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Husband loses insurance dispute over wife's death
May 17 :: A man whose wife’s life insurance policy was revoked after a superannuation death benefit clause change has lost his dispute. Legislation... read more

Insurance that pays out as soon as extreme weather hits sounds appealing
May 08 :: Australians could soon see a new type of insurance that would pay out as soon as extreme weather hits. <div> Many victims of last month's... read more

Australian home insurance in crisis?
May 05 :: Warmer temperatures linked to climate change are likely to make home insurance unaffordable for over 500,000 homeowners in Australia by 2030, according to a report... read more

AFCA finds MLC failed to give proper notice of rate increases
May 04 :: A dispute ruling against MLC, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) found that the company did not give adequate... read more

NSW Adviser Convicted
Dec 18 :: ASIC has convicetd a former Financial Adviser of managing a corporation while disqualified in a NSW court earlier this week. Already banned permanently... read more

If insurance was free, would there still be an under-insurance problem?
Dec 18 :: Even if price was not a factor, AMP`s Chris Kirby argues that Australia would still have an under-insurance problem. This is why it is the industry`s job to kill preconceptions... read more

Insurance Articles

A Guide to Travel Insurance
A holiday to an exotic destination is something we all look forward to. What do you do when things go wrong? It is important to be prepared. And prepare you will, when you... read more

Purchasing Business Insurance for the First Time? Things You Need to Know
Having adequate business insurance is primary to every business, regardless of its size, geographic location or product it offers. While running a business you need to deal... read more

Importance of Public Liability Insurance for Small Businesses
Small businesses are more prone to risks of large financial liability. These may come in the form of litigation for not meeting the standards in the product/service as promised;... read more

Insurance fundamentals
Understandably, plenty of people find the complexities of insurance contracts a bit confusing if not a little daunting, So here's a quick overview on the inner workings... read more

Choosing A Disability Income Protection Insurance Policy
Most people do not understand that a disability insurance policy is a legal contract between the consumer and the insurance company. This article will help you to understand... read more

Top 5 Reasons to Buy Insurance Through a Broker
In today's litigious and uncertain world, insurance has become a very important component of every financial plan. But, when it comes to buying insurance, consumers often get... read more

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Public Liability Insurance: Insurance which provides protection against liability to third parties.