In a whitepaper released earlier this month, the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has called for urgent reforms to outdated state and territory laws that are driving up insurance costs for businesses across the country. The whitepaper is titled 'A Sustainable Public Liability Insurance Market in Australia: The Case for Civil Liability Reform'.
Markel International has appointed Mr Tom Hillier as CUO, subject to regulatory approval, alongside a new structure for its international operations.
Small businesses in Australia are paying up to 30% more for their insurance premiums because of taxes and levies imposed by state and territory governments according to a new report by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).
Brokerslink has appointed Mr Tushar Thakker as regional manager for APAC. He is also the CEO of Peraj Insurance Brokers in India.
A significant proportion of Australians, polled in a recent survey, admitted to eating or drinking behind the wheel, followed by speeding over the limit, and being distracted by other passengers, according to Compare the Market, a comparison platform.
The Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) has published its annual report for FY2024-25.
New data released by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) shows that Australia has consistently taken the silver medal for extreme weather losses over the last 45 years - beaten only by the US.
Almost half (45%) of Australians who accessed mental health services in the past year used private health insurance, new research from Money.com.au shows.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) have released the bi-annual intermediated general insurance statistics and quarterly cyclone pool respectively.
Australian Unity Limited has appointed Ms Kelly Bayer Rosmarin as group managing director & CEO, effective 15 December 2025.