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EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026

from Insurance News Wrap · host Paige Estritori

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses key updates in the Australian insurance industry. Significant increases in private health insurance premiums, potentially affecting over 15 million Australians due to rising medical costs, were highlighted. Issues regarding premium hikes and demands for transparency among insurers were also outlined. The podcast further explored the growing demand in the construction industry for latent defects insurance as New South Wales moves towards a 2028 mandate requiring such coverage. Lastly, Insuregroup was celebrated for processing over 10,000 truck insurance policies, reflecting the high demand for customized insurance among Australian freight operators. The episode stressed staying informed in this dynamic industry, and the necessity of robust, comprehensive insurance coverage as both legal compliance and protection.

In this episode of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses key updates in the Australian insurance industry. Significant increases in private health insurance premiums, potentially affecting over 15 million Australians due to rising medical costs, were highlighted. Issues regarding premium hikes and demands for transparency among insurers were also outlined. The podcast further explored the growing demand in the construction industry for latent defects insurance as New South Wales moves towards a 2028 mandate requiring such coverage. Lastly, Insuregroup was celebrated for processing over 10,000 truck insurance policies, reflecting the high demand for customized insurance among Australian freight operators. The episode stressed staying informed in this dynamic industry, and the necessity of robust, comprehensive insurance coverage as both legal compliance and protection.

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