EPISODE · Jan 25, 2025
Sun, 26th Jan 2025
from Insurance News Wrap · host Paige Estritori
This podcast, hosted by Paige Estritori of Financial Services Online, covers the latest insurance industry news across Australia. The episode reflects on the mishandling of a storm damage claim by Auto & General Insurance, resulting in a $2000 compensation mandated by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). It also discusses the rejection of a travel insurance claim due to a lack of understanding of pre-existing condition clauses, emphasizing the importance of understanding policy exclusions. The insurability crisis faced by the small town of Halls Gap, Victoria following recent bushfires is also highlighted. Additionally, the podcast covers the impact of severe electrical storms in NSW and the ACT, triggering an estimated 11,000 claims. The show concludes with an appeal for greater awareness about insurance policies among Australians.
What this episode covers
This podcast, hosted by Paige Estritori of Financial Services Online, covers the latest insurance industry news across Australia. The episode reflects on the mishandling of a storm damage claim by Auto & General Insurance, resulting in a $2000 compensation mandated by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). It also discusses the rejection of a travel insurance claim due to a lack of understanding of pre-existing condition clauses, emphasizing the importance of understanding policy exclusions. The insurability crisis faced by the small town of Halls Gap, Victoria following recent bushfires is also highlighted. Additionally, the podcast covers the impact of severe electrical storms in NSW and the ACT, triggering an estimated 11,000 claims. The show concludes with an appeal for greater awareness about insurance policies among Australians.
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