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Insurance News

Why the Latest Affordability Warning Matters for Insurance Buyers
Why the Latest Affordability Warning Matters for Insurance Buyers
19 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Australia’s insurance affordability challenge is again in focus, with fresh industry attention on households and small businesses that are struggling to absorb higher premiums in areas exposed to flood, storm, cyclone and bushfire risk. The latest discussion is not simply about prices rising at renewal time. It points to a broader problem: when cover becomes harder to afford, more people are tempted to reduce protection, raise excesses or walk away from insurance altogether. - read more
Severe Weather Claims Are a Reminder to Recheck Your Cover
Severe Weather Claims Are a Reminder to Recheck Your Cover
12 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Australia's latest severe-weather claims updates are a timely reminder that insurance resilience is tested long before a claim is lodged. As insurers continue working through damage from recent storms, floods and cyclones, the bigger message for households and business owners is clear: cover needs to be practical, current and matched to real replacement costs. - read more
What APRA’s Fresh Insurance Focus Means for Policyholders
What APRA’s Fresh Insurance Focus Means for Policyholders
05 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori
Australia’s prudential regulator has sharpened its focus on the insurance sector, with its latest priorities pointing to a market under pressure from affordability concerns, severe weather exposure, cyber threats and operational disruption. For households and business owners, the message is clear: insurance is no longer just a renewal task to be handled once a year. It is becoming a core part of financial resilience. - read more
Rising Insurance Disputes Show Why Claims Service Matters
Rising Insurance Disputes Show Why Claims Service Matters
29 Jul 2026: Paige Estritori
Australia’s latest financial dispute data has put insurance claims handling back in the spotlight, with consumers and small businesses continuing to seek outside help when problems with insurers cannot be resolved directly. The trend is a timely reminder that an insurance policy should be assessed not only on premium, but also on how clearly it explains cover, how exclusions work, and how effectively claims are managed when pressure is highest. - read more
Higher ASIC Levies Signal More Scrutiny for Australia’s Insurance Sector
Higher ASIC Levies Signal More Scrutiny for Australia’s Insurance Sector
22 Jul 2026: Paige Estritori
Australia’s insurance sector is facing a larger contribution to the cost of financial regulation, with ASIC’s 2025–26 industry funding estimates putting insurance levies at $23.838 million. That is a sizeable rise from the $17.608 million levied in 2024–25 and reflects a broader increase in the regulator’s expected cost recovery across the financial system. - read more
Insurance Articles

How to Compare Truck Insurance Policies in Australia
How to Compare Truck Insurance Policies in Australia
Truck insurance can help protect drivers, vehicles, cargo and commercial operations from a range of road, liability and business risks. This guide explains how Australian truck drivers and operators can compare policy features, assess cover needs and review quotes without focusing only on price. - read more
Understanding Life Insurance in Australia: Types, Features and How to Compare Policies
Understanding Life Insurance in Australia: Types, Features and How to Compare Policies
Life insurance can provide financial support to nominated beneficiaries if the insured person dies. In Australia, life insurance decisions usually involve comparing cover types, benefits, premiums, exclusions and how the policy fits with household or business financial responsibilities. - read more
Life Insurance Options for New Parents in Australia
Life Insurance Options for New Parents in Australia
Becoming a parent often changes the way you think about financial security. Life insurance can help new parents plan for mortgage payments, everyday living costs, childcare, education expenses and income replacement if a parent dies, becomes seriously ill or cannot work for an extended period. - read more
Public Liability vs Professional Indemnity Insurance: Key Differences for Australian Businesses
Public Liability vs Professional Indemnity Insurance: Key Differences for Australian Businesses
Public liability and professional indemnity insurance protect Australian businesses against different types of risk. Public liability focuses on third-party injury or property damage connected with business activities, while professional indemnity focuses on claims arising from professional advice or services. - read more
How Insurance Claims Work in Australia: Steps, Documents and Common Issues
How Insurance Claims Work in Australia: Steps, Documents and Common Issues
Insurance claims can involve several stages, from notifying your insurer and providing documents to assessment, settlement and dispute resolution. This guide explains the general Australian claims process for personal and business insurance customers. - read more

Knowledgebase
Term Life Insurance:
A form of life insurance that is a pure protection policy with no cash or maturity value which lasts for a specific length of time, called a term.