Mutual interest on the rise, inquiry told
11 May 2026
Interest in mutual risk protection arrangements has increased as organisations look to address market failures, a federal parliamentary inquiry was told last week...
Regulatory & Government
Government releases updated regulatory grid
11 May 2026
A federal regulatory road map update shows seven initiatives related specifically to insurance and reinsurance, while the sector will be affected by 24 activities overall...
‘Consumer win’ as court finds Telstra Super failed on IDR
11 May 2026
Telstra Super breached procedures for managing customer complaints, the Federal Court has ruled after the corporate regulator launched civil penalty proceedings...
Latest money laundering reforms tipped to spark claims
11 May 2026
Expanding anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing reforms to a broader range of businesses could have substantial indirect consequences for insurers, a law firm has warned...
Inquiry considers ESL replacement models
04 May 2026
The NSW government has established a framework for replacing the emergency services levy with an alternative based on land values but does not have a preferred model among five options, a discussion paper says...
Judgment reserved in ASIC case against IAG
04 May 2026
Federal Court hearings have concluded in the Australian Securities and Investments Commission case against IAG over home insurance loyalty discounts...
Cyclone pool coverage reaches 3.2 million sites
04 May 2026
The latest cyclone reinsurance pool data shows about 3.2 million properties with an aggregate exposure of more than $2.4 trillion were covered at December 31...
NSW committee calls for reforms after CTP review
04 May 2026
The latest NSW compulsory third party scheme review has recommended trauma training for all claims managers and a requirement for insurers to make clear how people can participate in decision reviews...
State consults on overhaul of injured workers’ rights
04 May 2026
Victorians can provide feedback on a new draft code of claimants’ rights under the state workers’ compensation scheme...
Supervisors weigh approaches to fair value
04 May 2026
The International Association of Insurance Supervisors is seeking feedback on a draft issues paper about consumer value for money...
Canberra urged to back councils on ‘front line’ of flood fight
27 April 2026
The Insurance Council of Australia has pressed for more federal funding to help local governments with flood resilience work...
Staffer charged over alleged data theft at NSW Treasury
27 April 2026
Police have charged a NSW Treasury staff member with stealing sensitive documents following an investigation into an alleged data breach at the department...
ASIC warns four finfluencers amid crackdown on ‘so-called experts’
27 April 2026
The corporate regulator has issued warning notices to four social media “finfluencers” regarding unlicensed financial advice and misleading and deceptive conduct...
SIRA seeks feedback on workers’ comp reforms
27 April 2026
Consultation has opened on draft changes to the NSW workers’ compensation scheme after state parliament passed the government’s reforms in February...
State taskforce to co-ordinate bushfire mitigation
27 April 2026
The NSW government has established a multiagency taskforce to enhance bushfire hazard reduction efforts...
Court hears regulator’s case against IAG
20 April 2026
The Federal Court is this week hearing evidence in the Australian Securities and Investments Commission case against IAG over home insurance loyalty discounts...
Industry adds voice to red tape cuts call, as costs climb
20 April 2026
The Insurance Council of Australia has backed a coalition of industry groups in calling on governments to eliminate unnecessary regulations, to ease rising costs amid the US-Iran conflict...
Collapsed insurer CBL settles over float
20 April 2026
New Zealand’s financial conduct regulator says it has reached a “full and final settlement” with CBL Corporation after taking action related to its initial public offering...
NZ central bank consults on prudential changes
20 April 2026
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has released a consultation paper on proposed changes to insurance prudential legislation...
NT flags first projects under $100m flood recovery
20 April 2026
The NT government has committed $12.5 million to flood mitigation and infrastructure upgrades under the first phase of a $100 million recovery fund following recent extreme weather...