13 July 2026
Chairman of the Insurance Brokers Code Compliance Committee Oscar Shub says a U-turn on remuneration disclosure for small businesses could damage the industry’s reputation, and the oversight body will fight the move...
13 July 2026
Utilities and agriculture are among the most exposed sectors in Australia under El Nino conditions, Fitch Ratings has warned...
13 July 2026
The Federal Court has dismissed software company Nuix’s action against insurers concerning how retentions are applied when there are claims on two types of cover...
13 July 2026
The impact of large floods in the NSW Northern Rivers region could be reduced by building infrastructure to store and release water, CSIRO has found...
13 July 2026
Community polling commissioned by IAG has found only 7% of NSW voters support the current emergency services levy funding model...
13 July 2026
The food and drinks industry is losing confidence in its ability to manage risk in an increasingly volatile environment marked by surging litigation, according to a report from broker Willis...
06 July 2026
Softer global reinsurance market conditions benefited Australian underwriters at the mid-year renewals, while insurer consolidation and the cyclone pool have affected demand...
06 July 2026
Consumer rights campaigners have added to the pressure on insurers to be more transparent on the additional cost of paying premiums by instalments...
06 July 2026
The General Insurance Code Governance Committee will examine the industry’s oversight of motor workshops after a surge in complaints over delays and repair outcomes....
06 July 2026
Natural disasters are increasing in frequency and severity, and insurance is a societal good that needs to be sustained, a University of Queensland report says...
06 July 2026
The Bureau of Meteorology has taken responsibility for making riverine flood forecasts and warnings across Greater Melbourne, in a bid to streamline the system and improve public access to information...
06 July 2026
Researchers will investigate whether parametric insurance can better protect sporting events against cancellations caused by extreme weather and other major risks...
06 July 2026
Australia is in the middle of a seasonal phenomenon that is little discussed but a regular source of multimillion-dollar insurance losses, the Bureau of Meteorology says...
06 July 2026
New Zealanders expect climate hazards to worsen and are increasingly concerned about obtaining insurance in the future, an IAG survey has found...
29 June 2026
The Insurance Council of Australia anticipates a 24-month transition period for its updated code of practice, which will be made enforceable through contracts...
29 June 2026
A motorist has won $2000 compensation after battling for more than two years to get a proper explanation for soaring premiums...
29 June 2026
Policy exclusions for flammable polyethylene cladding fail to consider varying risk profiles such as the height of a building, its use and the nature of occupants, an expert says...
29 June 2026
About 72% of business leaders worldwide say geopolitical risk is having a direct commercial impact on their operations, up from less than half a year earlier, according to a study by Clyde & Co...
22 June 2026
Travel insurers have made coverage updates after the federal government lowered its risk assessment for the Middle East...
22 June 2026
An El Nino under way in the tropical Pacific Ocean is likely to strengthen and continue until at least the end of the year, the Bureau of Meteorology says...