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What the New NSW Disclosure Rules Mean for Strata Cover
What the New NSW Disclosure Rules Mean for Strata Cover
09 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
The latest phase of New South Wales strata reform has brought strata insurance disclosure back into practical focus, moving the issue from policy debate to renewal-season reality for owners corporations. The changes are designed to make it clearer when a strata managing agent, broker, insurer or related party receives a commission, fee or other financial benefit connected with arranging insurance. - read more
What a Steadier Life Insurance Market Means for Employers
What a Steadier Life Insurance Market Means for Employers
09 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
Fresh life insurance performance data from APRA points to a market that is steadier than the disrupted conditions seen in recent years, but not one where employers can afford to be passive. For CFOs, HR leaders and directors, the message is less about a single quarterly result and more about the operating environment behind corporate life insurance pricing, claims service and product design. - read more
Why NSW Levy Reform Matters for Trade Businesses
Why NSW Levy Reform Matters for Trade Businesses
09 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
A fresh push to reform how NSW funds emergency services has put insurance affordability back in the spotlight, especially for small businesses that already feel every increase at renewal time. The issue centres on the Emergency Services Levy, which is applied through many insurance policies and has long been criticised by parts of the insurance sector as a disincentive to maintaining adequate cover. - read more
New APRA rules put insurer systems under the spotlight
New APRA rules put insurer systems under the spotlight
09 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
Australia’s tougher operational risk regime is sharpening the focus on how life insurers manage the systems, partners and processes that sit behind every policy. APRA’s CPS 230 standard requires regulated insurers to identify critical operations, set clear disruption tolerances and strengthen oversight of material service providers. For customers, this is not just a back-office compliance story. - read more
Why Claims Handling Scrutiny Matters for Business Owners
Why Claims Handling Scrutiny Matters for Business Owners
09 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori
Fresh compliance attention on life insurance claims handling is a timely reminder that cover is only valuable if it can respond clearly and efficiently when a business is under pressure. Recent industry monitoring has again highlighted familiar issues for life insurers, including claim delays, communication gaps, repeated evidence requests and the need for more consistent support where customers are vulnerable or dealing with complex medical events. - read more

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