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Cowden names chairman, CEO

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:11:24 GMT

Broking company Cowden has named experienced insurance industry executive Veronica Grigg as CEO and Paul Shand as chairman...

Nib inks deal to sell World Nomads travel business

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:01:19 GMT

Listed health group Nib Holdings will sell its World Nomads international travel insurance business for a cash consideration of $67.5 million to International Medical Group...

Insurer must pay home claim despite waterproofing defect

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:50:11 GMT

A homeowner whose property was damaged after more than a week of torrential rainfall will be paid out even though the home was not adequately waterproofed...

ICA chief to outline challenges at Insurance News conference

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:28:14 GMT

Insurance Council of Australia CEO Andrew Hall will deliver a keynote speech at the upcoming Outlook 2026 conference...

IAG ‘in good shape’ for H2 despite headwinds

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:23:34 GMT

IAG has lowered its full-year premium growth outlook but says it is well placed for a stronger second half as contributions from its RACQ acquisition increase...

Branding call to come as Envest agencies join forces

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:22:07 GMT

Blue Zebra, Proplab Group and Point Insurance have completed a share sale that brings together four Envest underwriting agencies, and have revealed the new business’ leadership team...

Industry ‘reshapes priorities’ amid price, cost pressures

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:21:59 GMT

Premium affordability, cybersecurity and labour shortages are the three biggest challenges facing Australian insurers this year, Gallagher Bassett’s annual industry survey has found...

Pedal to the metal: insurer pays for driver’s misstep

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:21:06 GMT

A driver who said he caused a three-car crash by accidentally hitting his accelerator will be covered despite his insurer claiming his account of the smash was not “truthful and accurate”...

Lloyd’s makes regional leadership changes

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:33:03 GMT

Lloyd’s has named a new regional head and announced several personnel changes as it makes a “continued investment in strengthening leadership”...

‘Agile challenger’: British group arrives for mid-market push

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:32:54 GMT

London-based Specialist Risk Group has launched in Australia, targeting the mid-market space...

Key issue leaves car owner uncovered

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:32:38 GMT

A motorist whose car was stolen when he left the keys under the handbrake while unloading shopping will not be covered for his loss...

INsight podcast: commercial market ‘still getting softer’

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:52:39 GMT

Marsh and Aon’s views on the soft market are the first topic discussed on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast...

Broker share prices fall after ChatGPT apps emerge

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:33:56 GMT

The emergence of ChatGPT-powered insurance apps has stoked concerns over long-term potential adverse impacts of artificial intelligence on brokers and the broader industry...

Premium gains ‘the biggest barrier’ for small builders

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:29:11 GMT

Most small and medium-sized builders say the rising cost of insurance is the biggest pressure on their business, a new Housing Industry Association survey has found...

Aon veteran takes Lockton Pacific client role

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:18:20 GMT

David Gower has been appointed chief client officer for the Pacific region at Lockton...

AFCA sides with insurer in Porsche write-off row

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:17:58 GMT

IAG can restore a Porsche that was damaged in a lithium-ion battery fire, despite the owner’s protests it is unrepairable due to chemical contamination...

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...