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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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Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/07/22

This episode of Financial Services Online covers significant news in Australia's industry. Microsoft's recent security breach in SharePoint highlights the ongoing challenge of cybersecurity risks faced by organizations globally. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) ruled against leading life insurer, TAL, for abruptly halting income protection payments without prior notice and ordered them to compensate the claimant. AFCA also ruled in favor of the policyholder in a case against Auto

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Tue, 22nd Jul 2025

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2025/07/21

In this podcast, Paige Estritori discusses key developments in Australia's insurance sector covering a range of topics from governmental programs to sector changes and growing mental health claims. Tasmania's Premier and the Liberal Party propose TasInsure, a state-backed insurance scheme aimed at savings for households and businesses, amid criticism of potential unsustainability. The podcast also highlights a crucial AFCA ruling favoring a policyholder against Auto & General, setting a new

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Mon, 21st Jul 2025

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2025/07/20

In this episode, Paige Estritori updates on key happenings in the Australian insurance sector. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has ruled in favor of a policyholder in a storm damage dispute against Auto & General, emphasizing the need for robust claim assessment evidence. The emerging green energy trend is reshaping the home insurance landscape due to potential risks and economic outcomes associated with home solar power systems, promising insurance innovations to come by 2035

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Sun, 20th Jul 2025

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2025/07/19

This episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap discusses key topics concerning the insurance industry in Australia. The program starts with an AFCA ruling in favor of a policyholder in a storm damage dispute case against Auto & General, highlighting the importance of robust evidence in claims assessments. The rise of residential solar panels and battery systems is poised to revolutionize the home insurance landscape, potentially affecting policy structure by 2035. There is also increased concern

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Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/07/17

In this week's news wrap, Finity highlights the rise of solar panels and battery systems in homes, changing the landscape for home insurance policies. With the potential for unprecedented economic losses, insurers will have to develop new strategies to deal with this new era of energy management. Meanwhile, mental health-related claims have soared in life insurance sector, calling insurers to create customer-focused strategies to provide support. On the rental front, QBE Insurance Group issues a

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Thu, 17th Jul 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/07/16

In this episode, host Paige Estritori highlights the critical increase in mental health-related claims confronting the Australian insurance industry. Claims have nearly doubled over the past few years, contributing to a record payment of $2.2 billion last year. Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claims - mainly driven by mental health issues - are now the leading cause amongst younger Australians. In response, the industry is exploring innovative strategies to support mental health challenges

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Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/07/15

This podcast episode delves into key topics in the Australian insurance industry, including QBE's urging for landlords to reassess their coverage due to potential risks and financial distress. It discusses a negligence case in Joondalup concerning an e-scooter collision, setting a significant precedent. Rising mental health issues are spotlighted as a major contributor to Total and Permanent Disability claims, with insurance payout nearly doubling within five years. The Sigma report from Swiss Re

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Tue, 15th Jul 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/07/14

This week's Weekly Insurance News Wrap covers significant occurrences in the insurance industry. A landmark ruling in West Australia has set a potential new standard for handling negligence cases, as City of Joondalup won against allegations over a local e-scooter accident. Additionally, a sharp rise in mental health-related Total and Permanent Disability claims has been noted by the Council of Australian Life Insurers, causing alarm for the growing number of Australians leaving work due to mental

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Mon, 14th Jul 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/07/13

In this episode of "Insurance News Wrap," Paige Estritori discusses worldwide insurance trends and key notes within the Australian sector. International insurance premium growth is slowing, influenced by "America First" trade policies from the Trump era. Despite global economic uncertainties, the Australian insurance sector is experiencing steady profitability. Contrarily, the Australian life insurance retail market, valued at $9.3 billion annually, has a sluggish growth driven by premium hikes

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Sun, 13th Jul 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/07/12

In this episode of the "Weekly Insurance News Wrap," host Paige Estritori discusses key issues affecting the insurance industry in Australia and globally. The broadcast covers America's tariff strategies' potential impact on the Global property and casualty insurance market, with concerns about slower growth in insurance premiums worldwide. However, Australia's insurance sector is expected to grow, partly due to strong underwriting strategies. Domestically, static growth in Australia's retail life

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Sat, 12th Jul 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/07/11

