Wed, 14th Jan 2026

In this episode, Paige Estritori discusses recent updates in Australia's insurance and transport sectors. Queensland is aligning heavy vehicle compliance with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, aiming for a unified safety measure across states. Meanwhile, a PwC survey shows that Australian insurers are trailing behind in cyber threat readiness by 6.6%. As threats from Artificial Intelligence rise, PwC urges adoption of data-driven pricing with AI technology. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is also putting emphasis on the insurance sector for the current year, focusing on improving transparency and financial reporting standards. Finally, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority intends to reform the reinsurance framework for general insurers, proposing increased access to alternative reinsurance options. For more developments in finance, insurance, and money management, visit Financial Services Online.