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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, 2nd Feb 2026

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2026/02/01

In this week's Insurance News Wrap, TAL's Health Sense Plus program extends its services to include income protection insurance, offering a 5% discount on premiums for new policies in the initial two-year period. Mental health issues have become the primary reason for disability claims in Australia, with nearly a third of these claims now due to mental health conditions, costing over $2.2 billion in retail claims last year alone. This led the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority to call for

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Sun, 1st Feb 2026

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2026/01/31

In this episode, Paige Estritori discusses 2024's significant increase in Australian insurers' profits, driven by favourable weather conditions and steep premium hikes. The episode highlights concerns on insurance affordability and the necessity of balancing industry profitability with consumer interests. As premiums rise, policyholders are feeling the financial pinch. Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton advocates increased competition and transparency in the industry. Growth forecast for the

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Sat, 31st Jan 2026

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2026/01/30

In this episode, Paige Estritori from Financial Services Online explores recent developments in Australia's insurance industry. The discussion begins with KPMG's report highlighting a significant jump in industry profits, primarily due to premium hikes and a low year for severe climatic events. Concerning increases in insurance premiums across home, auto, and general insurance spark affordability concerns for Australians, with wages not keeping pace. The Opposition leader suggests boosting

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Fri, 30th Jan 2026

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2026/01/29

In the latest episode of Financial Services Online's Insurance News, host Paige Estritori discusses key industry updates, including Envest Group's new agency, TLI Underwriting, catering to Australia's heavy motor fleet operators. An important AFCA ruling provides a reminder about the vital need for transparency in insurer dealings, while record post-tax profits in the industry raise concerns around affordability and premium hikes. Attention is also drawn to unexplained increases in insurance

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Thu, 29th Jan 2026

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2026/01/28

In this week's "Weekly Insurance News Wrap," we discuss key stories impacting the insurance industry. We delve into a concerning trend of 14% of Australians travelling uninsured abroad, emphasizing on travel insurance's importance. We also reveal findings indicating Australian insurers not matching their global peers in cybersecurity and AI readiness - an area requiring urgent attention, especially in the real estate sector. The episode also explores climate change's impact on insurance premiums,

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Wed, 28th Jan 2026

Insurance News Wrap ·

2026/01/27

In this week's insurance news wrap-up, Paige Estritori of Financial Services Online discusses major developments impacting the industry. CHU's 2025 State of the Strata Market report reveals a modest 2.8% increase in strata premiums despite climate challenges, while the Insurance Council of Australia underscores the need for better governance to address rising costs in Victoria. The industry's focus has turned toward emerging risks such as building defects and lithium-ion battery fires. Also, the

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Tue, 27th Jan 2026

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2026/01/26

In the latest edition of the "Weekly Insurance News Wrap", host Paige Estritori discusses significant developments in the insurance sector, both local and global. AUSactive, Australias fitness governing body, in partnership with global broker Marsh, has introduced a custom-made insurance solution for fitness professionals, featuring low premiums and a massive $20 million indemnity limit. In other news, next year's legislation will include natural therapies such as Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi in

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Mon, 26th Jan 2026

Insurance News Wrap ·

2026/01/25

In this episode, Paige Estritori from Financial Services Online provides an update on important insurance news. She highlights the increased road risks during the Australian summer holidays due to heightened freight traffic and holiday travel. She underscores the importance of vigilance, regular rest breaks, vehicle maintenance, and adherence to safety regulations. On a business note, she notes the impressive growth of Insuregroup, an insurance brokerage focusing on the transport and logistics

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Sun, 25th Jan 2026

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2026/01/24

In this Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses road safety during the Australian summer, highlighting concerns around heavy vehicle accidents, driver fatigue, and parcel delivery rush. Recent NTARC data showing most fatal car-truck crashes are not due to truck driver faults accentuates the need for all drivers to be alert. In the transport link, Estritori applauds Insuregroups 25% surge in truck insurance policies, reflecting rising awareness of coverage among stakeholders. She also

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Sat, 24th Jan 2026

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2026/01/23

This week's podcast from Financial Services Online discussed significant updates from the Australian insurance industry. The Australian General Insurance sector has announced record after-tax profits, attributed mainly to decreased catastrophe losses and robust investment returns, yet issues of affordability and fairness persist. New professional insurance regulations have arisen for nurses conducting non-surgical cosmetic procedures, emphasizing the importance of coverage understanding and

