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ASIC Directs 11 Insurers to Refund $815 Million to Customers

Addressing Pricing Failures and Governance Issues in the Insurance Sector

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has ordered 11 insurance companies to refund a total of $815 million to customers following an investigation into pricing failures and governance issues.
The investigation revealed that these insurers engaged in complex and reckless pricing models, lacked appropriate governance systems, and failed to adequately monitor and control their distributors, leading to millions of customers being overcharged.

Among the companies involved, Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG), encompassing brands such as NRMA, Coles, and Swan, was identified as the largest offender, with customers owed a total of $447.2 million on over 4.2 million policies. ASIC Deputy Chair Karen Chester described the situation as a "systematic failure" and emphasized the responsibility of the insurers' boards to ensure timely and complete repayments to affected customers.

In October 2021, ASIC directed these insurers to review and address pricing discrepancies across 500 general insurance products and 50 different brands, including AAMI, Youi, Allianz, Medibank, and Suncorp. This action underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in the insurance industry, highlighting the need for insurers to uphold fair pricing practices and robust governance frameworks to maintain consumer trust.

Published:Tuesday, 14th Apr 2026
Author: Paige Estritori

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