As the cost of this summer's blazes begins to rival that of Victoria's Black Saturday fires,a survey has found climate change is the number one concern of insurance firms.
Suncorp has seen a spike in claims as a result of the wild summer weather,but the company's reinsurance protection might be enough to shield its balance sheet.
Since terrifying cracks in masonry forced the evacuation of the Opal Tower apartment block in Homebush it has been clear that something must be done to raise the quality of buildings in NSW.
Insurance giant IAG says 2800 customer have made claims as Australia's catastrophic bushfire season pushed its natural disaster claims bill above budget.
As climate change causes more frequent severe weather events and ferocious fires,experts say it's a matter of if,not when,insurance premiums will go up.
Compulsory insurance premiums for new units and renovations may double after taxpayers were slugged $200 million last year to prop up the scheme.
Property developers in NSW who build defective apartment complexes are using loopholes to cut and run from the repairs.
The cancellation of a builder's registration now triggers the ability for homeowners whose homes are not finished to access up to $100,000 in indemnity insurance.
Consumers are being left to guess how much their houses are worth,as insurers'calculators show wide-ranging estimates.
You could be up for a small fortune if you buy a cheaper policy with little chance of paying out because of exclusions
Suncorp has spruiked its green credentials at its annual general meeting as it faces pressure from green groups.