Insurance News

1. Climate inaction the real culprit as LA counts fire costs: Australia Institute

   Insurers that raised premiums are facing criticism better directed at a lack of climate change action, with the Los Angeles wildfires part of escalating global natural disaster impacts, the Australia Institute’s executive director says...

2. Outlook 2025 conference: speakers announced, early bird extended

   Hollard Australia founder Richard Enthoven and IAG CEO Nick Hawkins have joined the list of expert speakers at the upcoming Insurance News Outlook 2025 conference...

3. Cyber fears maintain grip on business leaders

   Australian businesses say data breaches, ransomware attacks and other cyber incidents are their biggest concern this year, according to an Allianz global risk survey...

4. AFCA backs insurer in mystery of missing gold

   A woman who sought cover after losing a gold bar has been denied a payout in a complaints authority hearing, but she will receive $2500 compensation for her insurer’s handling of the claim...

5. Broker sentenced for selling fake builders’ cover

   An unauthorised broker who sold fake builders’ warranty insurance to NSW construction companies has been fined $8000 and sentenced to 16 months’ imprisonment...