Wave of disasters sparks fears parts of Australia are becoming uninsurable

Wave of disasters sparks fears parts of Australia are becoming uninsurable

Tenterfield residents have been hit by fires and floods and now say they can’t afford insurance. Will this be the new norm as weather events become more frequent and severe?

  • byCharlotte Grieve

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QBE expands COVID-19 provision after losing UK insurance case

QBE expands COVID-19 provision after losing UK insurance case

The insurance industry has suffered another blow after losing an appeal in the UK courts over business interruption claims.

  • byCharlotte Grieve
'We're back where we were a year ago':Homeless fears for bushfire survivors as insurance runs out
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'We're back where we were a year ago':Homeless fears for bushfire survivors as insurance runs out

Survivors of the Black Summer bushfires could be left homeless by insurance companies ceasing to pay for temporary accommodation.

  • byCaitlin Fitzsimmons
Bushfires a wake-up call for insurers as unsettled claims continue to smoulder

Bushfires a wake-up call for insurers as unsettled claims continue to smoulder

Last summer's fire season was an eye-opener for the insurance sector and with damaging climate events on the rise,insurers are preparing for more pain.

  • byCharlotte Grieve
QBE boss ‘disappointed’ as adverse conditions pummel its books

QBE boss ‘disappointed’ as adverse conditions pummel its books

Catastrophic weather events,low investment yields and climbing reinsurance costs have burned a $2 billion hole in the global insurance giant’s pocket.

  • byCharlotte Grieve
Suncorp tops up potential COVID-19 loss provision by $125m

Suncorp tops up potential COVID-19 loss provision by $125m

Australia's insurance industry awaits the outcome of a test case that will determine if policyholders can claim for business losses related to the pandemic.

  • byCharlotte Grieve
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The suburbs hardest hit by Sydney's lengthening storm season

The suburbs hardest hit by Sydney's lengthening storm season

The Hills,upper north shore and Sutherland districts were the regions hardest hit by storms last year,as an insurance expert warns suburban homeowners are not prepared.

  • byMary Ward
Holiday home insurance dilemma for owners during lockdown

Holiday home insurance dilemma for owners during lockdown

Extended periods away from your holiday home may affect your insurance policy. It's important to check with your insurer if you are unable to visit due to lockdown restrictions.

  • byNicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Lifting the lid on home insurance price gouging
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Lifting the lid on home insurance price gouging

Australians pay $3.6 billion more than we should across a range of household bills because we are too loyal.

  • byJoel Gibson
How to ‘mystery shop’ to check if you are being ripped off

How to ‘mystery shop’ to check if you are being ripped off

New customers and those who demand a better deal usually get treated much better than those who are loyal and never complain.

  • byJoel Gibson
IAG warns homeowners in fire-prone areas could be priced out of insurance

IAG warns homeowners in fire-prone areas could be priced out of insurance

The insurance giant has called for greater action on climate change after its profit took a massive hit from extreme weather events such as fires,floods and hail.

  • byCharlotte Grieve