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Flood insurance inquiry to visit Far North Queensland

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The House Standing Committee on Economics will hold public hearings in Cairns and Townsville, Queensland, as part of its inquiry into insurers’ responses to 2022 major floods claims. Cairns RSL Club, Wednesday 24 July Townsville RSL Club, Thursday 25 July Committee Chair Daniel Mulino MP said the Committee hoped to learn from northern communities’ claims experiences following recent … Continued

Flood insurance inquiry to visit Tasmania

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The House Standing Committee on Economics will hold a public hearing in Devonport, Tasmania, as part of its inquiry into insurers’ responses to 2022 major floods claims. The hearing will be held at the Paranaple Convention Centre on 17 July. Committee Chair Daniel Mulino MP said he wanted to hear first-hand from local councils, businesses and residents about … Continued

Flood insurance inquiry to visit Tasmania

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The House Standing Committee on Economics will hold a public hearing in Devonport, Tasmania, as part of its inquiry into insurers’ responses to 2022 major floods claims. The hearing will be held at the Paranaple Convention Centre on 17 July. Committee Chair Daniel Mulino MP said he wanted to hear first-hand from local councils, businesses and residents about … Continued

Qikio partners with Mercurien to expand commercial car insurance offerings?

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Qikio, an insurtech dedicated to providing cutting-edge insurance solutions, is excited to announce a strategic underwriting partnership with Mercurien, an Australian company with a unique and comprehensive approach to fleet operations and commercial motor insurance. This collaboration represents a significant milestone for both companies, aiming to deliver and offer Commercial Car Insurance to Qikio’s customers.​ … Continued

HCF unveils ‘Value Ads’ campaign, showcasing real member stories

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FRIDAY, 14 JUNE 2024: Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, HCF, is putting members at the heart of its advertising in the new`Value Ads’ campaign. The initiative invites HCF members to take over 60 percent of the brand’s advertising airtime and Out of Home (OOH) advertising, including bus stops and shopping centres, to share their personal stories. … Continued

Allianz Australia Insurance Limited sanctioned for non-compliance

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The General Insurance Code Governance Committee (CGC) has issued sanctions against Allianz Australia Insurance Limited (Allianz) following an investigation into claims related to the February 2022 NSW and Southeast Queensland Floods (CAT221). The CGC initiated an investigation after concerns were raised regarding Allianz’s compliance with the General Insurance Code of Practice. During the course of … Continued

2024 FMA IAG Flood Risk Management Project of the Year Announced

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Floodplain Management Australia (FMA) has announced a joint effort between the NSW Reconstruction Authority, RHELM, Catchment Simulation Solutions and WMAWater as the winner of its 2024 FMA IAG Flood Risk Management Project of the Year Award.  The winning project, the Hawkesbury-Nepean River Flood Study, covers 8 local government areas on Sydney’s western and northern fringes, providing … Continued

2024 FMA IAG Young Floodplain Manager of the Year Announced

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Floodplain Management Australia (FMA) has announced Catherine Walker, from WMS Engineering in Sydney, New South Wales as the winner of the 2024 FMA IAG Young Floodplain Manager of the Year Award.  The prestigious award is presented to a Young Floodplain Manager who has made an outstanding contribution or achievement to the flood risk management industry in their … Continued

Insurers continue to struggle with meeting timeframes for claims

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The general insurance industry continues to struggle meeting claims handling timeframes according to the latest report from the General Insurance Code Governance Committee (CGC).  The Annual Data and Compliance Report, published today, highlights more than 45,000 claims-handling breaches of the industry Code of Practice in the 2022-23 reporting period, an increase of 16%.  Chair of … Continued