Disgraced union official sues for $1.3 million over denied claim for mental illness

Disgraced union official sues for $1.3 million over denied claim for mental illness

Kathy Jackson,the former Health Services Union national secretary,claims she was left unable to work two days after the union took steps to remove her over allegations of gross misconduct.

  • bySarah Danckert

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My income protection costs $362 a month. Is it really worth it?

My income protection costs $362 a month. Is it really worth it?

Income protection insurance can be expensive,but it’s a comforting parachute to have if you’re suddenly unable to earn.

  • byNicole Pedersen-McKinnon
‘It’s not our fault’:The business owners awaiting COVID-19 insurance payments

‘It’s not our fault’:The business owners awaiting COVID-19 insurance payments

A drawn-out lawsuit over insurance related to COVID-19 losses has left thousands of small business owners out-of-pocket.

  • byCharlotte Grieve
‘You can’t not have it’:Companies turn to cyber insurance as hackers rise

‘You can’t not have it’:Companies turn to cyber insurance as hackers rise

2021 has been one of the largest years for cyberattacks. As companies scramble to protect themselves from losses,how does cyber insurance work?

  • byCharlotte Grieve
‘Extraordinary oversight’:IAG faces class action over COVID-19 bungle

‘Extraordinary oversight’:IAG faces class action over COVID-19 bungle

An error in a crucial policy exclusion has put the country’s largest general insurer on the hook for more than $1 billion. Now,a specialist law firm is about to launch a shareholder class action.

  • byCharlotte Grieve
‘Junk insurance’ may have hidden COVID-19 benefits
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‘Junk insurance’ may have hidden COVID-19 benefits

Some insurance policies added to credit cards,home loans,car loans and personal loans may have hidden benefits for those suffering from coronavirus hardship.

  • byJoel Gibson
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Insurers on hook for pandemic losses after NSW Supreme Court ruling

Insurers on hook for pandemic losses after NSW Supreme Court ruling

Thousands of businesses may be covered for pandemic losses following a landmark NSW Supreme Court of Appeal ruling that found insurers may be required to pay out hundreds of millions of dollars under business interruption policies.

  • byCharlotte Grieve
The real reason I don't have income protection insurance
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Opinion

The real reason I don't have income protection insurance

To obtain a fully underwritten policy,you are required to disclose all relevant details about your circumstances,including your mental and physical health.

  • byJessica Irvine
Icare queried its own regulator's costs

Icare queried its own regulator's costs

Internal emails obtained by the Herald show icare queried its own regulator's costs immediately before an investigation was launched.

  • byAdele Ferguson
CBA hit with class action over'notoriously worthless'insurance

CBA hit with class action over'notoriously worthless'insurance

Slater and Gordon will allege CBA customers were proactively sold insurance products they were not eligible to collect on.

  • byCharlotte Grieve
QBE shareholders push for greater transparency on oil and gas projects

QBE shareholders push for greater transparency on oil and gas projects

Three superannuation funds have backed a call by activists for targets to reduce the insurer's investments and underwriting exposure to oil and gas assets.

  • byCharlotte Grieve