Sun, 7th Dec 2025

This episode of Weekly Insurance News Wrap, hosted by Paige Estritori, emphasizes the current challenges that Australian small and medium-sized businesses, particularly beauty salons, are facing due to surging insurance premiums. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Insurance Council of Australia are calling for urgent reforms including the abolition of insurance taxes and a review of small business insurance costs. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority made a landmark ruling about home-based salons needing to be disclosed as businesses for insurance purposes, impacting how these businesses engage with insurance providers. On the regulatory side, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission is focusing on insurance pricing, claims handling, and complaint processes. The podcast emphasizes the importance of understanding insurance policies, staying updated with insurance practices and maintaining an open conversation with insurance providers.