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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, 8th Jan 2026

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2026/01/07

This episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap looks into recent happenings within the Australian insurance industry. Starting with Elders Insurance's warning on impending storm risks that greatly affect farming productivity and lead to expensive claims from damage, especially during the summer season. It emphasized the need for contingency plans to safeguard farming infrastructure. The show also highlighted WFI Insurance's initiative in partnership with AgCarE, which offers reduced premiums to

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Wed, 7th Jan 2026

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2026/01/06

In this weekly insurance news wrap, Financial Services Online offers a warning about road safety, given the spike in freight traffic over the summer holidays in Australia, and the role of trucks in frequent fatal crashes. In global insurtech news, investments have fallen by 50%, yet AI-centric insurtechs are gaining prominence. The Australian insurance industry is expected to grow to $144 billion in direct premiums by 2029, driven by demand for natural disaster coverage and personal accident health

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Tue, 6th Jan 2026

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2026/01/05

In the latest news from Australia's insurance industry, Envest Group under the Ardonagh umbrella, introduces TLI Underwriting, specializing in insurance for the heavy motor fleet industry. This strategic move aims to fill a market gap, tailoring to large fleet operators. Meanwhile, Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has boosted profit forecasts following the successful acquisition of RACQ Insurance, expanding market dynamics and revising insurance options. On another note, the National Truck Accident

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Mon, 5th Jan 2026

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2026/01/04

In this episode of Weekly Insurance News Wrap of 2026, host Paige Estritori reviews recent significant developments in the Australian insurance industry. Melbourne-based Sterling Insurance gains a professional indemnity (PI) binding authority with Lloyd's for an expanded market reach. The Australian Treasury begins consultations to strengthen PI insurance and lessen reliance on the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort. Sydney-based insurtech, Upcover, introduces a unique insurance product specifically

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Sun, 4th Jan 2026

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2026/01/03

On this episode of Weekly Insurance News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses Sterling Insurance's professional indemnity binding authority acquisition with Lloyds, boosting offerings to Australian brokers and solidifying their foothold in professional indemnity insurance. She also highlights the Australian Treasury's consultation initiative to strengthen professional indemnity insurance, reducing reliance on their Compensation Scheme of Last Resort. Estritori reports on a recent landmark ruling by

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Sat, 3rd Jan 2026

Insurance News Wrap ·

2026/01/02

In the first Weekly Insurance News Wrap for 2026, Financial Services Online updates listeners on developments in midwifery and fitness sectors. The Department of Health Disability and Ageing launched a Professional Indemnity Scheme for private practising midwives, including groundbreaking coverage for intrapartum care and home births, with a transition period until December 31, 2026. Insurance broker Marsh introduces tailored insurance solutions for fitness professionals, covering claims from client

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Fri, 2nd Jan 2026

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2026/01/01

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses the impressive growth of Insuregroup in the truck insurance sector, with the firm processing over ten thousand policies last year, a 25% increase from the previous year. This surge responds to increased demand for tailor-made coverage due to growing freight volumes and regulatory pressures. The 2024 NTARC Report, stating over 85% of severe truck accidents involve multiple vehicles, further highlights the urgent need

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Thu, 1st Jan 2026

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2025/12/31

This week on Financial Services Online, we discussed significant updates in the insurance industry. The specialist brokerage Insuregroup recorded a 25% rise in truck insurance policies amid increased freight volume and regulatory pressures, marking the growing demand for customised coverage. Australian life insurers reported an impressive profit jump to $360 million, signaling resilience and potential product improvements in the sector. However, the industry also noted a troubling rise in mental

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Wed, 31st Dec 2025

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2025/12/30

In this episode of Financial Services Online's weekly insurance podcast, Paige Estritori discusses major developments in the Australian insurance sector, focusing on farming safety and insurance. WFI Insurance and Farmsafe Australia have collaborated to raise farming safety standards, with WFI sponsoring the annual 'Safer Farms Report'. This partnership is paramount, in light of the rise in farm incidents leading to 72 deaths in the past year. Additionally, Argis Underwriting and Pacific

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Tue, 30th Dec 2025

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2025/12/29

In this episode of Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses recent happenings in the trucking and insurance sectors in Australia. Highlighted events include the presentation of the National Trucking Industry Awards with the coveted Outstanding Contribution award going to Mark Tobin, and the National Professional Driver of the Year awarded to Brad Train. Ann Lopez was also honored for her work in diversity and inclusion. Insurance provider Insuregroup is praised for processing over

