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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, 20th Mar 2025

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2025/03/19

This week's edition of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap covers the latest updates from Australia's insurance industry. Key topics discussed include: the Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby's proposal for insurance firms to pool resources for a $250 million annual disaster risk mitigation fund, which they argue could aid high-risk areas, provide premium relief, and restore public trust; an update on the Insurance Council of Australia's proposed $30 billion flood defense program; and a recent

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Wed, 19th Mar 2025

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2025/03/18

This podcast hosted by Paige Estritori covers key happenings in the Australian insurance industry. The Australian Consumer Insurance Lobby (ACIL) proposes insurers set aside an annual $250 million budget for risk mitigation and insurance accessibility improvement, particularly in high-risk areas. This initiative complements the Insurance Council of Australia's $30 billion flood defense scheme. In another development, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority sided with QBE Insurance over a

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Tue, 18th Mar 2025

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2025/03/17

In this week's episode, Paige Estritori presents the Weekly Insurance News Wrap from Financial Services Online. The segment opens with a case of insurance fraud handled by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, involving a fabricated rental claim after a storm, underlining the severe consequences of dishonest claims. The podcast then shifts to discuss advances in Australias insurtech sector, credited with revolutionizing the insurance industry through technological advancements and strategic

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Mon, 17th Mar 2025

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2025/03/16

In this weekly digest of Australian insurance news, highlights include AFCA's support for QBE's reversal of a fraudulent rental claim payout. The fraud detection has reinforced the need for honesty in insurance claims. Elsewhere, Australia's insurtech sector is booming, with 293 local firms raising $1.6bn over twelve years, leveraging advanced technologies like blockchain and AI. The sector's growth is alongside government incentives and a focus on sustainable businesses. Another key development is

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Sun, 16th Mar 2025

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2025/03/15

This episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap covers key updates in the insurance sector. The podcast discusses a report "Insurtech Down Under", revealing Australia and New Zealand host 293 insurtech firms that have generated $1.6 billion over 12 years. Despite regulatory hurdles, the sector is booming thanks to advancements in technology like AI and blockchain. In a regrettable incident, a company lost its insurance claim after clients transferred $66,148 to a fraudulent account due to hacked

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Sat, 15th Mar 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/03/14

This week's Insurance News Wrap from Financial Services Online details recent developments in the Australian insurance sector. Advancements in insurtech boost the sector, with over 293 insurtech start-ups in Australia and New Zealand raising more than $1.6 billion over the past 12 years. Government incentives, mature start-up ecosystems, and advanced technologies play a role. Legal issues arise, as AIG Australia denies a company's cyber scam coverage, highlighting the need for businesses to

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Fri, 14th Mar 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/03/13

This week's Financial Services Online's podcast, hosted by Paige Estritori, discusses Australia's surging insurtech sector, backed by strategic investments and leading-edge tech, which has drawn $1.6 billion over the past 12 years. The episode also touches on a cautionary case about a firm falling victim to a $66,000 cybercrime, emphasizing the need for companies to comprehend insurance policy terms around digital threats, and insurers to adapt policies to protect against such risks. Australia

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Thu, 13th Mar 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/03/12

In this week's insurance news, Paige Estritori explores insurtech developments in Australia and New Zealand, raising a notable $US1.6 billion over 12 years, even amid growth challenges. The report “Insurtech Down Under” encourages big insurance companies to tap into local opportunities. Cyber threats in Australia have led to an increased need for businesses to understand their insurance policies. This comes after a company scammed through an email was denied coverage, prompting insurers to

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Wed, 12th Mar 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/03/11

On this week's episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, we explore pivotal insurance stories affecting Australian consumers and businesses. We delve into a recent cybercrime case where an Australian company lost an insurance battle with AIG Australia due to fraudulent invoicing - a jarring reminder of the urgent need for expanded cyber insurance coverage. We then spotlight Australia Underwriting's innovative approach to handling high-risk coverage. We examine a ruling by the AFCA forcing Hollard

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Tue, 11th Mar 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/03/10

On this week's edition of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, host Paige Estritori covers noteworthy events in the Australian insurance industry. The discussion highlights a recent ruling by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) against the insurer Hollard in a mould contamination dispute. Despite Jack Hollard's efforts, mould issues continued, and Hollard's remediation methods were criticised. AFCA demanded a revised compensation inclusive of home damages and expert fees. Also, there's a

