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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, 24th Jul 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/07/23

On this week's Financial Services Online insurance news, Queensland renters face huge financial risk, with over 75% lacking contents insurance, as emphasized by RACQ Insurance. We highlight a historic fine meted out by the Victorian Building Authority against Aycon Constructions and its director for using false insurance certificates. We elaborate on Liberty Mutual Insurance Group's plans to expand its presence in Australia and New Zealand with a new Australian branch, led by Mark De La Mare

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Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

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2024/07/22

On this week's Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses a study revealing 78% of Queensland renters lack contents insurance, putting them at significant financial risk. She covers RACQ Insurance's urge for increased educational initiatives about affordable insurance options for renters. Estritori also reports on a record fine issued to Aycon Constructions by the Victorian Building Authority for falsifying insurance certificates, illustrating the need for consumers to verify builders'

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Mon, 22nd Jul 2024

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2024/07/21

This podcast covers major developments in the Australian insurance industry from last week. Highlights include Suncorp's announcement of its third Reconciliation Action Plan to enhance economic opportunities for First Nations people; HCF's partnership with Allianz to expand home and motor insurance offerings; Liberty Mutual Insurance Group's unit, LM Re, outlining expansion plans in Australia and New Zealand via a dedicated branch; and Aycon Constructions receiving a record $250,000 fine from the

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Sun, 21st Jul 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/07/20

In this week's Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses stern actions taken against fraudulent activities in the construction industry, with the Victorian Building Authority issuing a record $250,000 fine to Aycon Constructions and its director, Seyit Ayranci. Other topics include the expansion of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group into Australia with a dedicated branch, the broadening of insurance specialties by non-profit health fund HCF in response to its survey findings on cost-efficient

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Sat, 20th Jul 2024

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2024/07/19

In this week's recap of insurance news, Aycon Constructions and its director Seyit Ayranci were dealt a hefty fine by the Victorian Building Authority for using fake insurance certificates. Liberty Mutual Insurance Group bolstered its presence in the Australian market through its unit LM Re, helmed by Mark De La Mare of Aon. The health fund HCF joined forces with Allianz in a unique move to offer affordable home and motor insurance products, following a survey indicating strong demand among HCF

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Fri, 19th Jul 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/07/18

On the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discussed key developments in the insurance industry. The non-profit health fund HCF expanded its partnership with Allianz, adding home and motor insurance offerings to its portfolio. This move aims to meet the needs of members aged 25 and over for affordable insurance. Suncorp launched its third Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) aiming to provide more economic opportunities for First Nations people by offering tailored insurance solutions. A recent

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Thu, 18th Jul 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/07/17

In this week's Financial Services Online Podcast, Paige Estritori highlights a handful of key stories. Firstly, Suncorp has launched its third Reconciliation Action Plan, aiming at racial reconciliation, economic equity, and creating more accessible insurance solutions for Indigenous Australian communities. Secondly, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority ruled in favor of a homeowner in a case against Hollard Insurance, signifying the significance of independent review bodies. QBE is also

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Wed, 17th Jul 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/07/16

Join Paige Estritori for top financial updates. Suncorp demonstrates commitment to Indigenous Australians with its third Reconciliation Action Plan till 2026, shaping insurance services to fit their needs. Experiencing home damage from an errant water leak? An Australian homeowner won a similar dispute. AFCA dismisses Hollard Insurance's long-term soil issue claim, leading them to cover repair costs. QBE plans to revamp claim services, learning from the 2024 floods. The new approach includes

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Tue, 16th Jul 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/07/15

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap with Paige Estritori, key developments from the Australian insurance industry were discussed. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority ruled in favour of a homeowner in a ground movement damage dispute, highlighting the critical role of independent reviews in claim settlements. The podcast also covered QBE's innovative improvements in claims handling after the 2022 floods, showcasing their dedication to efficient claims procedure and

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Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/07/14

In this week's Financial Services Online podcast, Paige Estritori discusses key insurance industry strategies and developments. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) upheld a homeowner's ground movement damage claim related to a water main leak, leading to an order for Hollard Insurance to cover repair costs. Meanwhile, QBE continues to innovate claims handling, utilizing lessons from past natural disasters and incorporating technology like geospatial analysis. Additionally, the

