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Driver charged over crash that killed broking leader
10 September 2026
US authorities have charged the 87-year-old driver who allegedly ran a red light at an intersection in Nashville, killing Australian broking leader Tim Wedlock and injuring three others...
Victoria tops nation for home burglary and car theft: ICA
10 September 2026
Victoria’s next government must establish stronger information sharing arrangements between police, government and insurers to stem the explosion of property and vehicle theft, says the Insurance Council of Australia...
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10 September 2026
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Insurer entitled to select 'three-star' builder for home repairs
10 September 2026
Policyholders who rejected an insurer’s preferred builder after reading online reviews have lost their bid for a cash settlement for home repairs...
Liquidator takes legal action over Sphere conduct concerns
09 September 2026
Sphere Insurance Group’s liquidator has started court action over alleged breaches of director duties and other matters arising from trust and general account transactions...
Bellrock moves for Lockton's Farquharson
09 September 2026
Andrew Farquharson has left Lockton to join Bellrock Advisory as practice leader, with responsibility for leading development of the firm’s markets function...
Ombudsman hoses down pressure-washed roof claim
09 September 2026
A homeowner seeking a new metal roof, insulation and wiring after a contractor pressure-cleaned the property has lost a claim dispute...
INsight podcast: reinsurance issues in focus
09 September 2026
Reinsurance trends are the main focus on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast, as the industry wraps up its annual gathering in Monte Carlo...
Broker code committee, AFCA sound commissions alarm with MPs
08 September 2026
The Insurance Brokers Code Compliance Committee and dispute ombudsman have written to the parliamentary inquiry into small business insurance to flag concerns over remuneration disclosure requirements in the new draft code...
Construction costs add to case for ESL reform, inquiry hears
08 September 2026
Building cost inflation is raising the stakes for the removal of the emergency services levy on premiums, the Insurance Council of Australia told a NSW parliamentary inquiry today...
Choosi misled users over policy comparisons, court finds
08 September 2026
Choosi has been found guilty of misleading consumers about its life and funeral insurance comparison service, in proceedings launched last year by the corporate regulator...
Insurer in the right on rusty roof ruling
08 September 2026
The industry ombudsman has backed an insurer that denied a car damage claim after water entered through a rusted sunroof drain...
Lloyd’s makes gains but warns on rates as ‘risk signals flashing’
04 September 2026
Lloyd’s has maintained its outlook after stronger first-half underwriting earnings, while CEO Patrick Tiernan has warned of eroding rate adequacy and the need for discipline...
Conference dives deep into industry compliance issues
04 September 2026
About 200 senior insurance, risk and legal professionals gathered in Sydney yesterday to discuss regulation, compliance and running businesses amid growing uncertainty...
Private equity firm buys into builder Ambrose
04 September 2026
European private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has acquired a controlling stake in insurance-focused building repairer Ambrose Construct Group...
Insurer caused ‘major stress’ after firebomb mayhem
04 September 2026
A beauty salon owner whose trade was affected by repeat firebombings in his street has successfully challenged his business interruption payout...
Insurers and brokers to address ESL inquiry
03 September 2026
A NSW parliamentary inquiry into removing the emergency services levy will hold hearings next week, with the Insurance Council of Australia and the National Insurance Brokers Association among groups appearing...
Soft reinsurance prices tipped to persist
03 September 2026
Reinsurers’ pricing in Australia and other major Asia-Pacific markets is expected to remain weak in the near term, maintaining pressure on their underwriting margins, according to Fitch Ratings...
Landlords out of options in push for drugs lab payout
03 September 2026
The industry ombudsman has backed an insurer that declined a claim by landlords whose tenants ran a marijuana-growing operation...
INsight podcast: ASIC asks hard cash questions
03 September 2026
The corporate regulator’s concern over insurer cash settlements is the first item discussed on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast...