Sun, 1st Feb 2026

In this episode, Paige Estritori discusses 2024's significant increase in Australian insurers' profits, driven by favourable weather conditions and steep premium hikes. The episode highlights concerns on insurance affordability and the necessity of balancing industry profitability with consumer interests. As premiums rise, policyholders are feeling the financial pinch. Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton advocates increased competition and transparency in the industry. Growth forecast for the general insurance sector looks promising, predicted to top $144 billion by 2029. Further, the episode mentions that Australians prioritise personal health and well-being which accounted for a significant portion of last year's premiums. Finally, Hutch Underwriting is offering a new professional indemnity insurance for tradesmen, providing cyber and civil liability coverage.