The National Insurance Brokers Association raised more than $177,000 for Ovarian Cancer Australia at its annual convention. The record amount included a $40,000 match contribution from the Z Zurich ...

NSW state insurer icare has issued a warning about scam calls being made by someone purporting to be from the organisation. “We are aware of scam phone calls from an individual identifying themselves ...

Insurance industry gross written premium growth slowed to a decade-low 3% last financial year amid tougher conditions, as rising claim costs and a widening divide between personal and commercial lines ...

The NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority has imposed a $479,500 penalty on IAG for customer overcharges and under-refunds at its NRMA Insurance brand. The regulator says weaknesses in compulsory ...

The Insurance Council of Australia has joined insurers in responding to a celebrity podcast that featured a claims advocate slamming industry practices and naming and shaming two companies. As ...

The Queensland Tourism Industry Council is creating a panel of specialist brokers to help members with insurance amid surging premiums and cover restrictions. The industry body has called for ...

A pet cover policyholder has won a dispute over whether her French bulldog’s spinal condition was hereditary. The woman claimed veterinary expenses after her pet experienced sudden back pain and began ...

Underwriting discipline, capital efficiency and a strategic approach to reinsurance are key for insurers to enjoy stronger returns as the market cycle shifts, according to Howden Re. The broker has ...

Challenger has rejected a buyout proposal from Daiichi Life Group, saying the $11.80-per-stock offer “is not at a level it could recommend to shareholders”. However, the Australian wealth manager has ...