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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, 6th Nov 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/11/05

In this episode, Paige Estritori discusses significant trends in the Australian insurance industry including a surge in mental health-related Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claims, representing one third of total claims and a 700% increase in the past decade for Australians in their 30s. The Australian Super fund faces scrutiny over slow processing speeds for insurance claims potentially leading to financial distress for members. In terms of legislation, the Australian government now prohibits

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Wed, 5th Nov 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/11/04

This Financial Services Online podcast with Paige Estritori summarizes the week's significant events in the Australian insurance industry. The Swedish giant EQT made a landmark bid of A$5.25 billion for AUB Group, a development that could stimulate further industry consolidation if successful. Also, AIG Australia was fined $30,000 by the Insurance Code Governance Committee for failing to communicate appropriately about complaints processing delays and customers' right to engage the ombudsman. This

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Tue, 4th Nov 2025

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2025/11/03

This week's Insurance News Wrap discusses significant trends and updates in the insurance industry. Insuregroup, a specialist insurance brokerage, marks a significant milestone in policy processing for the trucking industry, representing a 25% increase from last year. This surge corresponds with an uptick in motor collision claims as the transport sector grows, leading to improved risk management strategies such as Usage-Based Insurance or UBI. FreightInsure unveils an innovative embedded insurance

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Mon, 3rd Nov 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/11/02

In this week's update from the Australian Insurance industry, Paige Estritori discusses the challenges witnessed by life insurers in the Total and Permanent Disability domain, particularly arising from an increase in mental and musculoskeletal health claims. She points out Swiss Re's call for innovation in the sector in response to these conditions. Paige also notes the significant growth of InsureGroup due to rising truck insurance demand, highlighting the need for comprehensive coverage following

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Sun, 2nd Nov 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/11/01

In this episode, Paige Estritori covers the latest in insurance news for Australia's construction and travel sectors. There's a silver lining for hardworking tradies as intense competition among insurers drive down construction insurance premiums by 5-15%. However, insurers are maintaining strict underwriting for risk management. The episode suggests that tradies regularly review their policies, reinforcing the importance of insurance against theft, adverse weather, and volatile material costs. The

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Sat, 1st Nov 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/10/31

This week's insurance news wrap includes significant AI investment in the Australian and New Zealand insurance sectors for enhanced risk management and operational efficiency. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority is preparing for big regulatory changes in 2025, aimed at reinforcing industry sustainability and resilience. Due to a surge in natural disasters, Australian insurers are investing heavily in reinsurance, totalling AUD 2.5 billion to offset potential losses. Lastly, The Insurance

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Fri, 31st Oct 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/10/30

This week's Insurance News wrap-up features several key happenings. A ruling by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) involving QBE Insurance and a restaurant owner over an undisclosed criminal record has underscored the need for clear communication between insurers and policyholders, setting the pace for possible industry-wide change. Despite solid profit gains, Insurance Australia Group's CEO, Nick Hawkins, warns of inevitable insurance premium increases due to rising climate change

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Thu, 30th Oct 2025

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2025/10/29

On this week's Financial Services Online podcast, Paige Estritori reports on key developments in Australia's insurance sector. Notably, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) ordered QBE Insurance to honour an arson claim from a restaurant, earlier denied due to the director's non-disclosed criminal history, highlighting the importance of full disclosure and clear communication between owners and insurers. In financial news, Insurance Australia Group (IAG) saw a net profit increase of

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Wed, 29th Oct 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/10/28

This week's episode of Financial Services Online with Paige Estritori covered recent developments in the insurance industry. An important ruling by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority highlighted the necessity of transparency and full disclosure in insurance claim disputes, following an initially denied arson claim. Insurance Australia Group reported a remarkable 91% increase in net profit for half of the fiscal year, with a warning of gradually increasing insurance premiums. AFCA's annual

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Tue, 28th Oct 2025

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2025/10/27

In this episode, Paige Estritori from Financial Services Online discusses key Australian insurance industry developments. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority intervened in a claim dispute between a restaurant and QBE Insurance, underlining the importance of full disclosure when applying for insurance. Despite a good financial year, Insurance Australia Group warns of higher premiums due to climate change risks and frequent natural disasters. Meanwhile, TAL, Australia's leading life insurer,

