Insurance cost surge in disaster-prone areas
As premiums soar, more people in disaster-prone areas can’t afford to protect their properties.
Source: watoday.com.au
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'Somebody has to pay': What to do about surging insurance costs?
As premiums soar, more people in disaster-prone areas are facing the grim reality that they cannot afford to protect their biggest asset.
Source: theage.com.au
NSW floods: Insurance crisis, calls for federal government intervention
The federal government stepped in when insurance premiums soared due to cyclones. Now there are calls for it to do the same for victims of floods.
Source: theage.com.au
5 Things you need to know today
Voters give Budget the thumbs down, big insurers lock in payouts for Covid business interruption, Optus losing customers and more!
Source: switzer.com.au
High Court rejects further business interruption insurance pandemic appeals
Rulings surrounding a second batch of tests cases about COVID-19 and business interruption insurance will stand. There are winners and losers on both sides.
Source: afr.com
Insurance shares jump as High Court declines to hear COVID-19 appeal
The High Court rejects a further appeal in the dispute over “business interruption” cover, and whether insurers are liable for losses associated with pandemic lockdowns.
Source: smh.com.au
It's well past time to face our weather challenges
We need to dismantle systems that put people in harm’s way and hinder recovery from disasters.
Mark Binskin John Trowbridge Mark Howden John Berrill Australian National University National University
Source: theage.com.au
Rising disasters demand national discussion, home buybacks, Labor says
Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt says Australia needs a new response to increasing threats from floods, fire and other natural disasters.
Source: smh.com.au
Business interruption case: insurers win COVID-19 appeal
The Federal Court on Monday largely rejected key arguments from businesses ranging from casino giant Star to a laser cosmetics clinic in Sydney.
Source: afr.com
Where is insurance in super at? | Super Review
Insurance in superannuation has been through a tough period with multiple legislation changes affecting the product but the full impact remains to be seen.
John Berrill Hayne Royal Commission Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Financial Services Council Australian Financial Complaints Authority Royal Commission
Source: superreview.com.au