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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, 30th Oct 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

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

Insurance News Wrap ·

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

Insurance News Wrap ·

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

Insurance News Wrap ·

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

Insurance News Wrap ·

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

Insurance News Wrap ·

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

Insurance News Wrap ·

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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Fri, 17th Oct 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/10/16

This podcast provides a comprehensive update on the latest industry news in Australia. This includes initiatives launched in New South Wales and South Australia towards sustainable future with the introduction of zero-emission trucks and changes in freight policies. It also covers safety concerns over overseas licenses for driving heavy vehicles, highlighting the need for stricter policies and training. The escalating motor insurance premiums have prompted proposals for government reforms to control

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Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/10/15

In this episode of Financial Services Online's 'Weekly Insurance News Wrap,' we discuss various insurance developments. We start by revealing human error, particularly inattention, as the leading causes of truck crashes in Australia based on the National Truck Accident Research Centre's report. We highlight the success of firms that promote safe driving cultures in mitigating insurance risks. We move on to the transfer of vehicle compliance responsibilities in Queensland to NHVR, which aims to unify

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Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/10/14

In this episode of Financial Services Online Weekly Insurance News Wrap, we delve into Australian insurance news for October 15, 2025. The Supreme Court of New South Wales fined Allianz Australia Insurance and AWP Australia $16.8 million for misleading consumers about travel insurance from 2016 to 2018. Also explored is the rise in travel insurance policies and related claims due to Australians' increased travel to Bali. The importance of comprehensive travel insurance coverage, which can prevent

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Tue, 14th Oct 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/10/13

In this podcast, Paige Estritori outlines the key challenges Australia's food and beverage sector faces, including business interruption, lack of proper insurance, and evolving risks such as climate change and regulatory changes. She notes the rise in hospitality industry insolvencies and identifies heightened costs, rent increases, and declining consumer spending as primary factors. Small businesses, particularly those in Western Sydney, are most affected. Opposite to these challenges, QBE

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Mon, 13th Oct 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/10/12

On this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, we discuss critical news impacting the Australian insurance industry. We cover a shocking case from New Zealand about a former broker, Murray McClune, sentenced for embezzling $NZ1.7 million from his clients. In Australia, state insurer icare is investigating potential underpayments in workers compensation claims, affecting around 9,400 claims. In the health insurance sector, mental health-related claims are dramatically increasing and now make up

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Sun, 12th Oct 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/10/11

In this episode of Financial Services Online's Weekly Insurance News Wrap, we discuss the investigation into underpaid workers compensation claims led by The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) involving the NSW's largest insurer, icare. The effects of a rise in mental health-related permanent disability claims on the insurance industry and the amount paid in claims last year are also highlighted. Legal actions initiated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) against

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Sat, 11th Oct 2025

Insurance News Wrap ·

2025/10/10

This episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap brought by Financial Services Online addresses growing mental health insurance claims in Australia, with a shocking 700% increase for those in their 30s during the past decade. The industry strives to balance consumer needs against the sustainability of support systems. Legal proceedings against Australain Super over death benefit claim delays, and ASIC's lawsuit against QBE Insurance for misleading customers highlight the importance of understanding

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