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‘Longer-term issues persist’ for household line
01 September 2025
The householders line’s improved results have not altered home insurers’ long-term cost challenges, including from extreme weather perils, the industry peak body says...
Cyclone pool success ‘not easily repeated for flood’
01 September 2025
Establishing a government pool for flood threats to tackle steep premiums should not be the “default solution”, even after a positive outcome on cyclone risk, actuaries warn...
Court hears appeal on BI declassing
01 September 2025
Federal Court judges have reserved their decision after an appeal hearing over two proposed business interruption class actions...
NZ homeowners face uninsurable future, consumer group says
01 September 2025
Consumer New Zealand says property owners may be priced out of home cover in the next decade after premiums increased by 916% over the past 25 years...
Towing body slams fees freeze
01 September 2025
Accident towing operators across Melbourne may fail if Victoria’s Essential Services Commission continues with current fee structures, an industry group warns...
Volcanic heat sheds light on blast impacts
01 September 2025
Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tu Ake say signs of heat under the Auckland area’s largest volcano could provide vital insights into the after-effects of an eruption...
Industry alarm at ‘pause’ on construction code
25 August 2025
The federal government’s plan to deliver more homes by easing the regulatory burden on the building sector has stoked concerns among insurers...
Building dispute decision a boost for sector
25 August 2025
The NSW Supreme Court has rejected a property owner’s bid to sue the insurer of a builder that went broke...
Solar risks ‘a blind spot for insurers’
25 August 2025
Insurers have been urged to help address fire risks and other dangers in solar power assets...
Tower adds landslide, sea surge to address-level pricing
25 August 2025
Insurer Tower is adding individual property risk ratings for landslide and sea surge to its premium modelling across New Zealand...
Scam awareness campaign launches as losses rise
25 August 2025
Losses from scams increased to $175 million in the first six months of the year despite a 24% drop in the number of reports to a national help service...
Queensland quake tipped to trigger claims
25 August 2025
Insurers face a long tail of small claims following the Queensland earthquake on August 16, according to Risk Frontiers...
Excessive driving costs policyholder
25 August 2025
A driver has lost a dispute over her excess after she exceeded the kilometre limit under a pay as you drive policy...
Study examines coverage concerns in flood-prone region
18 August 2025
Regional Victorians have been asked to share their experiences around insurance affordability for a survey by advocacy group ARC Justice...
‘Exorbitant’ premium rise driven by insurer ‘managing market share’
18 August 2025
Homeowners have lost a dispute over soaring premiums after their insurer made changes “to manage market share in different geographies”...
State MPs press for disaster recovery revamp
18 August 2025
Victoria should shift from a “traditional like for like” rebuilding model to one that prioritises climate resilience, according to an inquiry report welcomed by the Insurance Council of Australia...
Warning over workers’ secret AI use
18 August 2025
Many workers are using generative artificial intelligence tools without their managers’ knowledge, creating governance and risk concerns for organisations, according to a report from the federal government’s adviser on skills needs...
In Insurance News magazine this month
18 August 2025
High-tech car crime is hitting drivers hard – but insurers are investigating ways to fight back against the next generation of crooks...
Alleged fraudster charged over 16 ‘staged’ car smashes
11 August 2025
A Sydney man faced court today after allegedly staging car crashes to fraudulently claim $390,480 from an insurer...
‘Tech-savvy thieves’ drive up vehicle crimes
11 August 2025
Car owners in Victoria have been urged to use “straightforward anti-theft items” after new data showed a sharp rise in motor vehicle crime...