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Gallagher Re local head to take Allianz position

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:31:49 GMT

Allianz Australia head of reinsurance Michael Crouch will leave the company next year, with the role to be filled by Gallagher Re’s local CEO Heather Bone...

Steadfast’s people chief to leave

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:31:03 GMT

Steadfast Group chief people officer Ferzana Yale will depart the business after 16 months in the role...

No sentence reduction for man who hired kids to torch home

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:30:28 GMT

A fraudster who burnt down his property for an insurance payout has lost his bid for a reduced jail sentence...

Car theft victim loses battle over ‘unjust’ deductions

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:30:13 GMT

A company has failed to overturn insurer deductions including unpaid premium after its vehicle was stolen six days into an annual policy...

Hostel suffers setback as premium row heads to final judgment

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:44:27 GMT

The owner and tenant of a Surfers Paradise backpacker hostel have lost legal action seeking an interim ban on their body corporate charging a substantially higher share of a strata insurance premium...

Ombudsman puts brake on servo’s theft payout

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:44:09 GMT

The owner of a service station seeking a $69,000 theft payout has lost a claim dispute with Suncorp...

Javln buys Australian business after $6 million capital raise

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:43:58 GMT

Insurance software group Javln has acquired organiseit, an Australian document management system provider...

Claims specialists join forces for national reach

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:43:35 GMT

Martin Minett Claims Preparation says its new alliance with Southern MSM will “strengthen its national coverage and technical expertise”...

Future of broking features at Outlook conference

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:43:10 GMT

The evolution of SME and mid-market insurance distribution over the next 10 years will be the focus of a key session at the Insurance News Outlook 2026 conference...

‘Fast turnarounds, vacant premises’: SME warned on holiday risks

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:42:25 GMT

The trades, hospitality and retail industries are the leading sources of insurance claims over the Christmas and new year period, analysis by BizCover shows...

CHU expands capacity for ‘considerably larger buildings’

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:42:05 GMT

Strata underwriter CHU has increased its coverage cap for residential and commercial buildings to cater for larger risks...

Perth broker joins Ausure AR network

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:41:56 GMT

Ausure says InsuranceTek, led by principal broker Mark Adams, has become an authorised representative of the Steadfast-backed network...

Cost pressures ‘emerging’ after CTP reforms

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:03:16 GMT

NSW compulsory third party motor premiums are under pressure from rising claim costs and frequency, a parliamentary review has heard...

US fires, storms drive $161 billion global cat bill

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:03:01 GMT

Global insured losses from natural catastrophes have passed $US100 billion ($150.81 billion) for the sixth consecutive year, with US events a key driver, according to Swiss Re...

No sign of crime as AFCA probes Mustang mystery

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:02:46 GMT

A motor enthusiast who argued his Ford Mustang was sabotaged by another member of his car club has lost a claim dispute after the ombudsman found no evidence of a malicious act...

INsight podcast: insurance implications of Bondi attack

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:39:59 GMT

The devastating Bondi Beach shooting and likely insurance implications are the main items discussed on the latest edition of the Insurance News podcast...

Ministers label Bondi mass shooting a terror attack

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:06:49 GMT

The Bondi gun attack has been declared a terrorist incident for the purposes of the government-backed reinsurance scheme, while the Insurance Council of Australia says the industry will prioritise support...

Spring storms bill to top $1 billion, Perils says

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:06:38 GMT

Insured losses from October storms in Australia’s east will reach $1.11 billion, Swiss-based catastrophe data company Perils estimates...

Industry backs ‘evolving’ life code as review moves on

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:06:28 GMT

Life insurers have told the industry code reviewer the document must keep up with regulatory changes and consumer expectations...

AFCA orders payout after fraudster intercepts funds

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:06:19 GMT

A company whose overseas electronic funds transfer went to a fraudster instead of a medical devices supplier should have their loss covered, the dispute authority has ruled...