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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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Mon, 9th Dec 2024

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2024/12/08

In this episode, Paige Estritori of Financial Services Online discusses significant updates in the insurance industry. Highlighting a worrying rise in Total and Permanent Disability claims, driven by mental health issues, among 30-40 year olds, Paiga calls for better preventive measures and increased support for mental well-being. A case of alleged insurance fraud in Western Australia is examined, underscoring the importance of claim verification. Paige also breaks down a heated dispute regarding

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Sun, 8th Dec 2024

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2024/12/07

This week's Insurance News Wrap shared urgent findings on the rising mental health claims among 30-40 year-olds, citing a 732% surge in Total and Permanent Disability claims. Alarmingly, mental health issues were the primary reason with men 59% more likely to leave work due to these concerns. Insurance fraud allegations were also reported in Western Australia, as a bakery owner stands accused of arson to exploit insurance benefits. In a pivotal legal case relevant to the transport industry, Hollard

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Sat, 7th Dec 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/12/06

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses significant insurance issues. Firstly, there's a concerning rise in mental health claims among young adults in Australia, with a dramatic 732% increase in Total and Permanent Disability claims over the last decade, primarily driven by mental health issues. Secondly, a case of suspected insurance fraud in Western Australia, where a bakery owner is accused of arson to claim substantial insurance payouts. Next, marine

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Fri, 6th Dec 2024

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2024/12/05

This week's Insurance News Wrap discusses several key events. In Western Australia, an Albany bakery owner faces legal proceedings over alleged insurance fraud following a fire at her establishment. An entrepreneur also faces losses after Hollard Insurance denied claims for heat damage to pool covers stored in shipping containers. A recent survey shows a disparity in insurance priorities, with only 34% of Australians holding life insurance, compared to 79% having motor insurance. The Council of

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Thu, 5th Dec 2024

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2024/12/04

This week's "Weekly Insurance News Wrap" covers significant issues in the Australian insurance industry. The controversy in Spencer Park, Albany, involves a bakery owner accused of insurance fraud and criminal damage by fire. Authorities speculate the October blaze was intentionally set for substantial insurance benefits. Meanwhile, Hollard Insurance's denial of a claim, due to a policy temperature variation exclusion, emphasizes the importance of businesses considering temperature control for

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Wed, 4th Dec 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/12/03

In this week's Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses pressing topics in the Australian insurance sector. Firstly, increasing living costs have led 79% of Australians to prioritize motor insurance over life insurance, which stands at just 34% in terms of coverage, raising demand for affordable financial guidance. Secondly, the AFCA is advocating for greater transparency in Professional Indemnity insurance within member companies, due to limitations and lack of oversight found in the current

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Tue, 3rd Dec 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/12/02

In this week's Financial Services Online podcast, Paige Estritori delves into pressing matters concerning Australia's insurance sector. Key points include the Australian Financial Complaints Authority's (AFCA) demand for increased transparency in Professional Indemnity insurance after the Dixon Advisory collapse, spotlighting the need for clear consumer compensation information. The podcast also covers the Senate's call on the ACCC to investigate escalating insurance premiums, including proposals to

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Mon, 2nd Dec 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/12/01

This podcast highlights important issues in Australian financial and insurance services. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority insists on increased transparency in professional indemnity insurance due to several shortcomings, focusing on enhancing consumer protection. The Senate, backed by Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi, pushes for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's intensified supervision of insurance premiums to combat national affordability issues. The Insurance Council

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Sun, 1st Dec 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/11/30

This episode of Financial Services Online's Weekly Insurance News Wrap with Paige Estritori provides key updates in the Australian insurance sector. Topics include the Senate's increased oversight on insurance premiums, highlighting the need for improved premium pricing transparency and the proposition for a national platform for natural disaster data. The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) is pushing for significant changes in advice regulations, aiming to simplify insurance advice with more

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Sat, 30th Nov 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/11/29

In the latest Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori covers the latest happenings in Australia's insurance sector. The discussion includes a Senate inquiry advocating for fairness and transparency in insurance premiums, urging the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to oversee better premium pricing and halt unnecessary cost increases. The inquiry's recommendations range from launching a national natural disaster data platform to eradicating insurance taxes. On advice delivery, the

