Thu, 27th Jun 2024

Insurance News Wrap

An episode of the Insurance News Wrap podcast, hosted by Paige Estritori, titled "Thu, 27th Jun 2024" was published on June 26, 2024.

June 26, 2024 · Insurance News Wrap

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In this week's edition of the Weekly Insurance News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses key developments in Australia's insurance sector. The Federal Court ruled that Vero, QBE, and Star International must fulfill their obligations to the Baralaba Coal Company despite policy expiration, covering additional repair costs for the uncompleted repairs of a radial coal stacker. Separately, the New South Wales government's 2024-25 budget allocates $5.7 billion for disaster prevention and emergency services levy reform, aimed at reducing insurance premiums via a transition to a property levy. It also includes over half a billion dollars for the Resilient Homes Program, over $87 million for the Resilient Lands Program, and anticipates a growth of the ESL by $205.6 million by 2027-28. Both the Insurance Council of Australia and IAG praise the budget's focus on safety, affordability, and long-term protection.n

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