Fri, 6th Mar 2026

In the latest Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses key developments in the insurance sector. The Strata Community Association of New South Wales is phasing out insurance commissions from 2026 to align with industry norms. There are concerns about the impact on profitability within the industry. The Australian Trucking Association opposes the Productivity Commission's plan to double truck fuel tax by 2035, which could raise operational costs and consumer goods prices. Insurance losses from Novembers storms in Queensland and New South Wales have been revised to AU$2.95 billion by PERILS. The importance of understanding superannuation insurance details is highlighted in recent case law involving a truck drivers claim against the Australian Retirement Trust.n