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Insurance News Wrap

Paige Estritori

Join Paige Estritori each week on the forefront of discovery in the Australian insurance industry. Our podcast meticulously curates the most relevant news from the past week, tailored specifically for both personal and business consumers across Australia. Delving deeper than the surface, we conduct thorough research to craft original articles on selected news items, ensuring you receive insightful and valuable information. Our summaries focus on the key developments that matter most to you. Whether

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Thu, 15th Jan 2026

Insurance News Wrap ·

2026/01/14

In this podcast, Paige Estritori of Financial Services Online reviews key aspects of the insurance sector. Topics include the 21st Australian Insurance Industry Awards nominees by ANZIIF, set for August in Sydney, with mention of notable contenders in the Small to Medium Broking Company category. The growth of Australia's strata property sector, now exceeding $1.4 trillion insured value, and its associated challenges due to aging infrastructure, are discussed. Netstrata comes under scrutiny for

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Wed, 14th Jan 2026

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2026/01/13

In this episode of the Financial Services Online podcast, host, Paige Estritori, discusses major financial stories from Australia. Highlights include a warning from PwC that Australian insurers are falling behind globally in their readiness for cyber threats. Antonie Jagga of PwC advises insurers to use more data-driven, AI-infused pricing aligning premiums with actual risks. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) focuses on enforcing transparency in insurance pricing and claims

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Tue, 13th Jan 2026

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2026/01/12

This week's episode of 'Weekly Insurance News Wrap' with Paige Estritori discusses significant evolutions in Australia's insurance sector. The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) is seeking an overhaul of civil liability laws to combat rising public liability insurance premiums, potentially aiding sustainability within the market and lowering financial strain for small businesses. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has made consequential rulings, reminding restaurateurs of the

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Mon, 12th Jan 2026

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2026/01/11

This week's podcast from Financial Services Online presents updates from the Australian insurance sector. CHU, a leading strata insurance underwriting agency, has enhanced its residential strata insurance policy, introducing options such as Lot Owner Contents Insurance and including Office Bearers Liability standardly. Sure Insurance increased its residential strata insurance coverage amid an ongoing affordability crisis, raising the replacement value limit from $5 million to $20 million. The

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Sun, 11th Jan 2026

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2026/01/10

In this episode, Paige Estritori delivers key updates on Australia's insurance market. In 2024, the Australian insurance industry achieved a massive $6.1 billion post-tax profit, driven by significant premium hikes and a decline in catastrophic weather events. Concerns have been raised around the affordability of premiums. Changes in healthcare have seen AUSactive partnering with Private Healthcare Australia to integrate fitness services into health insurance. Legislative updates have reintroduced

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Sat, 10th Jan 2026

Insurance News Wrap ·

2026/01/09

This podcast by Paige Estritori discusses various developments in Australia's insurance industry. It starts with the introduction of TLI Underwriting, a collaboration between Envest Group and ATL Insurance Group designed for major truck fleets. The new venture seeks to expand the company's footprint, providing tailored insurance solutions for large fleets. It moves on to discuss a recent ruling by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) that redefines policy language and client-insurer

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Fri, 9th Jan 2026

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2026/01/08

This podcast covers recent developments in Australia's insurance industry. Australian Super, facing criticism for long insurance claims processing times, is under scrutiny, with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission investigating nearly seven thousand delayed death benefit claims since 2019. In response, the super fund is moving some claims processing in-house to improve efficiency. Elsewhere, Club Marine is revamping its commercial boat insurance policies to better cater to both

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Thu, 8th Jan 2026

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2026/01/07

This episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap looks into recent happenings within the Australian insurance industry. Starting with Elders Insurance's warning on impending storm risks that greatly affect farming productivity and lead to expensive claims from damage, especially during the summer season. It emphasized the need for contingency plans to safeguard farming infrastructure. The show also highlighted WFI Insurance's initiative in partnership with AgCarE, which offers reduced premiums to

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Wed, 7th Jan 2026

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2026/01/06

In this weekly insurance news wrap, Financial Services Online offers a warning about road safety, given the spike in freight traffic over the summer holidays in Australia, and the role of trucks in frequent fatal crashes. In global insurtech news, investments have fallen by 50%, yet AI-centric insurtechs are gaining prominence. The Australian insurance industry is expected to grow to $144 billion in direct premiums by 2029, driven by demand for natural disaster coverage and personal accident health

