Income Insurance: Insures your income in the event of you being unable to work due to sickness or accident.
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| Insurance Claim Denied Due to Undisclosed Conviction
02 May 2024: .Paige Estritori An insurance policyholder recently experienced the repercussions of non-disclosure after his claim was rejected by an insurer upon the discovery of an undisclosed traffic conviction. The undisclosed criminal traffic offense led to repercussions from both the insurer and a financial authority, serving as a cautionary example for transparency in insurance agreements. - read more
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| Call for Equitable Cyclone Insurance Subsidies Grows
01 May 2024: .Paige Estritori A notable Australian consumer group insists for a revision of the cyclone insurance framework to achieve better parity among affected regions. Before its scheduled review, the proposed recalibration looks to distribute fiscal pressures more evenly among Australians, possibly extending the burden of cost to regions historically less affected by cyclones, such as Sydney. - read more
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| Victorian Flood Inquiry Calls for Faster Insurance Responses
30 Apr 2024: .Paige Estritori An investigation into Victoria’s extreme flood impact reveals prolonged distress due to insurance obstacles. The Legislative Assembly's examination brings forth issues with claim resolutions and coverage gaps as critical barriers in recuperation after the devastation of October 2022. - read more
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| Antique Car Claim Hits the Brakes: Home Insurance Does Not Cover Vehicle Damage
24 Apr 2024: .Paige Estritori In an intriguing turn of events, a dedicated car enthusiast's claim for damages to his vintage vehicle under home insurance has been denied after a careful review by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). The individual's relic, a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280e sedan, which was being lovingly restored and was far from operational, rolled into an adjacent van following the snap of a winch cable. - read more
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| Communities Laud Insurance Improvements Post-Flood Events
23 Apr 2024: .Paige Estritori Residents and officials from regions affected by flooding have observed a discernable shift in insurers' handling of claims following natural catastrophes, with recent proceedings reflecting a more positive trajectory. This outlook emerged during a federal inquiry session that gave a voice to flood-impacted communities in Heathcote, Victoria. - read more
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| Cyber Liability and Indemnity: Mitigating Risk for IT Professionals
In an era dominated by digital innovation, understanding the crossroads of cybersecurity and indemnity insurance is more critical than ever for IT professionals. As cyber threats evolve with increasing sophistication, the concept of cyber liability has come into sharp focus, pinpointing the potential legal and financial risks associated with data breaches and cyber-attacks that professionals in the information technology sector may face. - read more
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| Expert Tips for Comparing and Buying the Right Professional Indemnity Insurance
Professional indemnity insurance is an essential safeguard for practitioners and businesses that provide expert advice or services. This type of insurance helps to protect professionals against legal costs and claims for damages from an act, omission, or breach of professional duty in the course of their work. For Australian professionals, where litigation is increasingly common, it's a pivotal component of risk management. - read more
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