In this week's episode of Financial Services Online's Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori analyzes global property and casualty insurance trends, noting a slowdown in premium growth due to US trade policy shifts. The episode highlights the resilience of Australia's insurance sector, which continues to post strong profits despite persistent market challenges, with premium volume reaching $98.38 billion last year. The evolving landscape of Australia's life insurance advice sector is explored,

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Fri, 11th Jul 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/07/10

In this week's 'Weekly Insurance News Wrap', Paige Estritori discusses recent global insurance developments with a focus on Australia's resilient sector, projecting a steady return on equity of 9.7% through 2027. She covers the potential impacts of US tariffs under the 'America First' trade policies, dampening global premium growth. Discussing domestic industry, Estritori explores the life insurance advice sector, highlighting the need for expanding the risk advice base and utilizing technology for

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Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/07/09

In this weekly insurance news wrap, significant developments in the Australian insurance industry have been highlighted. The ASIC is escalating a legal battle over HCF Life's pre-existing conditions clause. Despite a recent $750,000 fine against HCF, the case could have widespread implications for consumer protections and regulatory environments. The episode also highlights calls for strata law reforms advocated by the ICA and the NIBA for better transparency in insurance fees and strata governance

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Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/07/08

In this week's Insurance News Wrap, major events included a denial of an insurance claim related to an asbestos-contaminated mulch scare due to contamination exclusions policy, underscoring the importance of businesses reviewing their insurance frameworks. A NSW case has potential implications for future caretaking expenses in injury claims, as compulsory third-party insurers may be required to cover additional 'reasonable and necessary' services. Also, controversy arose with the Tasmanian

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Tue, 8th Jul 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/07/07

Paige Estritori covers the latest in Australian insurance news, from government proposals to surprising court decisions. The podcast discusses the controversy surrounding the Tasmanian government's plan to transform the Motor Accidents Insurance Board into state-run insurer, TasInsure, an initiative that's creating industry backlash. It touches on challenges businesses face in making insurance claims for unforeseen events, including the rejection of a Sydney business's claim following asbestos

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Mon, 7th Jul 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/07/06

This episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap features significant updates from the insurance industry, covering business interruption claims, landmark legal rulings, weather-driven losses, and leadership changes. A Sydney hospitality business faces challenges claiming financial losses from interruptions caused by asbestos-contaminated mulch; the decision sets precedent about insurance coverage for indirect business interruptions. In the legal arena, a landmark ruling in New South Wales includes

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Sun, 6th Jul 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/07/05

This week's 'Weekly Insurance News Wrap' includes details of an asbestos scare in Sydney leading to financial loss of a hospitality business due to claim rejection by insurer, Suncorp. A landmark case from the Personal Injury Commission rules that car crash victim Jeffrey Forrest will have his dog walking service costs covered by his third-party insurer, QBE, redefining attendant care services. First-half 2021 data shows that extreme weather has cost Australian insurers $1.83 billion, urging

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Sat, 5th Jul 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/07/04

In this week's installment of Financial Services Online, we discuss major financial news from across Australia. Key subjects include a Sydney hospitality company's lost claim with insurer Suncorp over asbestos-contaminated mulch, and a breakthrough injury claim with QBE set to cover dog walking services for a car crash victim suffering from PTSD. The episode continues with the challenge faced by Australian insurers over steep costs amounting to $1.83 billion due to severe weather events, and the

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Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/07/03

This podcast discusses key updates from the insurance sector. The Personal Injury Commission of New South Wales expanded definitions of care services in injury claims, due to a lawsuit involving a car crash victim's struggle with dog-walking costs post-recovery. Extreme weather events in Australia have caused insurers significant financial losses, totaling to $1.8 billion in the first half of the year. Life insurer ClearView has hired Peter Tilocca as their Head of Underwriting to spearhead ongoing

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Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/07/02

This podcast discusses important updates in Australia's insurance industry. Initially, it talks about Peter Tilocca's appointment as the Head of Underwriting at life insurance company ClearView. Tilocca is expected to help streamline processes with his twenty years of experience. ClearView has been implementing changes to simplify their process, particularly in their medical underwriting framework, which now has lowered prerequisites for coverage under two million dollars and refined definitions in

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