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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, 9th Apr 2025

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2025/04/08

This episode of Financial Services Online's insurance news podcast - presented by Paige Estritori - covers key topics from Australia's insurance industry. It begins with a discussion on how the nation's strata properties, home to over 15% of the population, have grown to $1.4 trillion in value. The podcast highlights the rising age and vulnerability of such properties, calling for better management and policy revisions. The acquisition of a 15.1% stake in Challenger Limited by TAL - a major life

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Tue, 8th Apr 2025

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2025/04/07

On this week's Weekly Insurance News Wrap, we discuss TAL insurance's strategic acquisition of a 15.1% stake in Challenger Limited as part of its expansion plan into the retirement sector, in response to Australia's growing ageing population. We also cover the aftermath of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which its estimated could trigger as much as $1.7b in claims from Australia's reinsurance pool. We touch on the upcoming community consultation hosted by the Insurance Council of Australia following the

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Mon, 7th Apr 2025

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2025/04/06

This episode of Financial Services Online podcast, hosted by Paige Estritori, covers the insurance industry's response to recent severe storms in Casterton, the call by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) for improved insurance affordability and risk mitigation strategies ahead of the 2025 Federal election, and the repercussions of legal action against Allianz Australia Insurance and AWP Australia. The ICA is hosting a community consultation to guide affected homeowners through claims and

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Sun, 6th Apr 2025

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2025/04/05

This week on Financial Services Online's Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses key insurance news in Australia. Casterton storm victims will receive assistance from the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) through community consultations. In light of the upcoming federal election, the ICA voices its call for risk reduction, proposing a suite of 16 measures to enhance insurance affordability and resilience. These include a $30 billion flood defense fund, and the abolishment of state

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Sat, 5th Apr 2025

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2025/04/04

This podcast discusses insurance news from Financial Services Online, featuring topics on community consultations, political action requests by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA), and legal rulings affecting insurance companies. The ICA leads a unique initiative in Casterton, providing not merely financial relief but real support to homeowners affected by severe storms. Heading towards the federal elections, ICA advocates for risk reduction action, highlighting the need for a $30 billion flood

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Fri, 4th Apr 2025

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2025/04/03

In this week's episode of Financial Services Online's Insurance News Wrap, host Paige Estritori reports on the Insurance Council of Australia's (ICA) compassionate outreach to storm-struck Casterton, offering a scheduled community consultation and information session to simplify claim procedures and recovery strategies for the residents. She also discusses ICA's advocacy for robust risk reduction strategies, including a proposed $30 billion flood defense fund, despite recent federal budget

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Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

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2025/04/02

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses industry developments amid the upcoming Australian federal election. The Insurance Council of Australia is pushing for extensive risk reduction measures, headlined by a $30bn flood protection fund, to combat an apparent disregard for such strategies in the recent federal budget. Significant legal news includes substantial fines for Allianz Australia and AWP Australia following misleading insurance claims, and a ruling in

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Wed, 2nd Apr 2025

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2025/04/01

In this episode, host Paige Estritori unpacks key updates in the Australian insurance industry. There's a focus on major rulings that highlight the gravity of consumer trust and regulations, with hefty fines administered to Allianz Australia Insurance and AWP Australia by the Supreme Court of New South Wales for misleading online financial product claims. Chubb Insurance also takes a blow as the Australian Financial Complaints Authority rules in favor of property owners in a vandalism-related

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Tue, 1st Apr 2025

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2025/03/31

In this podcast, host Paige Estritori explores a variety of prevalent issues and updates in the Australian insurance industry. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority favored an apartment block in a case against Chubb Insurance regarding vandalism-related water damage repairs. Moreover, the New South Wales Government introduced the Claim Farming Practices Prohibition Bill 2025 to eradicate the unethical practice of claim farming, aiming to protect vulnerable individuals from dubious

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Mon, 31st Mar 2025

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2025/03/30

The latest episode of 'Weekly Insurance News Wrap' brought crucial updates on Australia's insurance industry. There was a landmark ruling against Chubb Insurance by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, forcing them to replace vandalized hoist ropes in an apartment block that suffered water damage. The NSW Government proposed a bill to counteract 'claim farming', an unethical practice pressuring vulnerable individuals into filing compensation claims. The Royal Automobile Association of

