Fri, 27th Mar 2026

This episode of Financial Services Online discusses key developments in Australia's financial services landscape. AI's transformative role in the allied health sector is highlighted, from streamlining administrative tasks with AI-powered clinical scribes, to enhancing rehabilitation with real-time feedback. The podcast also informs about AUSactive's new affordable insurance solution for fitness and active health professionals, offering $20 million indemnity at lower premiums. Despite economic challenges, research by Youi shows Australians' unwavering commitment to insurance, with 80% regularly reviewing policies. Also, in construction, the decision of the New South Wales Court of Appeal to abolish the proportionate liability defence has far-reaching implications, making developers and contractors wholly accountable for defects. Data privacy, regulation compliance, and risk management are emphasised across all discussed sectors.n