Tue, 30th Dec 2025

In this episode of Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses recent happenings in the trucking and insurance sectors in Australia. Highlighted events include the presentation of the National Trucking Industry Awards with the coveted Outstanding Contribution award going to Mark Tobin, and the National Professional Driver of the Year awarded to Brad Train. Ann Lopez was also honored for her work in diversity and inclusion. Insurance provider Insuregroup is praised for processing over 10,000 policies, marking an upward trend in the Australian freight industry. Environmental standards for heavy vehicles are set to improve with increased mass limits for compliant vehicles. However, a PwC survey spotlights shortfalls in the insurance sector in areas like cybersecurity, AI, and political risks suggesting need for improvements in workforce skills and technology infrastructure. The podcast emphasizes the sector's need for adaptability and a commitment to safety, risk management, and modern technology in the upcoming year.n