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Sun, 14th Jul 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/07/13

In this podcast episode from Financial Services Online, the focus is on recent insurance industry developments, including QBE's efforts to improve claims handling and risk management following the 2022 floods. QBE now uses geospatial technology for faster commercial claim resolution and enhances customer experience through a new property health check program for residential claims. Another topic is the advocacy for establishing a resilience fund by dedicating 1% of home insurance premiums, aiming to

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Sat, 13th Jul 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/07/12

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap: a proposition for insurance companies to allocate 1% of home insurance premiums towards a resilience fund. This potentially yields a hundred million dollars annually, offering relief to those finding insurance unaffording due to property issues. The episode also highlights an intriguing story about a denied homeowners compensation claim due to the discovery of a decommissioned well, underscoring the necessity for specific definition in insurance

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Fri, 12th Jul 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/07/11

In this edition of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses key insurance news. A homeowner's claim for a supposed 'sinkhole' was determined by QBE Insurance and the Australian Financial Complaints Authority to be an old well, not covered by their policy. However, QBE did grant compensation for some property damage and claim processing delays. Financial advisers face increased levies for the 2023-24 year due to additional compliance measures introduced by ASIC. The announcement has

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Thu, 11th Jul 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/07/10

In this podcast, Paige Estritori provides a weekly insurance news wrap for Financial Services Online. Highlights include an ongoing investigation into the October 2022 floods in Northern Tasmania, which resulted in substantial insured losses, totaling $884 million. The response from the insurance sector to these floods is under review, with a final report expected by September 30th, 2024. The update also notes that similar investigations are ongoing in several other Australian territories. The

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Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/07/02

On this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, we discuss disturbing revelations in the Australian strata sector, where excessive broker fees and questionable practices have sparked calls for stronger ethical standards. Renowned strata broker specialist, Tyrone Shandiman, criticised these fees and also the role of strata managers in profiteering from such instances. In response to industry malpractice, the NSW government is stepping up efforts to improve transparency and curb unethical

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Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/07/01

This episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap covers issues within the Australian insurance industry from high broker fees to policy obligations. Broker Tyrone Shandiman speaks up about unethical practices and calls for reform, which prompts regulatory changes from the NSW government. The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) advocates for quicker response times to insurance claims and recommends not to redefine Small to Medium Enterprises to avoid customer confusion. They suggest extending

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Mon, 1st Jul 2024

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2024/06/30

In this episode of "Weekly Insurance News Wrap", Paige Estritori shares the latest updates in the insurance sector. The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) suggests potential changes to accelerate claim response times, shorten it from ten to five business days, and insists on regular updates every 20 days. NIBA also cautions against redefining small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to avoid confusion. Legal updates include a court ruling mandating Vero, QBE, and Star International to fulfill

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Sun, 30th Jun 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/06/29

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses key updates from the Australian insurance industry. Notably, the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) has challenged insurers to reduce response times on claim inquiries from 10 to 5 days to improve customer satisfaction, and proposes that claim updates should be given every 20 days. NIBA also cautions against redefining Small to Medium Enterprises to avoid confusion, while supporting current client

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Sat, 29th Jun 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/06/28

This week's episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, presented by Paige Estritori for Financial Services Online, discusses key insurance industry updates from Australia. The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) is urging insurers to respond to claim inquiries faster by reducing the current waiting period from ten business days to just five. The Insurance Brokers Code Compliance Committee also encourages better protections across all insurance products, particularly benefiting smaller

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Fri, 28th Jun 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/06/27

This week's Insurance News Wrap highlights a landmark court case shaping the Australian insurance industry. Justice Sarah Derrington ruled that insurance giants Vero, QBE, and Star International must fulfill their obligations towards Baralaba Coal Company despite policy expiration. This action traces back to a failed radial coal stacker which was repaired but subsequently collapsed. Despite insurers' pleas of a "form of release", Derrington declared this just covered initial storm damage and not the

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