Local

• Tourism operators seek ‘right brokers’ amid coverage struggle
• ‘Not accurate’: insurers hit back after celebrity podcast criticism
• PHP scare presents questions on chain risk, policy triggers
• SMEs ‘ready to talk’ on cyber risk

Corporate

• IAG revamps intermediated executive team
• Envest recruits agencies leader ahead of branding shake-up
• Steadfast takeover booklet points to smooth transition
• Marsh appoints captive strategy head

Regulatory & Government

• IAG fined $479k over CTP failings
• Small business cover inquiry pushes back report
• Labor lines up Victorian strata commissions ban
• Sector experts sought for innovation committee

Life Insurance

• Challenger turns down $7.9b takeover pitch
• Ombudsman sees no let-up in funeral cover complaints
• Service calls used to push funeral policy upgrades, AFCA finds
• Consumer group attacks super funds over claim wait times

The Professional

• Insurance News conference launches with Shark Tank star and broking chiefs
• Law association names annual award winners
• Restorer honoured for fire clean-up
• Webinar to examine AI and wellbeing

Insurtech

• Rush to use ‘shiny new tool’ too often reactive, founder says
• Claimants won’t take no for an answer if AI makes call
• How email admin eats into the workday
• Industry urged to lead on NZ open insurance

International

• Strong underwriting, capital frameworks ‘drive success’
• Chubb earnings climb to new highs
• Munich Re lifts outlook on strong Q3
• Ram raid: police rustle up arrest warrant in ‘stolen sheep’ probe

Analysis

• Cyber conundrum: the risk is rising, but coverage stays low
• Our greatest fears in a ‘world of polycrisis’
• Why are customers paying for help to secure a fair insurance claim?
• AI is giving insurers time back. What they do with it matters