State steps up fight against underworld tobacco trade
11 August 2025
The NSW government has introduced legislation to crack down on the illegal sale of tobacco and vaping products...
Regulatory & Government
New Zealanders hesitant on NHC levy hike
11 August 2025
Half of New Zealanders would not want to pay an extra $NZ200 ($182.55) in levies to better fund government insurer the Natural Hazards Commission, a survey has shown...
APRA consults on entity-level data tweaks
11 August 2025
The prudential regulator has released a consultation paper on its institution-level data publications covering general and life insurance...
NSW inquiry to examine strata commissions
04 August 2025
The NSW government has asked the state Productivity and Equality Commission to review the market impacts of banning strata managing agents from accepting commissions or other conflicted payments...
‘Poor case management’ key to workers’ comp problems
04 August 2025
Proposed changes to NSW’s workplace injury laws will drastically reduce workers’ rights to medical and financial support, lawyers have told a state upper house committee hearing...
SIRA acts on icare builders’ cover issues
04 August 2025
The NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority has issued icare with a letter of compliance after a review identified Home Building Compensation Fund failings...
NZ regulator raises claims handling concern after disaster review
04 August 2025
New Zealand’s industry regulator has flagged six areas it expects insurers to work on after reviewing responses to the 2023 Auckland anniversary weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle...
ASIC to update conflict management guide
04 August 2025
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is seeking feedback on plans to update its conflict of interest management guidance...
Minister spells out cost of stalling workers’ comp reform
28 July 2025
The NSW government has warned derailing its overhaul of workplace mental injury laws will lead to higher premiums, as an upper house committee holds a hearing on the proposed changes...
Lobby groups weigh in ahead of cyclone pool review
28 July 2025
Stakeholders including insurers and strata groups have called for more measures to ease premium pressure on consumers as the cyclone reinsurance pool nears its mandatory review...
State looks to ban e-bikes on trains
28 July 2025
The Victorian government has opened consultations on plans to ban e-mobility devices with lithium-ion batteries from public transport...
APRA tolerance for risk gaps ‘never lower’
28 July 2025
A “perfect storm” of factors is amplifying cyber, geopolitical and operational risks, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority chair John Lonsdale says...
Feedback sought on non-solicitation clause overhaul
28 July 2025
Treasury is seeking submissions on possible rule changes affecting non-solicitation clauses...
TasInsure plan in balance as state waits on poll result
21 July 2025
The result of Saturday’s election in Tasmania is not expected until August 2, with the state facing a hung parliament...
SIRA cracks down on workers’ comp underinsurance
21 July 2025
The NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority has found significant underinsurance and employer non-compliance issues in the icare workers’ compensation scheme...
Insurance dominates complaint caseload
21 July 2025
The number of general insurance disputes in New Zealand has reached a record high, according to the Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme...
Underwriters adapting amid net zero push: ICA
21 July 2025
Insurers have started to adjust underwriting assessments for solar farms and other emerging clean power risks to support the energy transition, the Insurance Council of Australia says...
Funeral group fined $3.5 million after ASIC appeal
14 July 2025
The Federal Court has imposed a $3.5 million penalty against ACBF Funeral Plans for misrepresenting that it was Aboriginal-owned or managed...
Broker banned after fraud rap
14 July 2025
The corporate watchdog has permanently banned former NSW broker Jason Prasad after he was convicted of fraud...
Cyclone pool claims top $650 million
14 July 2025
The cyclone pool has received 78,372 claims since its inception, with 88% related to Cyclone Alfred, a quarterly report shows...