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Mon, 29th Dec 2025

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2025/12/28

In this week's podcast, Paige Estritori covers a range of insurance news updates from Australia. First, a PwC report raises concerns about Australian insurers' readiness to tackle cyber risks, emphasising the importance of robust cybersecurity and risk management systems. The Australian Treasury is implementing reforms on professional indemnity insurance to strengthen the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort as concerns grow about its financial sustainability. The insurtech company Upcover ensures

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Sun, 28th Dec 2025

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2025/12/27

In this week's podcast from Financial Services Online, Paige Estritori discusses major issues affecting Australia's insurance sector. Key points include the Insurance Council of Australia's call for modernising outdated civil liability laws, which have contributed to a significant increase in public liability insurance premiums. This has impacted small-to-medium enterprises and non-profits, with the entertainments and tourism sectors being particularly hit. Additionally, rising injury claims have

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Sat, 27th Dec 2025

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2025/12/26

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses key trends in Australia's insurance landscape, focusing in particular on strata, construction insurance, and industry reforms. CHU, a leading strata insurance underwriting agency, significantly increased its insurance capacity from $300 million to $690 million to accommodate growing strata developments. The Insurance Council of Australia advocates for reforms in Victoria's strata laws amid rising premiums linked to poor

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Fri, 26th Dec 2025

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2025/12/25

This episode of "Weekly Insurance News Wrap" features key developments in the insurance industry from the last week of December 2025. CHU, Australia's leading strata insurance agency, raises its insurance capacity from $300 million to $690 million, offering customers more choice, flexibility, and an efficient indicative pricing tool for brokers. Contrarily, the Construction Insurance Market Update noticed a reduction in insurance premiums, attributed to increased competition and an amplified number

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Thu, 25th Dec 2025

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2025/12/24

In this episode, Paige Estritori from Financial Services Online discusses escalating risk levels on roads during holiday seasons due to increased freight and holiday traffic. The National Truck Accident Research Centre reports that most fatal car-truck crashes are not caused by the truck driver, emphasizing the need for motorists to adapt to the operational challenges that heavy vehicle drivers experience. Estritori highlights the importance of rest breaks during long trips and the increasing

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Wed, 24th Dec 2025

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2025/12/23

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori covers key highlights such as the positive growth forecast for Australia's life insurance market in 2025, attributed to mitigated cost of living pressures, stabilized claims, and higher bond yields. In addition, leading life insurance provider, TAL, is expanding its Health Sense Plus program to include income protection policies, a move that motivates preventive health checks by offering premium discounts. In marine insurance news,

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Tue, 23rd Dec 2025

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2025/12/22

In this episode, Paige Estritori of Financial Services Online discusses the forecasted profitability downturn in the Australian insurance sector, following a decade of high returns. The episode explores predictions of a slowdown in growth of premiums and reduced growth in personal lines, potentially leading to premium reductions for certain sectors like beauty. It also notes increased competition among insurers. Additionally, the resilience and growth of Australian insurtech start-ups amidst market

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Mon, 22nd Dec 2025

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2025/12/21

In this weeks Financial Services Online Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses Insurance Australia Group's (IAG) boosted profit projections because of RACQ Insurance's integration and the impact on the transport sector. Next, the introduction of TLI Underwriting by Envest Group, a motor agency targeting large truck fleets, brings more specialised industry expertise. Serious concerns arise from research showing human error, primarily distraction, inattention, speeding, and inadequate

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Sun, 21st Dec 2025

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2025/12/20

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, the key subjects include the looming traffic safety concerns relating to the Australian summer holidays, as increased freight activity coincides with peak travel times. In the corporate sector, Insurance Australia Group (IAG) is forecasting improved financial performance after its integration of RACQ Insurance promises better products for trade and small business clients. However, there is concern as Queensland's insurance duties revenue is expected

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Sat, 20th Dec 2025

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2025/12/19

In this week's episode of Financial Services Online, we discuss the challenges faced by Australia's insurance giant, QBE Insurance Group, due to slowing premium rate growth, and concerns persist despite a proposed $450 million share buyback. We also highlight the record-breaking profits in the Australian insurance industry, tripling the five-year average to $6.1 billion in 2024, due to increased premiums and a benign year for natural disasters. However, affordability issues are rising with insurance

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