Flood cover gap blows out in highest-risk areas, cyclone pool finds
17 August 2026
Home flood insurance take-up among exposed properties in northern Australia is estimated at 65%, dropping to 33% where there is extreme risk, research shows...
Regulatory & Government
Bank faces record penalty over cybersecurity failings
17 August 2026
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank faces an $8 million fine over failings that enabled a hacker to make more than 280 unauthorised transactions from customer accounts...
Cyber inquiry seeks SME feedback on risk, defences
17 August 2026
Australia’s first federal inquiry focused on cybersecurity challenges facing SMEs is seeking input from business owners, as it examines whether they have the resources and support to withstand attacks...
Resilient homes scheme makes ‘real difference’ in flood zones
17 August 2026
The Queensland Resilient Homes Fund has proven an effective recovery program for householders affected by floods, a review of the scheme has found...
State readies for high-threat bushfire season
17 August 2026
NSW is stepping up preparations for the bushfire season, warning there is “high potential for a challenging summer, with forecasts indicating an increased likelihood of above-average temperatures and below-average rainfall”...
NZ central bank consults on prudential levy
17 August 2026
Insurers, banks and financial market intermediaries have been told they will pay a prudential levy to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand by about mid-2027...
ACT motor scheme under review
17 August 2026
A review of the ACT compulsory third party motor insurance scheme will consider if it is improving outcomes for injured people...
Peak body urges adaptation focus in climate transition
17 August 2026
Emissions reduction is essential but “will not prevent many of the climate impacts already locked into the system”, the Insurance Council of Australia says in a renewed push for increased government spending on mitigation...
Inquiry reviews PI options for solicitors
10 August 2026
A NSW parliamentary committee will examine the potential to introduce competition into the market for solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance...
‘Peace of mind’ for apartment owners as state backs defects cover
10 August 2026
The NSW parliament has passed legislation allowing provision of decennial liability insurance for new apartment buildings...
Farms demand dingo pack protection
10 August 2026
Farmers in northern NSW are calling on the state government to provide insurance against livestock losses if stronger legal protections for dingoes lead to more attacks on stock...
Pilot programs tackle psychosocial hazards in key sectors
10 August 2026
WorkSafe Victoria will invest $6.9 million in four industry trials aiming to reduce psychological injuries in high-risk areas and shape future health and safety policies...
ICA to launch campaign as levy debate continues
03 August 2026
The Insurance Council of Australia will tomorrow launch a campaign calling on the NSW Parliament to scrap the insurance tax and deliver a fairer way to fund emergency services...
Carnival death prompts ride safety laws overhaul
03 August 2026
The death of a six-year-old who was flung from a ride at a Victorian beachside carnival in 2017 has led to amusement industry reforms, WorkSafe says...
'Historic deployment' as NSW firefighters head to France
03 August 2026
Firefighters from NSW and a Chinook waterbombing helicopter are travelling to Europe at the request of the French government...
Rescue teams enjoy communications upgrade
03 August 2026
NSW is spending $7.7 million upgrading internet and satellite connections for emergency service volunteers...
SIRA creates workers’ comp reform guide
03 August 2026
An online guide to changes in the NSW workers’ compensation scheme has been published...
Canberra consults over add-on cover rule exemptions
27 July 2026
Federal Treasury is seeking feedback on draft regulations to keep some “high consumer value” add-on insurance products exempt from the deferred sales model’s four-day pause rule...
Ombudsman cautions industry on advice failings
27 July 2026
The number of insurance disputes handled by New Zealand’s financial services ombudsman remained steady this year while other industries surged...
AiBEC, building regulator team up on repairs guide
27 July 2026
Building Commission NSW has produced a guide to assessing, planning and delivering insurance repairs and reinstatement work on class 2 buildings...