EPISODE · May 5, 2025
Tue, 6th May 2025
from Insurance News Wrap · host Paige Estritori
In this episode, Paige Estritori of Financial Services Online discusses insurance developments in Australia. David Lee, a Queensland parliament member criticized insurers' response to Cyclone Alfred and the impact on businesses in Hervey Bay. Meanwhile, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) rejected a claim for engine theft due to insufficient proof of ownership. The episode further discusses industry policy reviews, particularly the ACCC's resistance to broker commissions due to potential conflicts of interest. A recent AFCA ruling required Auto & General Services to partially cover a homeowner's claim for long-term water damage, prompting insurers to reconsider their policy terms. The episode serves as a reminder for business owners and individuals to understand their insurance coverage limits and stay updated about policy reviews and changes.
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In this episode, Paige Estritori of Financial Services Online discusses insurance developments in Australia. David Lee, a Queensland parliament member criticized insurers' response to Cyclone Alfred and the impact on businesses in Hervey Bay. Meanwhile, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) rejected a claim for engine theft due to insufficient proof of ownership. The episode further discusses industry policy reviews, particularly the ACCC's resistance to broker commissions due to potential conflicts of interest. A recent AFCA ruling required Auto & General Services to partially cover a homeowner's claim for long-term water damage, prompting insurers to reconsider their policy terms. The episode serves as a reminder for business owners and individuals to understand their insurance coverage limits and stay updated about policy reviews and changes.
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