Local

• Two-year transition expected for first enforceable code
• ‘Not reasonable’: insurer failed to explain premium error
• Blanket cladding exclusions ‘disregard actual risk’
• Bosses flag global turmoil, AI as key risks

Corporate

• PSC secured ACCC waiver to buy transport specialist
• Guardian names new COO
• BizCover’s broker tool adds Zurich ML product
• Clyde & Co brings in employment practice leader

Regulatory & Government

• Hazards partnership to hold insurance forum 
• ICA levy call as NSW annual insurance haul tops $3b
• Queensland ‘loses out’ under disaster funding shake-up
• Bigger buffer on household line shows ‘underlying uncertainty’

Life Insurance

• Fund that charged dead members cops $10m penalty
• Cancer serious but falls short of policy definition
• ASIC review finds ‘deeply concerning’ super trustee flaws
• Code committee appoints new consumer rep

The Professional

• Final call to nominate Mansfield Awards contenders
• Date set for AICLA claims conference
• Barry Nilsson celebrates ‘largest promotion round’
• WFI partnership eases ‘enormous strain’ on farmers’ mental health

Insurtech

• ‘True pioneer’ in broking tech retires
• Many insurers ‘invisible’ on artificial intelligence tools
• CFC finds words to clear up silent AI issues
• Federato heads down under for APAC push

International

• Conflict, uncertainty rock global shipping sector
• Swiss Re launches broker management practice
• ‘Substantial portion’ of Venezuela quake losses uninsured
• Nation urged to confront rapid rise in temperatures

Analysis

• High-stakes code review still has some way to run
• Investing in broking’s deep bench of emerging talent
• What if complaints were a service, not a problem to manage?
• Breach breakdown: key findings from code report