Australians are at greater risk of scams and dodgy providers as they reveal a deep trust in AI for financial advice, the life insurance industry has warned.
London-headquartered RiverStone International has announced the establishment of an Australian operation, marked by the acquisition of locally domiciled RiverStone International Australia.
PERILS, the independent Zurich-based organisation providing industry-wide catastrophe insurance data, has released its fourth and final industry loss estimate for Cyclone Alfred that indicated that the event has cost the insurance industry a total of A$1,877m ($1,333m).
The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) is continuing to urge the Commonwealth government to lead changes to Australian road safety management after new data showed deaths on Australian roads rose by 4.4% to 1,336 in the 12 months to 28 February 2026.
The Australian federal government and the country's insurance industry through their Hazard Insurance Partnership Programme (HIPP) have reached a significant milestone to improve the availability and affordability of insurance in Australia.
Millions of Australians with private health insurance are missing notices informing them that their premiums are set to increase.
Small business insurance premiums have risen by up to 60% since 2019, says the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA), which warns that outdated liability laws, ballooning legal costs and government red tape are pushing up costs.
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has warned homeowners not to hoard fuel at home as it would lead to their insurance policy becoming void.
With fuel prices expected to rise due to the war in Iran, Aussie motorists driving less in 2026 could save hundreds by updating one key detail on their car insurance policy, according to new research from Compare the Market, an online comparison platform.
Global trade credit risk management group Coface has forecast global growth of 2.6% this year, a slight easing from 2.8% in 2025. The forecast was made before 28 February when the US-Israel vs Iran military conflict began.