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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, 1st Sep 2025

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2025/08/31

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, discussions include a homeowner's rejected claim for a refund from Allianz, which amplified the significance of tracking insurance policy changes, especially for properties in high-risk areas. Premiums for group life policies with long-term benefits have seen an average increase of 15% - 25%, and underwriting standards have tightened. As a result, many companies are reassessing their employee benefits to adapt to this shift. Meanwhile, the Insurance

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Sun, 31st Aug 2025

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2025/08/30

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori covers pressing insurance topics in Australia. Firstly, there's a significant increase in the premiums for group life insurance policies, with some insurers avoiding high-risk sectors. Despite these hikes, one insurer is reintroducing corporate life insurance beyond superannuation plans. The halt in National Construction Code updates by the Australian government has sparked concern for community safety and resilience, especially in

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Sat, 30th Aug 2025

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2025/08/29

This podcast summarizes the week's major stories in the Australian insurance industry. Key topics include a surge in group life insurance premiums inspired by tight underwriting standards leading to cost-saving tactics, which possibly result in underinsurance. In the construction sector, the government's pause on National Construction Code updates to speed up housing developments has raised concern for insurers due to potential impact on safety and disaster resilience. Recent decisions by the

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Fri, 29th Aug 2025

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2025/08/28

This podcast focuses on several key updates in the Australian insurance industry. Marsh Australia reports a challenging landscape with rising premiums, tightening underwriting standards, especially for high-risk sectors, and an emerging re-evaluation of employee benefits. Cancer and mental health issues remain top claim causes. The Australian government's decision to halt updates to the National Construction Code amid a housing shortage has stirred controversy, as it endangers safety and resilience

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Thu, 28th Aug 2025

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2025/08/27

On this week's edition of Financial Services Onlines insurance news wrap, Paige Estritori discusses key updates from the Australian insurance sector. Topics include federal government's pause on National Construction Code updates causing tension in the insurance industry, with worries that a four-year deferment could negatively impact future building standards. The show also covers incidents such as the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) directing RACQ Insurance to increase its

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Wed, 27th Aug 2025

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2025/08/26

This edition of Weekly Insurance News Wrap with Paige Estritori brings noteworthy updates from the Australian insurance industry. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) demanded RACQ Insurance augment a payout after mishandling a house fire claim. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission warned of significant inadequacies in life insurance sales practices, urging improvements in customer protections and satisfaction. AFCA also arbitrated a dispute over a $2000 excess on an

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Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/08/25

In this podcast, Paige Estritori discusses key updates from the financial sector, focusing on insurance industry dynamics in Australia. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is scrutinizing life insurance sales practices due to substantial breaches relating to remuneration structures. Concurrently, the claims disputes have doubled since 2018. The Commissioner has urged industry leaders to adopt proactive measures averting potential enforcement actions. The Australian Financial

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Mon, 25th Aug 2025

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2025/08/24

This week on the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, we discuss impactful rulings that shape the Australian insurance industry. Key updates include the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) siding with Insurer IAG in a contentious case dealing with a $2000 policy excess, a pointer toward extra charges for high claim occurrences. AFCA also ruled on a disputed car insurance claim, a reminder to keep clear lines of communication in shared asset policies. The Australian Prudential Regulation

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Sun, 24th Aug 2025

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2025/08/23

In this week's insurance news wrap, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) made a crucial ruling on a disputed car insurance payout case, favoring the policyholder's authority but emphasizing transparency in shared asset insurance policies. On another front, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has unveiled its new initiative targeting home insurance affordability issues through collaboration with insurers, government agencies, and the private sector. They plan to

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Sat, 23rd Aug 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/08/22

This week's podcast covers significant developments in Australia's insurance industry. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority upheld insurer IAG's decision to deny a disputed car insurance claim, demonstrating the power held by the policyholder, despite ownership. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is partnering with insurers, government agencies, and the private sector to tackle home insurance affordability. APRA is also set to release a climate vulnerability assessment

