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Analysts flag market impacts as spotlight falls on strata

11 September 2024

Improved disclosure to strata customers may be necessary and market share impacts for Steadfast are possible following this week’s Four Corners program and increased scrutiny on vertically integrated brokers, Morningstar says...

Steadfast announces ‘further review’ after ABC allegations

10 September 2024

Steadfast's trading halt has been lifted, and it has announced a review to flush out “inappropriate” behaviour following allegations about the listed group made as part of the ABC’s Four Corners strata exposé, which aired last night...

State probes claims against strata commissioner

10 September 2024

The NSW government has confirmed it is examining claims made against strata commissioner John Minns, whose business interest in a property management firm was flagged in the ABC’s Four Corners program yesterday...

Code reviewers call for $200,000 maximum penalty

06 September 2024

The independent panel reviewing the General Insurance Code of Practice has proposed doubling the maximum financial sanction for significant breaches to $200,000, to provide a stronger deterrent...

ABC sets date for strata exposé

05 September 2024

The ABC’s Four Corners will broadcast its investigation into the strata industry on Monday – and it could be an uncomfortable watch for strata managers and brokers...

No change after Eraaya takeover, Ebix Australia says

05 September 2024

Ebix Australia has confirmed its operations will continue unchanged following Eraaya Lifespaces’ acquisition of its US parent through a chapter 11 restructuring plan that took effect last week...

Insurance News conducts industry wellbeing survey

05 September 2024

As next week’s R U OK? Day approaches, Insurance News is once again inviting readers to participate in an anonymous survey to better understand your wellbeing and that of your industry peers...

Zurich names new local risk chief

04 September 2024

Zurich Financial Services has appointed David Wainwright as chief risk officer for Australia and New Zealand...