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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, 11th Jul 2024

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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

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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

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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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Thu, 27th Jun 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/06/26

In this week's edition of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses key developments in Australia's insurance sector. The Federal Court ruled that Vero, QBE, and Star International must fulfill their obligations to the Baralaba Coal Company despite policy expiration, covering additional repair costs for the uncompleted repairs of a radial coal stacker. Separately, the New South Wales government's 2024-25 budget allocates $5.7 billion for disaster prevention and emergency

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Wed, 26th Jun 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/06/25

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses significant developments in the Australian insurance industry. First, she covers a pivotal Federal Court ruling directing insurance companies Vero, QBE, and Star International to fulfill their obligations to Baralaba Coal Company for additional repair costs, even post-policy expiration. This enforces the responsibility of insurers to honour their commitments. Next, she highlights the New South Wales budget for 2024-25,

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Tue, 25th Jun 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/06/24

In this episode of Financial Services Online's Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses recent significant changes in the Australian insurance sector. The New South Wales Government has announced a $5.7 billion allocation for disaster prevention in the 2024-25 budget – a strong push for sustainable safety. Additionally, the government intends to modify the Emergency Services Levy to a property levy to decrease insurance premiums. This move has been applauded by the Insurance Council of

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Mon, 24th Jun 2024

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2024/06/23

In this week's episode, host Paige Estritori discusses the latest updates regarding insurance in New South Wales and Victoria. In NSW, the 2024-25 budget earmarks $5.7 billion for disaster prevention, intending to make insurance more affordable through a policy shift from the emergency services levy to a property levy-based system. This move is expected to decrease premiums and is commended by the Insurance Council of Australia and IAG for its long-term vision. The NSW government's Resilient Homes

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Sun, 23rd Jun 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/06/22

In this weekly insurance news wrap, Paige Estritori covers significant updates and trends. The Minns government of New South Wales (NSW) is shifting towards resilience and financial relief through a $5.7 billion budget allocation for disaster prevention, making insurance affordable with reforms to the emergency services levy. There is also increased funding for Resilient Homes and Lands Programs to combat adverse weather impacts. In contrast, Victoria faces turbulence with a sudden increase of 53%

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Sat, 22nd Jun 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/06/21

This episode of Financial Services Online's Weekly Insurance News Wrap discusses key developments in Australia's insurance sector. The New South Wales government, in its 2024-25 budget, is changing the emergency services levy to a property levy basis, aiming to reduce insurance premiums. This change has been praised by the Insurance Council of Australia and the Insurance Australia Group. Additionally, the budget earmarks significant funding for managing severe weather. In Victoria, builders'

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Fri, 21st Jun 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/06/20

In this week's podcast, Paige Estritori provides updates on the Australian insurance industry's major developments. Notable highlights include New South Wales' government's new budget allocation of $5.7 billion for disaster prevention and insurance reforms. Changes to the emergency services levy into a property levy are met positively, relieving insurance premiums especially in flood-prone areas. Meanwhile, Victoria is experiencing a surge in insurance premiums due to an increase in claims

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Thu, 20th Jun 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/06/19

This week's Financial Services Online podcast, hosted by Paige Estritori focuses on important updates in the financial industry. Firstly, the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA) has raised builder warranty insurance premiums due to influences like builder insolvencies, inflation and skilled worker shortages. This decision has been met with opposition from the Housing Industry Association. The discussion then pivots to mental health in the workplace, as Allianz reports a significant increase

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Wed, 19th Jun 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/06/18

This podcast discusses important updates from the insurance industry. First, it highlights a controversial rise in insurance premiums by the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority due to increased claim settlements. Housing Industry Association criticizes the move, stating it worsens the housing affordability crisis. Next, the podcast discusses growing workplace mental health concerns with Allianz reporting a near 50% surge in psychological claims and a 30% increase in mental health-related

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Tue, 18th Jun 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/06/17

In this Tuesday, June 18, 2024 edition of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, the focus is on rising costs within the Australian building industry. The Victorian Managed Insurance Authority announced an average 53% increase in builders' warranty insurance premiums due to rising building insolvency, inflation, and skilled worker shortage, leading to concerns of worsening housing affordability. Mental health has been another pivotal concern as Allianz reported a 47.5% rise in psychological claims from

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Mon, 17th Jun 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/06/16

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses important updates impacting the Australian insurance industry. Focus is given to a recent Senate Economics Legislation Committee hearing, where Christine Cupitt, Chief Executive of the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI), discussed the council's campaign to promote a collaborative relationship between life insurers and financial advisers. CALI aims to offer product-specific advice to consumers, while directing them

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Sun, 16th Jun 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/06/15

In this edition of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses the latest developments in the Australian insurance industry. A recent Senate Economics Legislation Committee hearing highlighted the commitment of the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) to collaborate with financial advisers. CALI's aim is to support advisers by providing basic product-specific advice directly to consumers. With the support of robust regulations and consumer protections, consumers can now

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Sat, 15th Jun 2024

Insurance News Wrap ·

2024/06/14

This week on Financial Services Online's Weekly Insurance News, we discussed a statement by Christine Cupitt, the chief executive of the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI). Cupitt emphasized that CALI plans to collaborate with financial advisors, providing consumers easily understood, product-specific advice rather than competing with these advisors. Additionally, in response to severe weather conditions and potential major flooding in the Hawkesbury-Nepean River region of New South Wales,

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