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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...
Human error remains driving force in truck crashes
08 October 2025
Distraction, attention lapses and other human factors were the leading causes of major loss incidents among trucks last year, according to an NTI-backed report released today...
‘Recognition of our achievements’: shareholders back Johns Lyng buyout
08 October 2025
Johns Lyng Group shareholders today voted in favour of a takeover by Pacific Equity Partners...
Travel insurer not to blame for autopsy delays, AFCA finds
08 October 2025
The financial services ombudsman has ruled out compensation for the family of a traveller who died overseas and says insurer Chubb handled the claim appropriately and offered a fair settlement...
INsight podcast: what's on Taylor Fry's Radar?
08 October 2025
Taylor Fry’s Radar report is the main subject talked about on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast...