EPISODE · Feb 28, 2026
Sun, 1st Mar 2026
from Insurance News Wrap · host Paige Estritori
In this week's "Weekly Insurance News Wrap," Paige Estritori discusses key updates. Firstly, the Productivity Commissions proposal to double truck fuel tax is worriedly viewed by the Australian Trucking Association, fearing increased costs for consumers. Amidst rising living costs, this move urges a proactive stance from truck operators. The podcast also reports the increasing insurance loss estimate post November 2025 storms to AU$2.95 billion, advising truck operators to reassess insurance coverage. Financial services saw a 14% increase in complaints in 2025, chiefly from misleading product information and claim handling delays. As NRMA stopped farm insurance policies, farmers are resorting to alternatives like WFI Insurance for comprehensive coverage. These pointers highlight the importance of strategic reassessment for affected industries.n
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In this week's "Weekly Insurance News Wrap," Paige Estritori discusses key updates. Firstly, the Productivity Commissions proposal to double truck fuel tax is worriedly viewed by the Australian Trucking Association, fearing increased costs for consumers. Amidst rising living costs, this move urges a proactive stance from truck operators. The podcast also reports the increasing insurance loss estimate post November 2025 storms to AU$2.95 billion, advising truck operators to reassess insurance coverage. Financial services saw a 14% increase in complaints in 2025, chiefly from misleading product information and claim handling delays. As NRMA stopped farm insurance policies, farmers are resorting to alternatives like WFI Insurance for comprehensive coverage. These pointers highlight the importance of strategic reassessment for affected industries.n
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