Sat, 16th Aug 2025

This week's insurance roundup covers a range of pertinent issues, starting with a notable decision by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) to order a broker of the Community Broker Network to compensate a client $300,000 for uninsured fire losses due to negligent assured risk assessment. We also discuss a claim dismissed by AFCA and Hollard Insurance due to ambiguous event reporting. Then, we delve into the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's concerns about transparency in the professional indemnity insurance market, as well as their proposed corrective measures. Lastly, we explore a developing story of a traveler compensated for an unexpected detour caused by a cat bite, highlighting the complexity of travel insurance. Tune in for valuable insights about the importance of understanding coverage complexities and the necessity of thorough record-keeping in insurance dealings.