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Fri, 29th Nov 2024

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2024/11/28

This week's insurance news wraps up Australia's insurance industry developments as of November 29th, 2024. The Senate is intensifying efforts to increase insurance transparency, with a proposal for a national platform for natural disaster data and a call to remove insurance taxes. Recommended measures also include extending the Disaster Ready Fund and reconsidering the cyclone reinsurance pool. However, other proposals, such as a levy on mineral extraction corporations and a review of strata

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Thu, 28th Nov 2024

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2024/11/27

The week of November 28th, 2024, in the Australian insurance industry was characterized by discussions in the Senate aimed at enhancing oversight of insurance premiums, with proposals for more transparency in premium pricing and calls for government intervention to control rising costs. Included in these proposals was the extension of the Disaster Ready Fund, expansion of the cyclone reinsurance pool, and the potential establishment of a levy on mineral extraction corporations. The Insurance Council

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Wed, 27th Nov 2024

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2024/11/26

In this week's insurance industry news roundup, we discuss a landmark ruling by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). This decision supports stronger privacy protection within the industry, with a focus on insurers validating their need for third-party data sharing. A key report highlighted the growing pressure Australian families face due to rising insurance premiums tied to climate-related events, causing stress and, in some cases, the dropping of insurance coverage entirely. We

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Tue, 26th Nov 2024

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2024/11/25

This week's podcast discussed pivotal happenings in the Australian insurance industry. The AFCA ruled that insurance procedures must respect individual privacy rights, which may reshape standard data access practices. Concerns were expressed about families' inability to afford essential insurance due to rising premiums linked to climate change and oil/gas prices, with a startling 1.6 million households affected. In motor insurance, an AFCA ruling favored a driver involved in a beach dune roll-over

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Mon, 25th Nov 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/11/24

This week on the Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses key issues impacting the Australian insurance industry. Topics include a landmark Australian Financial Complaints Authority decision in favor of a driver involved in a beachside accident, which may change perceptions about "reckless driving". Post-earthquake insurance claim rejections in Muswellbrook, concerns of potential mishandling, and links to local mining pose questions likely to influence the industry's future disaster response

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Sun, 24th Nov 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/11/23

In this week's Financial Services Online podcast, Paige Estritori discusses various insurance news, including an Australian Financial Complaints Authority decision overruling Zurich Insurance's dismissal of an off-roader's accident claim. The podcast also covers the ongoing earthquake damages controversy in New South Wales, with over half of the 600 filed insurance claims reportedly rejected. As the Insurance Council of Australia grapples with AI policy regulations, there's an urgent call for a

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Sat, 23rd Nov 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/11/22

In this week's financial news, an Australian driver gets a ruling in his favor from the Financial Complaints Authority, receiving compensation for an accident earlier believed to be a result of reckless driving. Meanwhile, turmoil continues in New South Wales over earthquake insurance claims, with over half dismissed amid public anxiety and contentious discussions lie ahead. Also in the spotlight is the Insurance Council of Australia's concern about the proposed AI regulations in the insurance

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Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

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2024/11/21

In this week's financial podcast, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority deemed a sand dune driving accident as a genuine mishap, overruling Zurich's Insurance initial attribution of the crash to negligence. A series of earthquakes in Muswellbrook, New South Wales, have spotlighted insurance companies, with over half of the 600 insurance claims received were reportedly rejected, raising public anxiety and questions around policy exclusions for pre-existing damage. The evolving AI in the

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Thu, 21st Nov 2024

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2024/11/20

In this week's insurance news podcast, Paige Estritori of Financial Services Online discusses significant industry updates. A series of earthquakes in Muswellbrook, NSW, resulted in over 600 insurance claims, with more than half being rejected, raising concerns about insurance policies excluding pre-existing damage. The podcast also highlights issues around disjointed regulations in the adoption of AI in the insurance industry. Such inconsistencies could lead to conflicting requirements, increased

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Wed, 20th Nov 2024

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2024/11/19

In this week's insurance news, the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) expressed concerns over the evolving regulatory landscape for AI and automated decision-making in the industry. It has proposed a 12-month transition period to incorporate fresh privacy provisions. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's survey highlighted climate change's impact on insurance practices, with 90% of insurers anticipating its influence on underwriting. Despite advancements, one fourth of large

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