It’s not uncommon to hear the phrase “plagued with difficulties” bandied about in a casual fashion. But it took on uncomfortably literal...

 In 2020, best-laid plans went awry as the COVID-19 pandemic took centre stage. True to form, many in the Australian insurance industry buckled...

How is your top questions about car insurance for Australian seniors and pensioners.

A driver’s age is one of the biggest factors insurance companies consider when calculating car insurance premiums. Typically, older Australians, including those in...

Is flood insurance worth having in Australia?

     More than a million private properties, or about one in 10 homes, in Australia are exposed to some level of flood...

the top eight insurance claims Australian landlords make

Rental properties have become a popular investment option among Australians as they offer property owners the opportunity to generate positive cash flow while...

 The following is an editorial by Alicja Grzadkowska, senior news editor at Insurance Business. To reach out to Alicja, email her at alicja.grzadkowska@keymedia.com. The...

Are Australian car insurers refunding policies during coronavirus lockdown?

  The economic fallout from COVID-19 is wide-ranging, pervasive and has led to the temporary shutdown of many industries – but for insurers,...

What Australian homeowners need to know about underinsurance

 The vast majority of Australian households carry some form of home insurance, according to the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA). But the big question is...

Startling data gives insight into insurance market

RACV has revealed some startling statistics that show that one Victorian rental property is maliciously damaged every day. Throughout the 2013-2014 financial year,...

Landlord insurance should be made mandatory – REINSW chief

At a Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) roadshow in Dubbo, an industry representative has made the case for making landlord insurance mandatory...