27 May 2024
The Insurance Affordability and Natural Hazard Risk Reduction Taskforce will be established by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet as concern over rising home premiums intensifies...
27 May 2024
Insurance News’ half-day strata seminar takes place on Thursday with a strong line-up of speakers – and tickets are sold out...
27 May 2024
An appeal has been granted after prosecutors challenged two of eight not-guilty verdicts the New Zealand High Court last year delivered for CBL Insurance executives...
27 May 2024
A former fraud and cybercrime squad detective will lead a new Insurance Council of Australia scam-fighting operation.
27 May 2024
New Zealand’s earthquake insurer EQC Toka Tu Ake has showcased innovative technologies that could help predict and prepare for natural hazards...
20 May 2024
The Insurance Council of Australia says more resilience and mitigation spending is required after last week’s federal budget allocated $138.7 million over four years for disaster support...
20 May 2024
Shifting sea surface temperatures in the central Pacific have put Australia back on "La Nina watch", raising the prospect of a return to flood conditions.
20 May 2024
New Zealand insurance ombudsman Karen Stevens has warned travellers to New Caledonia to be aware of their coverage after civil unrest hit the island territory...
20 May 2024
Federal and state government disaster assistance has been directed to a WA town after a severe storm and tornado damaged hundreds of homes, community facilities and public assets...
20 May 2024
Three extreme weather events since late December have led to a "staggering" $1.6 billion of insured damage across NSW, Queensland and Victoria, according to the Insurance Council of Australia...
13 May 2024
Brokers and underwriting agencies have momentum on their side as demand for specialist risk services grow, according to Macquarie Bank...
13 May 2024
Insurers will be seeking commitments to boost disaster resilience and improve cover affordability in tomorrow night’s federal budget...
13 May 2024
More workers’ compensation claims have been lodged with NSW state insurer icare nearly a month after the Bondi Junction Westfield mall stabbings...
13 May 2024
Accessible, affordable insurance is “not something any business or individual can take for granted”, Zurich’s Geoff Summerhayes has warned...
13 May 2024
Natural hazard risk is the second most important consideration for New Zealanders when looking to buy or rent a home, new research from IAG has revealed...
06 May 2024
The General Insurance Code Governance Committee says failure to update policyholders on the progress of claims was the top reported breach last financial year and it is engaging with subscribers that have fallen short of requirements...
06 May 2024
The independent panel reviewing the general insurance code of practice is considering whether more clarity on mitigation measures and impacts on premiums is needed amid affordability concerns...
06 May 2024
Former QBE Deputy Chair John M Green says insurance industry professionals should read and watch drama to ignite their imaginations and better foresee risk...
06 May 2024
Australia’s roads are crowded with cars that would struggle to pass a roadworthiness inspection as drivers delay maintenance, comparison site Finder says...
29 April 2024
Broker Marsh expects market conditions in Australia to favour commercial insurance buyers after rates fell for the first time since 2016...