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ACCC moves to block ICA's standardised home policy terms proposal

August 7 2026

The regulator said proposed standard definitions for key home insurance terms could reduce competition while public benefits remain uncertain.

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Australia's redrafted general insurance code risks ASIC rejection, code committee warns

August 5 2026

The General Insurance Code Governance Committee said the proposed code would curb its powers to investigate and weaken protections for consumers.

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ICA calls on government to require carmakers to sell parts to independent repairers

July 10 2026

Industry body says broader Right to Repair reforms would help curb repair costs and reduce upward pressure on motor insurance premiums.

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ICA opens consultation on code overhaul to bind commitments to consumer contracts

June 24 2026

The proposed code would introduce contractually enforceable obligations, automatic acceptance of certain claims after 12 months, and expanded protections for vulnerable customers.

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ICA says NSW budget proves case for emergency levy reform

June 23 2026

The Insurance Council of Australia says insurance customers are projected to contribute more through the Emergency Services Levy than previously forecast, as consultation on reform continues.

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ICA home insurance standardisation plan faces pushback from industry and consumer groups

June 15 2026

Industry bodies have criticised the ICA’s proposal, warning the "flawed" changes will strip away legal protections and fuel consumer confusion.

ICA, ICNZ formalise resilience alliance as disaster costs rise

June 5 2026

The initiative creates a structured framework for collaboration on risk reduction, policy advocacy and regulatory matters.

Victoria drives rise in Australia's motor theft claims as insurance losses hit A$243m

June 4 2026

National theft claims would have fallen 10% in 2025 without Victoria's surge, ICA data shows.

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Extending CSLR levies to general insurers would force policyholders to subsidise losses — ICA

May 26 2026

The Insurance Council of Australia has urged Treasury to focus Compensation Scheme of Last Resort reforms on addressing misconduct and structural issues rather than broadening industry levies.

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Tasmania pivots TasInsure from state insurer to government-owned authority

May 14 2026

The reworked model will now focus on market interventions for hard-to-insure risks, rather than competing directly with insurers.

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