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Fire threat, coverage shortfall ‘slowing clean power shift’
15 January 2026
Risks associated with electricity poles and wires are making them uninsurable, threatening the transition to renewable energy, a specialist lawyer has warned...
November storms bill tops $2.6 billion: Perils
15 January 2026
Storms in NSW and Queensland last November cost insurers about $2.66 billion, Perils says in an initial estimate...
HW International name change nods to founder’s legacy
15 January 2026
HW International, a privately held broking group with offices in Europe and Australia, will change its trading name to Dubois following divestments and a move to new ownership...
Gold-class traveller denied weather payout
15 January 2026
The financial services ombudsman has backed an insurer’s decision to deny a claim for a cancelled holiday because the policyholder did not buy optional natural disaster cover...
AI emerges as key concern for Australian businesses
14 January 2026
Australian executives fear the downsides of artificial intelligence, according to Allianz’s annual global risk survey...
Brokers flag ‘critical’ flaw in TasInsure model
14 January 2026
Tasmania’s plans for a state-owned insurer fail to consider the need for customer advice, which is a “critical omission”, while the proposed design could distort the market and increase risks for the government, brokers warn...
Capital surge stokes ‘competitive tension’ at January renewals
14 January 2026
Rates fell in the January reinsurance renewals, in some cases down to 2022 levels, as excess capital drove “fierce” competition, according to global brokers...
AFCA backs car insurer after premium almost doubles
14 January 2026
A motor policyholder has lost a dispute over a 97% increase to his annual premium after the complaints authority found his insurer made no error setting the price...
Industry ‘on front foot’ as Victorian bushfire claims pass 1300
13 January 2026
The number of claims from the Victorian bushfires has risen to more than 1380 and insurers say they are in place to support customers...
‘Forever in our hearts’: tributes for Howden exec
13 January 2026
Howden has paid tribute to head of workers’ compensation Georgie Ahern, who died last month after a prolonged battle with melanoma...
IAG adds RACQI to reinsurance plan
13 January 2026
IAG has adjusted its catastrophe reinsurance to include RACQ Insurance, which it bought for $855 million last year...
Mercedes model mistake costs crash driver
13 January 2026
A Mercedes owner will not be covered for a kangaroo collision after his insurance was cancelled over a model mix-up during the application process...
Industry ‘ready to assist’ as Victorian bushfire claims roll in
12 January 2026
Insurers have activated disaster response teams in Victoria as the state confronts its worst bushfires since the 2019-20 Black Summer...
Wind and rain batter homes as ex-cyclone crosses Queensland
12 January 2026
Ex-Cyclone Koji has brought heavy rain to Queensland, generating flash flood warnings after sweeping ashore yesterday morning...
Xceedance buys into agency and broker space
12 January 2026
Xceedance has acquired US-based Marble Box, which provides tailored back-office services to independent insurance brokers and agencies...
Claimant wins payout row after ear fears delay return flight
12 January 2026
A traveller who had to extend his stay in Bali because of an ear infection will receive an additional payout from his insurer following a complaints authority decision...
Howden buys FNQ broker
19 December 2025
Howden has struck a deal to acquire the Cairns division of broking group CorpSure, which it says will strengthen its presence in the region and its broader Pacific operations...
ASIC clarifies commission stance in conflicts guide
19 December 2025
Commission-only remuneration arrangements should be avoided, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission says in an updated guide on managing conflicts of interest...
Young homeowners in dark on weather preparations
19 December 2025
NRMA Insurance has warned of a home preparedness generation gap that is leaving young people at risk from severe weather...
Zurich plugs in UnderwriteMe claims automation
19 December 2025
Zurich will adopt the UnderwriteMe Claims Engine in Australia as it expands its use of automation...