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Doctors are voicing concerns about the declining flu vaccination rate and say Australia faces the perfect storm this winter with an early start to what is expected to be a bad flu season. Flu vaccinations among high-risk groups have been declining in recent years. Last year, only 61% of adults aged more than 65 … Continued
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If you bought add-on insurance before July 2019 and believe it was unfairly sold to you, now is the time to act, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) says. Consistent with AFCA’s time limits, the last date to lodge a complaint with AFCA about this type of older add-on insurance is 30 June 2025. “It’s … Continued
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The latest report from the General Insurance Code Governance Committee (CGC) shows a decline in breaches of key Code obligations, suggesting signs of improvement in some aspects of insurers’ compliance frameworks. However, persistent issues in identifying and addressing the root cause of breaches, and a surge in complaints, reflect a need for more substantial improvements. … Continued
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EMBARGOED 00:05AM AEST Tuesday 8 April, 2025 If you bought add-on insurance before July 2019 and believe it was unfairly sold to you, now is the time to act, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) says. Consistent with AFCA’s time limits, the last date to lodge a complaint with AFCA about this type of older add-on … Continued
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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) is proud to announce significant enhancements to its family and domestic violence support policy, reaffirming its commitment to the safety and well-being of employees affected by domestic violence. These policy improvements provide increased flexibility, confidentiality, and access to vital resources. Employees experiencing domestic violence can now take up to … Continued
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Hi there, I hope your week is off to a great start! I wanted to share a significant development in the insurance technology space that may be of interest to your readers. Xceedance, a global provider of insurance-focused consulting, technology, operations and data solutions, has made a strategic investment in Friendly, an AI-driven company specialising … Continued
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The latest report from the Life Insurance Code Compliance Committee (Life CCC) emphasises the need for insurers to remain focused on their support for vulnerable customers. Covering the period from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024, the Annual Industry Data and Compliance Report highlights key areas requiring further attention, including financial hardship support, effective communication, and … Continued
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Duck Creek’s full suite to help RAA deliver more innovative products and value to their 825,000+ members SYDNEY, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, the global provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has announced a new SaaS core insurance delivery technology partnership with South Australia’s largest … Continued
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Compensation Uncovered is the show that lifts the lid on the world of personal injury claims. SYDNEY, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Law Partners, Australia’s largest specialist personal injury firm, has introduced an innovative online video series, Compensation Uncovered. Series One – now live – is focused on total and permanent disablement (TPD) claims, … Continued
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Hi there, I hope your week is off to a great start. With bushfires wreaking havoc across WA, I wanted to share with you insights about how technology is helping provide protection to affected industries. Kevin Dedieu, Descartes Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, says AI is changing the game in bushfire risk modelling by utilising … Continued