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Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

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2025/08/21

In this Weekly Insurance News Wrap, we cover key updates in the insurance sector. A decisive ruling by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) supported the insurer's rejection of a $55,950 car insurance claim, emphasizing the importance of precise communication in shared asset insurance policies. Home insurance affordability is another concern, with Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) planning improved access to affordable reinsurance to counter rising costs. APRA's

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Thu, 21st Aug 2025

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2025/08/20

This week's insurance industry podcast update discusses ongoing issues in the Australian direct life insurance sales practices, with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) warning of potential conflicts of interest. Despite adjustments, volume of sales is still stressed over consumer wellbeing, which may lead to industry investigations. The podcast also mentions a joint call to action from life insurers and mental health advocates for the federal government to honour its mental

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Wed, 20th Aug 2025

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2025/08/19

The Weekly Insurance News Wrap, hosted by Paige Estritori, highlights key recent developments in the Australian insurance industry. Topics include the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC) warning about a sales-focused approach in direct life insurance sales, despite a compliance-oriented shift. The podcast stresses ASIC's advocacy for a consumer-oriented approach that emphasises feedback over sales data. It also discusses appeals from life insurers and mental health advocates

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Tue, 19th Aug 2025

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2025/08/18

In this week's podcast, Paige Estritori discusses key insurance developments in Australia. The Insurance Council of Australia is supporting a new initiative in Victoria to fortify homes against climate change, echoing schemes in Queensland and New South Wales. An incident involving Hollard Insurance highlights details of refused claims when the in-car technology revealed two collisions instead of one, resulting in a denial of the claim due to the policy covering only single-event accidents. Another

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Mon, 18th Aug 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/08/17

This podcast summary from Financial Services Online discusses key recent insurance developments in Australia. Highlights include the Insurance Council of Australia's (ICA) backing of the proposed Resilient Homes Initiative in Victoria for improved flood modelling and risk management. Legal news outlines rulings from the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), including a broker payout of $296,951 due to an incomplete policy application and an inadequate property assessment. There's also

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Sun, 17th Aug 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/08/16

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori covers major cases from the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) that highlight the importance of insurance brokers' diligence and the growing reliance on technology in insurance claims. Notably, a broker was ordered to pay nearly $300,000 for uninsured fire losses due to negligence, while advanced in-car technology foiled a false single collision claim. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is

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Sat, 16th Aug 2025

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2025/08/15

This week's insurance roundup covers a range of pertinent issues, starting with a notable decision by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) to order a broker of the Community Broker Network to compensate a client $300,000 for uninsured fire losses due to negligent assured risk assessment. We also discuss a claim dismissed by AFCA and Hollard Insurance due to ambiguous event reporting. Then, we delve into the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's concerns about

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Fri, 15th Aug 2025

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2025/08/14

This week's Insurance News Wrap by Financial Services Online features Hollard Insurance's refusal of a woman's claim due to contradictory evidence from digital in-car technology, highlighting the importance of honesty in claims. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission directs its attention towards the transparency of Professional Indemnity Insurance, following key issues identified in their market review. Despite HDI Global's initial refusal, an Australian traveller managed to win a

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Thu, 14th Aug 2025

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2025/08/13

This week in Australian insurance, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) expresses concerns about transparency issues within professional indemnity insurance for Australian Financial Services Licenceholders. Due to inadequate coverage clarity and slow claims settlement procedures, ASIC plans to promote regulatory measures like the forthcoming updated Financial Advisers Register. In travel insurance news, a recent ruling requiring HDI Global to cover unexpected costs for a

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Wed, 13th Aug 2025

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2025/08/12

On this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, we discuss pressing issues in Australia's financial services. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) signals plans for action due to concerns over the lack of transparency of professional indemnity insurance. An individual wins a dispute against HDI Global over an unforeseen medical expense that occurred during overseas travel, stressing the importance of transparent travel insurance. The Australian life insurance sector is set

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