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Tasmania launches consultation on state insurer scheme

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:24:22 GMT

The Tasmanian government is calling for feedback on its plans to establish a state insurer to tackle affordability challenges in home and contents, SME, farm and workers’ compensation cover...

‘A lasting legacy’: QBE chair Wilkins to retire

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:16:42 GMT

QBE Insurance Group chair Mike Wilkins will retire at the annual general meeting next May after six years in the role and a decade on the board...

Cyclone pool won’t fix affordability, ICA warns

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:16:21 GMT

The cyclone reinsurance pool is delivering targeted premium relief and should continue, but it will not solve broader affordability issues, the Insurance Council of Australia says in a review submission...

Bushfire risk justifies near doubling of premium, AFCA finds

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:15:11 GMT

A homeowner whose premium rose by 91% following a risk reassessment has lost a dispute with RACQ Insurance after the ombudsman found the increase was fair...

ASIC to ‘zero in’ on pricing, claims and complaints

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:26:06 GMT

The corporate regulator says insurance complaints processes, claims handling and misleading pricing are among new enforcement priorities for next year...

Insurance News conference to share exclusive Finity paper

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:11:31 GMT

Tickets are now available for the third Insurance News Outlook conference, to be held in Sydney in March...

IAG studies auto-braking as life-saving impact remains elusive

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:06:54 GMT

IAG is investigating the use of advanced driver-assistance systems, which it says are not meeting their potential to reduce road accident numbers...

AFCA backs boat owner after row over Esky escalates

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:06:07 GMT

A boat owner will be covered for damage caused by a bouncing Esky after challenging his insurer’s argument the loss was caused by wear and tear and construction issues...

‘Simply bewildering’: NIBA criticised over pace, transparency of code review

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:20:17 GMT

A consumer group says the National Insurance Brokers Association is taking too long to progress its code review and should urgently prioritise publication of a key report to dispel growing transparency concerns...

Commission disclosure calls ramp up as consultation continues

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:20:04 GMT

The National Insurance Brokers Association will carry out further code review consultation with members, including on the critical issue of remuneration disclosure...

AUB ‘has not observed’ premium rate slowdown

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:19:51 GMT

AUB Group says premium rates in Australian broking rose 5%-7% in the first quarter and it has “confidently” reaffirmed its earnings guidance...

Aviso Group names new CEO under shake-up

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:13:15 GMT

Aviso Group chief broking officer Jeff Moule has been promoted to CEO under leadership changes that include a stronger focus on the related specialty business, owner Envest says...

Steadfast raising stake in NZ’s Rothbury

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:09:31 GMT

Steadfast has increased its holding in top-three New Zealand broker Rothbury Group and plans to acquire a majority position in upcoming transactions...

Start-up to offer transaction, energy covers

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:53:50 GMT

New underwriter Longbrook Insurance plans to offer transaction liability and energy cover globally from early next year...

Aon hires senior account director

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:51:39 GMT

Melbourne-based Irene Sinclair has been appointed Aon strategic account director for global and corporate...

Willis appoints claims strategy leader

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:51:33 GMT

Willis has named Louie Clarke as global head of claims strategy and execution...

Global group’s Claims Copilot takes flight

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:51:25 GMT

Aon has launched an AI-powered platform designed to streamline its claims management processes...

AI claims, sales impacts to benefit consumers: Suncorp chief

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:26:55 GMT

Artificial intelligence will revolutionise insurance as it streamlines processes from sales to claims, Suncorp CEO Steve Johnston told a regulatory conference today...

Eclipse names new boss as co-founders reshape leadership

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:07:40 GMT

Thomas Haegi has been promoted to CEO at underwriting agency Eclipse Group...

Code shake-up ensures state-sponsored terrorism cover

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:06:00 GMT

A criminal code change has clarified that the government-backed terrorism reinsurance pool provides cover for state-sponsored acts...