manager is awaiting sentencing after admitting stealing more than $300,000...
Allianz battles burnout as worker mental health claims surge
14 October 2025
Workplace stress shows no sign of easing as employee mental injury cases continue to rise, according to Allianz...
Auckland brokerage joins Howden
14 October 2025
Howden has expanded its reach on New Zealand’s North Island with the acquisition of Omni Insurance Brokers...
Steadfast announces agency leaders after revamp
10 October 2025
Steadfast Underwriting Agencies has appointed two additional CEOs after splitting the business to enhance market focus and alignment with brokers and clients...
Mulino wants holistic view on affordability, but rejects price caps
10 October 2025
A “full menu of options” should be considered when addressing insurance affordability and availability, Financial Services Minister Daniel Mulino said today...
Markel appoints national distribution head
10 October 2025
US-based specialty insurer Markel has hired Scott Luxford to take the new role of Australian head of distribution and managing general agent strategy...
Cowboy builder’s asbestos trail an act of vandalism, AFCA finds
10 October 2025
A homeowner has won a vandalism damage payout after a contractor recklessly spread asbestos dust through his property...
Sector must strive to secure coverage for everyone, ICA chair says
09 October 2025
The industry’s social licence means it must find ways to ensure residents in high-risk locations have cover, Insurance Council of Australia chair Steve Johnston says...
Lab group’s $6 million penalty a ‘turning point’ for data regime
09 October 2025
Australian Clinical Labs must pay $5.8 million over a 2022 data breach, marking the first civil penalty imposed under the Privacy Act...
Landslide probe warns on ‘forgotten’ risk
09 October 2025
An inquiry has called for “largely forgotten” landslide risks to receive greater attention after investigating a slip that destroyed a house in Victoria...
‘Threatened’ unit owner challenges insurer’s reticence on recovery
09 October 2025
A strata complex resident has lost a dispute with her motor insurer after she alleged a property company tried to force her out by damaging her car...