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Homes hit, warnings in place as supercells wreak havoc

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:23:17 GMT

Insurers are rallying resources after wind speeds equivalent to a category 1 cyclone struck Queensland’s Logan area, and with more destructive weather forecast later today...

ACCC begins Steadfast takeover assessment

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:13:16 GMT

The competition regulator has started assessing the proposed acquisition of Steadfast by Dragoneer, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Amwins...

Directors disqualified and fined for Youpla breaches

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:12:58 GMT

Three former Youpla Group board members have been disqualified from managing corporations and ordered to pay penalties after a court found they breached director duties...

Watchdog plans AI stress test as danger mounts

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 04:33:00 GMT

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has warned of a “rapid escalation” in AI-related risks, as it prepares to launch a stress test of the Australian financial system’s exposure...

Traveller told to fly against doctors’ advice and hush up illness

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 04:32:53 GMT

New Zealand travel insurers have been told to consider evidence properly when handling claims, after one operator was found to have risked a policyholder’s health to cut costs...

AUB tweaks profit guidance after strong start

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:53:08 GMT

AUB Group has raised the lower end of its earnings guidance range following a positive start to the financial year...

Brokers’ PI could become ‘almost obsolete’

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:52:59 GMT

Envest Broking CEO Benjamin Goodall believes AI could transform brokers’ professional indemnity exposure, dramatically reducing the risk...

AFCA backs bakery in row over burnt buns and lost dough

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:52:10 GMT

A bakery shop that claimed for costs related to a fire at a supplier’s premises has won a dispute before the financial services ombudsman...

Broker Q&A: how to sell SMEs on cyber cover

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:51:42 GMT

Last week, representatives from the Insurance Council, QBE and Marsh addressed the parliamentary inquiry into cybersecurity for SMEs, telling MPs insurance is getting cheaper and more accessible but take-up is still low at about 20%...

Sign up for free wellbeing webinar

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:46:24 GMT

McLardy McShane’s Tylah Jones will take part in a webinar that will explore the findings from this year’s Insurance News Wellbeing Survey...

Nautilus takes marine business covers to NZ

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:46:09 GMT

Nautilus Marine Insurance has launched a full suite of business covers in New Zealand for marinas, yacht clubs, boat dealerships and trades...

Miramar names commercial casualty head

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:45:50 GMT

Donna Brierley has been appointed commercial head of casualty at underwriting agencies brand Miramar Group...

Mitsui Sumitomo appoints broker partnerships chief

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:45:42 GMT

Kerryn Christie has been appointed head of broker partnerships for Australia and New Zealand at Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance – a newly created role...

Howden ‘best placed for complex deals’ with new M&A partner

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:45:30 GMT

Sarah Pendred has been appointed mergers and acquisitions insurance partner at Howden...

Training course ‘puts compliance into practice’

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:45:11 GMT

An ANZIIF course for brokers covers safe and compliant use of AI, renewals and managing conflicts of interest...

NZ awards celebrate ‘commitment to making a difference’

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:24:47 GMT

Top talents were recognised last night at ANZIIF’s New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards...

ASIC opens consultation on code of practice

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:24:15 GMT

The corporate regulator has invited feedback on the proposed redraft of the General Insurance Code of Practice, which the industry last month submitted for approval...

Watchdog finds IAG-RAC deal benefits ‘overstated’

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:01:00 GMT

The public benefits of IAG’s proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance are unlikely to outweigh negative impacts, the competition regulator says in a preliminary assessment of additional commitments made by the would-be buyer...

Crash driver’s ‘swerve’ story fails to sway ombudsman

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:40:40 GMT

An insurer was entitled to reject a motor claim for a crash its forensic investigator called “arranged and intentional”, the industry ombudsman says...

INsight podcast: inside the ICA conference

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:57:17 GMT

The Insurance Council of Australia conference is the first item discussed on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast...