Levy goes as Brumby accepts findings
30 August 2010
The Victorian Government has agreed to replace the state’s fire services levy with a “progressive property-based” levy…
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Industry welcomes scrapping of levy
30 August 2010
The abolition of the fire services levy by the Victorian Government has been given enthusiastic backing by the general insurance industry…
Market stable, says Zurich chief
30 August 2010
The Australian general insurance market is still flat “although it’s not in freefall”, says Zurich Australia CEO David Smith…
Real men see direct market opportunities
30 August 2010
The Australian direct personal lines market isn’t as crowded as some others, says Real Insurance’s new CEO…
Election leads to reform uncertainty
23 August 2010
The various recommendations for reforming the financial services industry are now in the balance as both major parties scramble to gain power…
Industry giants a study in contrasts
23 August 2010
Top two insurers Suncorp and IAG are expected to deliver vastly different results when the pair unveil their end-of-year financials this week…
ICNZ President steps down
23 August 2010
Insurance Council of New Zealand President Ian Foy will step down today ahead of his return to the UK…
Brokers flock to Auckland convention
23 August 2010
As many as 800 brokers and other industry professionals attended the Insurance Brokers of NZ annual Propel convention in Auckland last week, setting a new attendance record…
Customer satisfaction slipping through the net
23 August 2010
Most Australian insurance websites – 75% – are failing to deliver the best possible response times for potential customers, according to software giant Compuware…
Car thefts closer to home
23 August 2010
New research shows more than half of vehicle thefts and car break-ins occur in the owner’s garage, driveway or a nearby street…
QBE wins ANZIIF’s insurer of the year award
16 August 2010
QBE has been named General Insurance Company of the Year at the Australia and New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards…
H1N1 virus risk abates
16 August 2010
The World Health Organisation says the deadly H1N1 swine flu virus has “largely run its course” and is now in the post-pandemic phase…
Union attacks Suncorp pay offer
16 August 2010
Suncorp has hosed down Finance Sector Union criticism of the company for imposing a four-year pay deal on employees with no guaranteed pay increases…
Apia most recommended brand
16 August 2010
A survey of customer experience outcomes in the motor and property insurance sectors has seen Suncorp brand Apia top the list of insurers customers would recommend…
Disaster work boosts insurers’ image
16 August 2010
The public image of insurance is improving, thanks to insurers’ performance following recent disasters – but some claimants are still in danger of “drowning in red tape”…
ANZIIF launches educational website
16 August 2010
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has launched a website aiming to improve consumer understanding of insurance and risk management…
$20 million One.Tel claim goes back to NSW court
09 August 2010
A ruling last week by Australia’s top court has paved the way for failed phone company One.Tel to pursue CGU for $20 million…
Bushfires report urges insurer action
09 August 2010
The 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission has called on insurers to play their part in tackling underinsurance by making cover easier to understand and purchase...
Big insurers shun new aggregator
09 August 2010
Most of the major Australian car insurers have shunned new online car quote and premium comparison service Infochoice…
SA tornado claims bill low
09 August 2010
A tornado that ripped through the town of Penola in southeast SA last week isn’t expected to register on the scale of major insurance events…