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Sun, 30th Mar 2025

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2025/03/29

In this week's Insurance News Wrap, AFCA rules in favour of owners in a lift vandalism dispute, setting a vital insurance precedent. The New South Wales Government takes a stand against claim farming with a new proposed bill aimed to deter exploitative practices. The Royal Automobile Association of South Australia partners with Duck Creek for a major technology overhaul, set to greatly improve their motor and home insurance systems. Lastly, Australian insurers face criticism for rejecting

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Sat, 29th Mar 2025

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2025/03/28

In the latest weekly edition of Financial Services Online's insurance news, Paige Estritori discusses decisions and developments in the Australian Insurance sector. Coverage includes the significant case involving the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) and Chubb Insurance. The case, stemming from disputed repairs to water damage following vandalism, ended with AFCA ruling in the apartment owners' favor. In policy news, New South Wales progresses in their fight against claim farming

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Fri, 28th Mar 2025

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2025/03/27

This week on Financial Services Online, Paige Estritori discusses major insurance news. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority ruled in favor of property owners in a lift vandalism dispute against Chubb Insurance, a decision set to impact future similar cases. Meanwhile, the New South Wales government targets claim farming by introducing the Claim Farming Practices Prohibition Bill 2025, which aims to protect individuals from unsolicited inducements to file claims, backed by a potential

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Thu, 27th Mar 2025

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2025/03/26

This episode of Financial Services Online deals with critical issues playing out in Australia's insurance sector. It discusses consumer advocacy groups' critique of insurance companies over practices like 'poverty premiums' and 'loyalty taxes'. Following this, the episode looks at an appeal by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) CEO, for government involvement to control escalating motor insurance premiums, which have surged by 42% since 2019. Subsequently, it examines the worrying rise of car

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Wed, 26th Mar 2025

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2025/03/25

In this episode of "Weekly Insurance News Wrap", Paige Estritori dissects the biggest insurance industry trends. Estritori reports a substantial rise in motor insurance premiums, a 42% increase since 2019, inciting an urgent call for governmental intervention from the Insurance Council of Australia. Proposed remedies include addressing labour shortages, enhancing supply chain resilience, regulating accident companies, and revising vehicle write-off rules. The escalation in car theft claims costs,

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Tue, 25th Mar 2025

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2025/03/24

In this edition of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses key updates from the Australian insurance industry. A significant rise in nationwide car theft claim costs, nearly doubling since 2015 and reaching $428 million last year, is alarming insurers and consumers. Interestingly, this increase coincides with a 26% rise in vehicle policies and greater car values and repair costs. The episode also covers a dispute case where the Australian Financial Complaints Authority ruled

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Mon, 24th Mar 2025

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2025/03/23

This episode of Financial Services Online's Weekly Insurance News Wrap discussed three main topics. First, it highlighted a report showing an alarming rise in car theft claims, particularly in Queensland and Victoria. The number of claims nearly doubled from $218 million in 2015 to $428 million in 2025, largely because of increased vehicle values and repair costs. Second, the episode discussed a dispute between QBE Insurance and an uninsured driver involving an accident. The Australian Financial

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Sun, 23rd Mar 2025

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2025/03/22

On this episode of Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses several key developments in insurance. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) denied compensation to an uninsured motorist who collided with a QBE-insured vehicle, emphasizing the importance of full vehicle coverage and safe driving. The Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby proposes insurers allocate $250 million annually for disaster risk mitigation and the enhancement of insurance accessibility, working towards

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Sat, 22nd Mar 2025

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2025/03/21

In this episode, Paige Estritori brings us the latest from the Australian insurance industry, including a dispute between QBE Insurance and an uninsured driver. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority ruled in favor of QBE, concluding that the uninsured driver didn't maintain a safe driving distance, causing the accident. Meanwhile, the Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby pushes for a significant $250 million per year fund aimed at disaster risk mitigation and improving insurance access

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Fri, 21st Mar 2025

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2025/03/20

In this episode of Financial Services Online's Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses key developments in the insurance industry. She covers recent AFCA rulings on a vehicle collision involving QBE Insurance and an uninsured driver, and a fraud case concerning inflated property claims. The episode also discusses issues of consumer advocacy, namely the Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby's call for insurers to contribute to a $250 million annual fund for disaster risk mitigation. This

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