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Mon, 27th Oct 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/10/26

This weekly insurance news wrap discusses prominent narratives about the necessity for comprehensive insurance cover and the increasing relevance of mental health claims. Australian life insurer, TAL, paid out $4.7 billion in life insurance claims over the past year, with mental health being the top category (21% of total). This highlights the growing importance of comprehensive cover. In other news, Encompass Protection received recognition by winning the Income Protection Insurance Award for their

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Sun, 26th Oct 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/10/25

In this week's Financial Services Online podcast, Paige Estritori discusses recent updates in the Australian insurance sector. The report covers financial strategies devised in response to challenges from high natural disaster risk areas, and the potential creation of a $30.15 billion mitigation fund. Another focus area is the rise of mental health claims, with efforts to establish a standardized framework for such claims under the leadership of the Council of Australian Life Insurers. Surging

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Sat, 25th Oct 2025

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2025/10/24

This episode of Financial Services Online's podcast offers a comprehensive review of recent insurance developments in Australia, spotlighting the burgeoning partnership between WFI Insurance and sustainable agriculture initiative, AgCarE. The discussed alliance aims to reward farmers who secure AgCarE certification, which evaluates environmentally-friendly practices, with premium reductions. The podcast discusses rising insurance costs due to frequent extreme weather events, highlighting the urgent

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Fri, 24th Oct 2025

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2025/10/23

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses key events in Australia's insurance industry. There has been a significant increase in collision risks for fleet operators, leading to stricter oversight from insurers and the adoption of Usage-Based Insurance using telematics. Larger firms are leaning towards captive insurance for improved stability. Driver distraction and inattention were major factors in serious accidents, as revealed by the National Truck Accident

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Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

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2025/10/22

In this week's insurance news, there's a significant increase in collision risks in Australia's transport sector leading to a surge in motor claims and stricter regulatory oversight. To combat this, fleet operators are exploring Usage-Based Insurance, a solution using telematics to monitor driving behaviours and reduce premiums. This development is catching the interest of large firms exploring captive insurance for stability, safety, and efficiency. Meanwhile, a landmark decision by the Australian

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Wed, 22nd Oct 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/10/21

In this episode of Financial Services Online, Paige Estritori discusses recent developments in the insurance industry. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has initiated legal proceedings against RACQ Insurance for allegedly misleading customers about premium costs, underscoring the importance of transparency in the sector. In travel insurance news, Southern Cross has seen a 43% increase in emergency assistance cases concerning Australian travellers in Thailand, emphasizing the need

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Tue, 21st Oct 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/10/20

In the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses key Australian insurance industry issues, including potential economic fallout if liability laws are not amended, the rising insurance costs impacting live music venues, and the significant profits of local insurance companies. The Insurance Council of Australia proposes reforms to curb these costs, attributing them to outdated civil liability laws. Businesses are grappling with high premium costs due to crime rises, with recommendations

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Mon, 20th Oct 2025

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2025/10/19

In this week's insurance news, the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) calls for liability law reforms due to rising insurance costs, particularly in the entertainment sector. The ICA proposes a national tort law review, emphasizing the need to reassess civil liability laws, address claim farming, and redefine dangerous activities. In other news, the insurance industry saw record profits in 2024 with hikes in premiums, causing concern over affordability among consumers. Despite the increase in

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Sun, 19th Oct 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/10/18

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses the major developments in Australia's insurance industry. A record post-tax profit of 6.1 billion dollars was reported last year, driven by heightened home and car insurance premiums. Due to a decreased rate of natural disasters claims, there's talk of stabilizing premiums. Rising insurance costs, unfortunately, are challenging Australian businesses, an increase linked to a spike in crime rates. The episode also covers

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Sat, 18th Oct 2025

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2025/10/17

In this week's insurance industry news, Australian insurers saw a record after-tax profit of over $6 billion last year, a significant rise from the previous five-year average of $2 billion, as per KPMG's annual review. This was due mainly to increased insurance premiums and fewer natural disaster claims. However, there is growing consumer concern over affordability. To combat rising premium costs, a cyclone reinsurance pool has been established. Simultaneously, a wave of break-ins and thefts are

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