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Thursday, October 15, 2026

Australia

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Medibank being sued by privacy watchdog over 2022 data breach
June 5 2024
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner alleges health insurer failed to take reasonable steps to protect the personal information of 9.7m customers.
chubb-to-acquire-mga-catalyst-aviation-insurance-in-australia
Chubb to acquire MGA Catalyst Aviation Insurance in Australia
June 5 2024
Brendan Warner, Managing Director of Catalyst, will continue to lead underwriting for Australian aviation business.
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Supermarket giant ALDI partners with Honey to launch Australian insurance offering
June 5 2024
ALDI Insurance provides home, contents, motor, and landlord insurance, powered by Honey's technology and white label platform and underwritten by RACQ.
australian-government-provides-details-on-new-insurance-affordability-and-natural-hazards-taskforce
Australian Government outlines details of new insurance affordability and natural hazards taskforce
June 4 2024
Announced as part of the 2024-25 budget, the new taskforce will adopt a cross-government approach to reducing impacts of nat cats on the community.
low-loss-ratios-drive-growth-in-australias-battery-energy-storage-insurance-market
Low loss ratios drive growth in Australia’s battery energy storage insurance market
June 4 2024
Capacity is flooding the market, but a reluctance to take lead position keeps rates high.
westpac-initiates-au400m-lawsuit-against-dozens-of-insurers-over-austrac-penalty
Westpac initiates AU$400m lawsuit against dozens of insurers - report
June 1 2024
Westpac reportedly suing 43 insurers, including AXA, Allianz, and Zurich, over interpretation of insurance contracts related to AU$1.3bn 2020 AUSTRAC penalty.
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Honey leverages tech and data to fuel billion dollar ambition
May 31 2024
Innovative use of smart sensors, data, and tech has already resulted in rapid growth and CEO Joffe says insurtech is doubling down on technology-first approach in pursuit of AU$1bn (US$664m) in home insurance...
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DUAL Asset ANZ continues build out with new role for Ed Birrell
May 30 2024
Birrell will relocate to Sydney from the DUAL Asset team in London, where he was serving as Head of UK M&A.
australian-consumers-insurance-lobby-calls-for-reforms-to-gi-code-of-conduct
Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby calls for reforms to GI Code of Conduct
May 29 2024
ACIL proposes 52 recommendations to Code of Conduct, aiming to close loopholes and improve consumer protections in light of increasing disputes.
iag-to-defend-class-action-over-alleged-misleading-loyalty-discounts
IAG hit with class action for alleged loyalty discount deception
May 29 2024
Insurer to defend against Slater and Gordon class action over alleged misleading loyalty discounts on home and contents policies by IAG subsidiaries.
axa-xl-appoints-julie-morgan-as-head-of-claims-australia
AXA XL appoints Julie Morgan as Head of Claims, Australia
May 29 2024
Morgan succeeds Julijana Sumner, who was promoted to Chief Claims Officer for APAC & Europe in late 2023.
australias-insurance-council-calls-for-ev-insurers-to-partner-with-fire-agencies-for-better-data
Australia’s Insurance Council calls for EV insurers to partner with fire agencies for better data
May 28 2024
Insurers urged to collaborate with fire agencies and governments to tackle EV battery fire risks and improve insurance models.
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