EPISODE · Nov 7, 2024
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
from Insurance News Wrap · host Paige Estritori
In this week's Financial Services Online Weekly Insurance News Wrap, key stories include the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's mandate for a capital boost of $10m for Pacific International Insurance due to governance failings. An insurance claim dispute stressed the importance of comprehensive documentation for damage caused by ambiguous situations, like rodents, which will influence future claims. Increased oversight in the financial sector in Australia followed a significant rise in self-reported compliance breaches, with home loans reporting the most breaches and $92.1m in customer compensation, emphasizing the need for improved risk management. Lastly, rising e-scooter usage in NSW is led to calls for tighter insurance regulations and mandatory insurance to protect riders and pedestrians, indicating urgent legal reforms. Visit: financialservicesonline.com.au for more Australian insurance news and updates.
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In this week's Financial Services Online Weekly Insurance News Wrap, key stories include the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's mandate for a capital boost of $10m for Pacific International Insurance due to governance failings. An insurance claim dispute stressed the importance of comprehensive documentation for damage caused by ambiguous situations, like rodents, which will influence future claims. Increased oversight in the financial sector in Australia followed a significant rise in self-reported compliance breaches, with home loans reporting the most breaches and $92.1m in customer compensation, emphasizing the need for improved risk management. Lastly, rising e-scooter usage in NSW is led to calls for tighter insurance regulations and mandatory insurance to protect riders and pedestrians, indicating urgent legal reforms. Visit: financialservicesonline.com.au for more Australian insurance news and updates.
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