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EPISODE · May 25, 2026

Tue, 26th May 2026

from Insurance News Wrap · host Paige Estritori

In this week's podcast, Paige Estritori discusses major industry developments in the Australian insurance sector. The Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance market is undergoing significant changes as leaders work towards better consumer outcomes, addressing mental health claims and evolving workforce trends. There's a noteworthy divide as retail markets lean towards modernized TPD structures while financial advisers favour traditional offerings. Also, superannuation fund, HESTA, is lowering its insurance fees by an average of 12% making insurance more affordable for members. Additionally, they're introducing measures to include the unique risks faced by tradespeople. Meanwhile, the Queensland Law Society announced a 15% reduction in professional indemnity insurance levies for the 2026/27 period. The podcast concludes highlighting the improved affordability and accessibility of insurance for both legal practitioners and superannuation members.

In this week's podcast, Paige Estritori discusses major industry developments in the Australian insurance sector. The Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance market is undergoing significant changes as leaders work towards better consumer outcomes, addressing mental health claims and evolving workforce trends. There's a noteworthy divide as retail markets lean towards modernized TPD structures while financial advisers favour traditional offerings. Also, superannuation fund, HESTA, is lowering its insurance fees by an average of 12% making insurance more affordable for members. Additionally, they're introducing measures to include the unique risks faced by tradespeople. Meanwhile, the Queensland Law Society announced a 15% reduction in professional indemnity insurance levies for the 2026/27 period. The podcast concludes highlighting the improved affordability and accessibility of insurance for both legal practitioners and superannuation members.

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