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Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

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2026/01/22

In this week's Insurance News Wrap, Financial Services Online shares notable updates from Australia's insurance industry. Envest Group launches TLI Underwriting, a specialized agency aiming to restructure insurance services for larger truck fleets and support the resilience of Australia's transport sector. The Insurance Council of Australia combats a 42% increase in motor insurance premiums with a strategic plan including initiatives for fraud monitoring and regulation reforms. A

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Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

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2026/01/21

In this episode of the weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori covers a range of developments within Australia's transport and logistics insurance sector. Insuregroup marks a remarkable growth with over ten-thousand insurance policies processed due to surging freight volumes and regulations. In response to the critical need for comprehensive truck insurance, Envest Group has launched TLI Underwriting, a service dedicated to providing custom insurance products for heavy motor fleet operators. The

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Wed, 21st Jan 2026

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2026/01/20

This Weekly Insurance News Wrap, hosted by Paige Estritori, highlights the record-breaking profitability of the Australian insurance industry in 2024, with after-tax profit reaching $6.1 billion. However, experts predict potential economic and natural challenges could impact this upward trend. US-based firm, Markel, is launching professional indemnity insurance in Australia, aiming to support the rising premiums in six key sectors. According to APRA data, costs in public liability and professional

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Tue, 20th Jan 2026

Insurance News Wrap ·

2026/01/19

In this episode of the weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses recent developments in Australia's insurance industry. She covers the strong financial performance of general insurers, highlighting a rise in after-tax profits due to higher premium revenues and decreased claim levels. She also warns of escalating insurance risks for businesses due to increased litigation, technology developments, supply chain disruptions, and climate incidents. The discussion then moves to the positive

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Mon, 19th Jan 2026

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2026/01/18

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, we discuss industry events affecting Australian consumers. There was a significant increase in Australian general insurers' after-tax profits during Q3 of 2025, due to a rise in premium revenues and a decline in claim numbers. Suncorp Group recently sold its banking operations to ANZ, enabling a concentrated focus on becoming a leading Trans-Tasman insurer by 2027. Insurance Australia Group launched its second NextGen Ambition Program, highlighting

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Sun, 18th Jan 2026

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2026/01/17

In this week's podcast by Paige Estritori for Financial Services Online, key highlights from the insurance and financial sectors in Australia were discussed. The Australian general insurers reported substantial after-tax profits of nearly 2.3 billion Aussie dollars in Q3 of 2025, fueled by higher premium revenues and fewer claims. As for home services business owners, this could denote upcoming premium adjustments. In transport regulations, Queensland transferred its heavy vehicle compliance duties

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Sat, 17th Jan 2026

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2026/01/16

This week's podcast focuses on recent developments in the Australian insurance and transport sectors. The State of Queensland transfers its heavy vehicle compliance duties to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to reduce administrative burden and streamline regulations, aligning with other Australian states. As freight activity peaks over the summer holidays, the importance of implementing safety protocols for safer travel is emphasized. The transport sector is adopting proactive risk management

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Fri, 16th Jan 2026

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2026/01/15

In this week's Financial Services Online podcast, Paige Estritori discusses the challenges Australian insurers face with emerging risks like cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, as outlined in PwC's Insurance Banana Skins Survey. The focus shifts on the third annual conference by Insurance News, scheduled for March 19th, promising insights on market trends and broking's future. Estritori also highlights concerns over escalating home insurance premiums due to increased weather events attributed

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Thu, 15th Jan 2026

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2026/01/14

In this podcast, Paige Estritori of Financial Services Online reviews key aspects of the insurance sector. Topics include the 21st Australian Insurance Industry Awards nominees by ANZIIF, set for August in Sydney, with mention of notable contenders in the Small to Medium Broking Company category. The growth of Australia's strata property sector, now exceeding $1.4 trillion insured value, and its associated challenges due to aging infrastructure, are discussed. Netstrata comes under scrutiny for

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Wed, 14th Jan 2026

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2026/01/13

In this episode of the Financial Services Online podcast, host, Paige Estritori, discusses major financial stories from Australia. Highlights include a warning from PwC that Australian insurers are falling behind globally in their readiness for cyber threats. Antonie Jagga of PwC advises insurers to use more data-driven, AI-infused pricing aligning premiums with actual risks. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) focuses on enforcing transparency in insurance pricing and claims

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