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Mon, 10th Mar 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/03/09

In this episode, we discuss a nationwide debate among insurance brokers who challenge Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's strategy of breaking up insurers to lower premiums. Insurtech leader Scott Norton and other prominent industry figures argue for improved disaster readiness and tax reform over divestment. In other news, the Insurance Council of Australia proposes a $30.15 billion plan aimed at countering the financial devastation caused by flooding, Australia's costliest natural disaster. The plan

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Sun, 9th Mar 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/03/08

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, key figures in the Australian insurance industry examine Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's divestment strategy, contesting high premiums are more related to inadequate disaster preparedness, not big insurers. The Insurance Council of Australia also proposes a $30.15 billion initiative focused on flood disaster readiness. The initiative aims to invest in infrastructure and property reinforcement for the next 10 years, potentially reducing insurance

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Sat, 8th Mar 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/03/07

In this week's episode, Paige Estritori of Financial Services Online discusses key issues impacting the Australian insurance sector. She discusses controversy over a plan proposed by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to dismantle major insurers in a bid to reduce premiums, while industry players call for greater focus on disaster preparedness and economic issues instead. Meanwhile, Insurance Council of Australia's proposal for a $30 billion flood defence fund urges government cooperation for

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Fri, 7th Mar 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/03/06

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, we first discuss the controversial divestment strategy proposed by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton aimed to lower insurance premiums, which has sparked a debate about disaster preparedness versus breaking up large insurers. Next, the Insurance Council of Australia's proposal of a major $30.15 billion flood defence fund as part of their election agenda takes center stage - a move intended to mitigate future financial calamities. We also take a look at

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Thu, 6th Mar 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/03/05

This episode of Financial Services Online's Weekly Insurance News Wrap delves into the Australian insurance sector's hot topics. Amid critique of Peter Dutton's plan to break up insurers for lower premiums, industry insiders argue the root cause of high prices is a lack of disaster preparedness. The Insurance Council of Australia proposes a $30.15 billion flood defence fund as part of their election agenda, aiming to reduce insurance premiums in high-risk areas and increase community resilience

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Wed, 5th Mar 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/03/04

This week's episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, presented by Financial Services Online discusses several major insurance issues in Australia, including a proposed $30.15 billion Flood Defence Fund by the Insurance Council of Australia. The initiative coordinates with state administrations to counter the mounting financial burden from flooding, with last year's claims hitting $32 billion. Additionally, concerns are high as Australians rethink their health insurance, with data suggesting a

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Tue, 4th Mar 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/03/03

This week's Insurance News Wrap delves into the Insurance Council of Australia's ambitious $30.15 billion flood defence proposal aimed at mitigating the impact and costs of floods. As rising living costs and incoming premium hikes prompt Australians to reconsider their health insurance coverage, Health Insurance expert Tim Bennett warns against short-term savings that can result in unforeseen expenses. Looking forward, the discussion also previews the Insurance News Outlook 2025 Conference, an event

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Mon, 3rd Mar 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/03/02

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori presents updates from the Australian insurance industry. Details include the Insurance News Outlook 2025 Conference taking place on March 12 in Sydney, anticipated to feature discussions on the industrys future, technology advancements, and regulatory priorities. The episode also addresses the Australian Greens policy proposal to reduce insurance charges by $4 billion, and the Coalition's pre-election promise to cut capital and

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Sun, 2nd Mar 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/03/01

This podcast recap brings you the weekly insurance news from Financial Services Online. An upcoming event, the Insurance News Outlook 2025 Conference in Sydney, will cover the future of insurance including emerging risks, tech advancements, and evolving brokerage. Legislative measures are making waves - the Australian Greens propose a comprehensive plan to dramatically lower insurance costs, which targets high premiums and aims to better manage the impacts of natural disasters. Additionally, the

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Sat, 1st Mar 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/02/28

In this week's Weekly Insurance News Wrap from Financial Services Online, key updates include the Coalition's pre-election pledge to ease capital and compliance costs in the insurance sector, a move supported by the Insurance Council of Australia. This aims to improve consumer access to insurance and address the industry's billion-dollar compliance burdens. Scrutiny is also raised on New South Wales' proposal to combat claims farming, with calls for more robust measures. Lastly, the Insurance

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