Insurance News Wrap

This weeks insurance news focuses on clear communication and timely claims decisions. A review of life insurance claims found that insurers sometimes requested information too late, prolonging uncertainty for people making total and permanent disability and income protection claims. Keeping records organised and asking about expected timeframes can help claimants navigate the process. The Insuranc...

Paige Estritori presents the Weekly Insurance News Wrap for Financial Services Online. A federal inquiry into small business insurance has extended its deadline to early 2027, continuing to examine affordability, availability and policy complexity for small businesses, not-for-profits and community groups. Business owners are encouraged to keep their insurer or broker informed about their activiti...

This weeks Insurance News Wrap examines income protection disputes, including how disability definitions, evidence requirements and return-to-work assessments can affect claims. Listeners are encouraged to check policy terms, understand mental health cover, keep claim records and contact the Australian Financial Complaints Authority if a dispute remains unresolved. The episode also looks at trucki...

Paige Estritori covers two Australian insurance developments. The 2026 National Truck Accident Research Centre report finds fewer crashes linked to distraction and fatigue, but warns that inattention, inappropriate speed and following too closely remain concerns. Clear safety procedures, driver guidance, maintenance records and incident reviews can help operators manage risks and demonstrate their...

Paige Estritori presents the Weekly Insurance News Wrap for 1 November 2026. Hutch Underwriting has introduced single-project construction insurance for eligible Australian building projects, offering up to $30 million in material damage cover and optional legal liability cover up to $20 million. Cover may extend from construction through the maintenance period. The product is limited by location...

This weeks Insurance News Wrap explores a proposed rewrite of the Insurance Code and what it could mean for shops making claims, including evidence, notification deadlines and insurer communication. Locust hatchings highlight the need for farmers to check crop cover, pest exclusions and policy conditions. New claims data may help compare insurers, but consumers should also review policy benefits,...

Paige Estritori presents this weeks Insurance News Wrap from Financial Services Online. A proposed rewrite of the Insurance Code could change how insurers communicate with businesses and manage claims. Reports of locust activity highlight the importance of checking how crop policies cover pest damage and prevention costs. New claims data may help consumers compare insurers, but figures alone canno...

Paige Estritori presents the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, with practical lessons from Australian insurance disputes. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority ordered an insurer to pay nearly $432,000 for a flooded farmhouse claim, highlighting the challenges of repair estimates involving issues such as mould, asbestos and engineering work. Policyholders are encouraged to document damage, keep...

Paige Estritori presents the Weekly Insurance News Wrap from Financial Services Online. This episode examines a truck insurance dispute and the importance of providing accurate, complete information when arranging cover—and updating it when circumstances change. Vehicle use, drivers and where a truck is kept can affect policy terms and claim decisions. Keep copies of applications, policies, renewa...

Paige Estritori examines a truck insurance claim dispute and the importance of clear disclosure and good record-keeping. While details of the decision are unavailable, the discussion explains how questions about information provided, policy terms and vehicle use can affect a claim. Truck owners and businesses are encouraged to keep policy documents and communications, accurately describe how vehic...

Paige Estritori presents the Weekly Insurance News Wrap for October 26, 2026. This weeks focus is a dispute over a truck insurance claim, with limited information available about the policy, evidence or outcome. The key lesson is to provide accurate information when applying for or renewing insurance and keep records such as policy documents, correspondence, photographs and maintenance details. Tr...

In the latest episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, the focus is on the Australian insurance industrys current challenges and changes. There is growing concern over the rising cost of business insurance, threatening the sustainability of many enterprises. Authorities have announced a crackdown on uninsured drivers, amidst increasing accident rates involving such drivers. In an encouraging shi...

This week's episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap hosted by Paige Estritori discusses key updates within Australia's insurance industry. The episode begins with a note on the rise in life insurance premiums nationwide, hinting at possible continuous increases over the next year. It then explores changes in motor insurance claims policies aimed at enhancing the customer experience but may also...

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses recent developments in the Australian insurance sector. Key topics include the importance of accuracy in insurance details for home service operators and the potentially serious ramifications of errors made, highlighted by a case of a food delivery business's claim being denied. The podcast also examines the rising issue...

In this Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori delves into crucial updates in the insurance sector. The podcast covers a comprehensive review of the Life Insurance Code of Practice focusing on mental health coverage. There's a call for Australians to critically assess the appropriateness of their income protection policies, particularly those related to mental health. The podcast also highlig...

In this episode, host Paige Estritori discuses critical changes in the Australian insurance industry. There is increasing focus on mental health coverage in the life and disability sectors, with a recent review by Peter Kell advocating for improved customer protection, clearer policies, and better communication. With mental health claims rising, Australians must scrutinize their policies for poten...

This episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap discusses important insurance-related developments. The episode begins with PSC Insurance Brokers making a significant investment in MA Insurance Brokers, highlighting the importance of expert advice in transport insurance. In the trade arena, QBE Insurance's plans to discontinue its standalone office and trade pack products call for caution during po...

This podcast by Paige Estritori for Financial Services Online provides vital insurance news for the week. It discusses the rising support in Australia for a shift from fuel excise to a distance-based model for road user charging, highlighting the potential impacts on truck operators and emphasizing the growing role of data in transport costs. Attention is brought to recent Australian Financial Com...

This podcast covers key updates and advice for the Australian insurance industry. Topics include the unclear cost differences between annual and installment payments for tradespeople's insurances, recent fines for Mercer Super due to member service issues, and the detection of the H5 bird flu in migratory seabirds in New South Wales and Western Australia that warrants biosecurity review by farm op...

This episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap features a comprehensive review of strata insurance broking by the National Insurance Brokers Association due to transparency and governance concerns. In light of findings from a large-scale investigation, the episode emphasizes the need for improved standards in the sector, including detailed broker agreements and transparent fee disclosures. In addi...

In this week's Australian insurance news wrap, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) will be publishing cyber insurance and management liability data for increased transparency. Meanwhile, New South Wales is questioning the affordability of the Emergency Services Levy. The Insurance Council of Australia is advocating for a fairer distribution of emergency services costs. Also, PSC...

In this week's insurance news in Australia by Financial Services Online, PSC Insurance Brokers' investment in MA Insurance Brokers shows a trend towards sector specialisation with potentially better tailored options for transport operators. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority highlighted the importance of careful reading of insurance policy details with a case denied over precise policy...

In this edition of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, host Paige Estritori presents key updates from the insurance industry. A primary focus is the independent review of Australia's Life Insurance Code of Practice by Peter Kell, emphasizing mental health fairness and claims handling reform. With 85 recommendations, the report signifies potential shifts in industry standards and insurer obligations. F...

On Financial Services Online Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses new developments in the insurance sector. The Insurance Council of Australia has redrafted the General Insurance Code of Practice, with a focus on expert reports, cash settlements and claims standards. However, certain coverages, such as liability and workers' compensation, may be excluded from its provisions. AI ri...

This episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap explored artificial intelligence's growing relevance in Australian boardrooms, as posited by Clyde & Co's Corporate Risk Radar 2026. The report stresses on strengthening AI governance and scrutinizing insurance policies for AI-related exclusions. Additionally, Vero Insurance debuted a residential strata insurance product in select northern regions, in...