16 February 2026
More geopolitical fragmentation, protests and turmoil are expected this year after threats to individuals and assets jumped in 2025, according to a report from Willis risk advisory and crisis support service Alert:24...
16 February 2026
The dismissal of an appeal against a work health and safety conviction in Queensland shows the need to demonstrate correct procedures have been followed if an accident happens, law firm Clyde & Co says...
16 February 2026
A court has ordered a Lloyd’s syndicate to pay towards the cost of replacing external wall cladding on Sydney’s The Star casino...
16 February 2026
Financial services is likely to remain a hotspot for professional indemnity claims amid regulatory scrutiny, Moray & Agnew Lawyers says...
16 February 2026
The broking code of practice update must respond to rising scepticism, independent reviewer Phil Khoury has told a webinar...
16 February 2026
Solving the affordability puzzle is a significant challenge that’s reflected on the cover of the February/March edition of Insurance News magazine...
09 February 2026
Australian commercial insurance prices are expected to decline further this year after sharp falls in the December quarter, according to global brokers Marsh Risk and Aon...
09 February 2026
Cyclone Mitchell was moving alongside the WA coastline this morning ahead of an expected land crossing north of Carnarvon...
09 February 2026
A motor policyholder whose car was damaged in a drag race will not be covered for his loss after he was found to have fraudulently misled his insurer...
09 February 2026
The Insurance Council of Australia will revisit the NSW town of Harden near the first anniversary of a severe hailstorm...
02 February 2026
RACT has urged the Tasmanian government to commit to “deeper collaboration” on premium affordability, to avoid budget risks from starting a state-owned insurance company...
02 February 2026
About one-fifth of homeowners are likely to consider going without insurance if extreme weather keeps pushing up the cost, a Climate Council survey shows...
02 February 2026
A flood clean-up training facility that replicates real-world residential and commercial building environments has been founded in Newcastle to drive consistency in restoration industry standards and improve outcomes...
02 February 2026
New Zealand’s insurance ombudsman has urged travellers who hold dual citizenship with the UK or Ireland to check their documentation, to avoid falling foul of new entry requirements...
02 February 2026
Suncorp CEO Steve Johnston has visited Harcourt in regional Victoria to meet families affected by the recent bushfires...
02 February 2026
A survey has revealed wide concern that New Zealand’s flood protection measures and efforts to avoid building in high-risk areas are "falling short”...
02 February 2026
IAG is researching why vehicle safety technology is not delivering a reduction in road accidents, amid reports many people are switching off the assistance systems...
02 February 2026
NRMA Insurance has pledged to deliver $800,000 in grants over two years to projects that improve protection against extreme weather in NSW’s Northern Rivers...
15 December 2025
The Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation has asked insurers to let it know about potential claims related to last night’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach...
15 December 2025
A forum featuring a wide range of participants was held last week to drive collaborative responses to insurance affordability problems...