Fri, 18th Jul 2025

In this week's news wrap, Finity highlights the rise of solar panels and battery systems in homes, changing the landscape for home insurance policies. With the potential for unprecedented economic losses, insurers will have to develop new strategies to deal with this new era of energy management. Meanwhile, mental health-related claims have soared in life insurance sector, calling insurers to create customer-focused strategies to provide support. On the rental front, QBE Insurance Group issues a warning on the significance of adequate landlord insurance to safeguard against challenges such as delayed rental payments. Finally, the City of Joondalup secures a court victory dismissing negligence claims from an E-Scooter rider, a ruling that could impact future liability assessments. Advocacy for sustainable methods and mental health support remain critical as we move towards a resilient future.