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Tue, 6th Jan 2026

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2026/01/05

In the latest news from Australia's insurance industry, Envest Group under the Ardonagh umbrella, introduces TLI Underwriting, specializing in insurance for the heavy motor fleet industry. This strategic move aims to fill a market gap, tailoring to large fleet operators. Meanwhile, Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has boosted profit forecasts following the successful acquisition of RACQ Insurance, expanding market dynamics and revising insurance options. On another note, the National Truck Accident

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Mon, 5th Jan 2026

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2026/01/04

In this episode of Weekly Insurance News Wrap of 2026, host Paige Estritori reviews recent significant developments in the Australian insurance industry. Melbourne-based Sterling Insurance gains a professional indemnity (PI) binding authority with Lloyd's for an expanded market reach. The Australian Treasury begins consultations to strengthen PI insurance and lessen reliance on the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort. Sydney-based insurtech, Upcover, introduces a unique insurance product specifically

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Sun, 4th Jan 2026

Insurance News Wrap ·

2026/01/03

On this episode of Weekly Insurance News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses Sterling Insurance's professional indemnity binding authority acquisition with Lloyds, boosting offerings to Australian brokers and solidifying their foothold in professional indemnity insurance. She also highlights the Australian Treasury's consultation initiative to strengthen professional indemnity insurance, reducing reliance on their Compensation Scheme of Last Resort. Estritori reports on a recent landmark ruling by

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Sat, 3rd Jan 2026

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2026/01/02

In the first Weekly Insurance News Wrap for 2026, Financial Services Online updates listeners on developments in midwifery and fitness sectors. The Department of Health Disability and Ageing launched a Professional Indemnity Scheme for private practising midwives, including groundbreaking coverage for intrapartum care and home births, with a transition period until December 31, 2026. Insurance broker Marsh introduces tailored insurance solutions for fitness professionals, covering claims from client

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Fri, 2nd Jan 2026

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2026/01/01

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses the impressive growth of Insuregroup in the truck insurance sector, with the firm processing over ten thousand policies last year, a 25% increase from the previous year. This surge responds to increased demand for tailor-made coverage due to growing freight volumes and regulatory pressures. The 2024 NTARC Report, stating over 85% of severe truck accidents involve multiple vehicles, further highlights the urgent need

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Thu, 1st Jan 2026

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2025/12/31

This week on Financial Services Online, we discussed significant updates in the insurance industry. The specialist brokerage Insuregroup recorded a 25% rise in truck insurance policies amid increased freight volume and regulatory pressures, marking the growing demand for customised coverage. Australian life insurers reported an impressive profit jump to $360 million, signaling resilience and potential product improvements in the sector. However, the industry also noted a troubling rise in mental

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Wed, 31st Dec 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/12/30

In this episode of Financial Services Online's weekly insurance podcast, Paige Estritori discusses major developments in the Australian insurance sector, focusing on farming safety and insurance. WFI Insurance and Farmsafe Australia have collaborated to raise farming safety standards, with WFI sponsoring the annual 'Safer Farms Report'. This partnership is paramount, in light of the rise in farm incidents leading to 72 deaths in the past year. Additionally, Argis Underwriting and Pacific

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Tue, 30th Dec 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/12/29

In this episode of Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses recent happenings in the trucking and insurance sectors in Australia. Highlighted events include the presentation of the National Trucking Industry Awards with the coveted Outstanding Contribution award going to Mark Tobin, and the National Professional Driver of the Year awarded to Brad Train. Ann Lopez was also honored for her work in diversity and inclusion. Insurance provider Insuregroup is praised for processing over

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Mon, 29th Dec 2025

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2025/12/28

In this week's podcast, Paige Estritori covers a range of insurance news updates from Australia. First, a PwC report raises concerns about Australian insurers' readiness to tackle cyber risks, emphasising the importance of robust cybersecurity and risk management systems. The Australian Treasury is implementing reforms on professional indemnity insurance to strengthen the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort as concerns grow about its financial sustainability. The insurtech company Upcover ensures

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Sun, 28th Dec 2025

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2025/12/27

In this week's podcast from Financial Services Online, Paige Estritori discusses major issues affecting Australia's insurance sector. Key points include the Insurance Council of Australia's call for modernising outdated civil liability laws, which have contributed to a significant increase in public liability insurance premiums. This has impacted small-to-medium enterprises and non-profits, with the entertainments and tourism sectors being particularly hit. Additionally, rising injury claims have

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Sat, 27th Dec 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/12/26

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses key trends in Australia's insurance landscape, focusing in particular on strata, construction insurance, and industry reforms. CHU, a leading strata insurance underwriting agency, significantly increased its insurance capacity from $300 million to $690 million to accommodate growing strata developments. The Insurance Council of Australia advocates for reforms in Victoria's strata laws amid rising premiums linked to poor

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