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EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025

Fri, 21st Nov 2025

from Insurance News Wrap · host Paige Estritori

Paige Estritori presents the Weekly Insurance News Wrap on behalf of Financial Services Online from November 21, 2025. The episode highlights the Australian Financial Complaints Authority's criticism of TAL, a major life insurer, for discontinuing a policyholders benefits without prior notification. The immense financial impact of mental health claims on insurance systems, estimated at $18.5 billion yearly, is also discussed, with a call for sustainable solutions. Fitch Ratings' 2025 outlook projects a rise in Australian insurance premiums due to mounting claims and natural hazard allowances. Finally, the podcast notes a sharp increase in sales of cyber liability insurance from BizCover, reflecting the urgency of prioritising cybersecurity in the business sector. The episode encourages listeners to remain informed and reassess their financial standing regularly.

Paige Estritori presents the Weekly Insurance News Wrap on behalf of Financial Services Online from November 21, 2025. The episode highlights the Australian Financial Complaints Authority's criticism of TAL, a major life insurer, for discontinuing a policyholders benefits without prior notification. The immense financial impact of mental health claims on insurance systems, estimated at $18.5 billion yearly, is also discussed, with a call for sustainable solutions. Fitch Ratings' 2025 outlook projects a rise in Australian insurance premiums due to mounting claims and natural hazard allowances. Finally, the podcast notes a sharp increase in sales of cyber liability insurance from BizCover, reflecting the urgency of prioritising cybersecurity in the business sector. The episode encourages listeners to remain informed and reassess their financial standing regularly.

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