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Forecasters warn of weekend cyclone, flood danger

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:11:18 GMT

A tropical low near WA has a high chance of developing into a cyclone that could cross the Pilbara coastline over the weekend, the Bureau of Meteorology says...

Monitor examines insurers’ levy practices as axe looms

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:07:07 GMT

The NSW Emergency Services Levy Insurance Monitor has consulted six companies about their approach to managing the charge ahead of its expected removal...

Conference tackles key market trends through exclusive report

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:04:50 GMT

Attendees at the third annual Insurance News conference will be given an exclusive printed copy of the latest INFORM report, put together with experts at Finity...

Injured skier wins air ambulance payout after repatriation row

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:03:28 GMT

An injured skier who flew home from Japan against his insurer’s advice has won his bid for a payout to cover an air ambulance and unused hotel costs...

Aviso reveals leadership line-up after Lockton raid

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Aviso Specialty has confirmed a series of senior appointments after recruiting significant numbers of staff from rival brokerage Lockton...

Workers’ comp overhaul passes after months of deadlock

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:55:00 GMT

Reforms to NSW’s workplace injury compensation laws have finally passed parliament after the state government and opposition agreed on compromises made by crossbenchers...

Zurich, Beazley agree $15 billion buyout

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:47:44 GMT

Zurich and Beazley have reached preliminary agreement on an £8 billion ($15.6 billion) takeover after the Swiss giant improved its offer for the speciality lines insurer...

Flood payout a bitter pill, but pharmacist wins dispute

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:00:30 GMT

A pharmacy owner has been awarded an additional payout for flood damage after her insurer overpaid for repairs that “artificially eroded” her sum insured...

Tattoo artist draws up safety standard to tackle insurance issues

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:04:17 GMT

A tattooist has launched a new safety and compliance standard as his industry battles “systemic insurance challenges”...

Capacity, claims trends keep commercial rates soft

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:57:32 GMT

Commercial cover prices in Australia dropped by up to 20% in the fourth quarter as conditions remained in buyers’ favour, Aon says in a global market update...

Accommodation company wins covid cancellations row

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:56:26 GMT

A short-stay accommodation business has won a dispute over cover for trading losses following a Covid-19 outbreak...

INsight podcast: summer fires turn up heat on affordability

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:54:18 GMT

The first natural catastrophe of the year is the hottest topic on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast...

Perils raises spring storm loss estimate

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:25:06 GMT

Insured losses from storms in Australia’s east in October will reach $1.51 billion, Swiss catastrophe data company Perils estimates...

Redacted report breaks down NZ affordability issue

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:22:18 GMT

New Zealand home premiums have risen at three times the pace of the consumer price index since 2011 and by more than 40% in the past two years, with properties subject to flooding and seismic risks drawing significantly higher increases, a Treasury report says...

ASIC deputy to step up after Longo leaves

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:20:27 GMT

Australian Securities and Investments Commission deputy chair Sarah Court will become chair when Joe Longo finishes his term at the end of May...

AFCA backs insurer after chewing over termite damage claim

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:19:36 GMT

A homeowner who tried to link termite holes in his wall to a previous storm damage claim will not be covered after the complaints authority accepted long-term moisture issues led to the loss...

Three charged over $1m insurance fraud

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:11:24 GMT

Financial crime squad detectives in NSW have charged three men over an alleged insurance fraud worth more than $1 million that involved fake invoices for lawn mowing, cleaning and other domestic services...

Insurer warned over motor discount failures

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:11:01 GMT

Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance has been issued a public warning for failing to deliver on advertised discounts for motor policies sold online and through vehicle dealerships...

Crash victim at fault for checking phone while crossing road

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:10:46 GMT

A man who was hit by a car as he crossed a six-lane road while looking at his phone has had his benefits claim rejected after the NSW Personal Injury Commission found he was at fault...

Jeweller not to blame for $500k distraction theft: AFCA

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:08:38 GMT

Lloyd’s must settle with a jewellery shop after a customer stole gold chains worth $500,000 when a sales assistant left the room, the industry ombudsman has ruled...