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| Australian Insurance Industry Faces Challenges in Cybersecurity Readiness Sat, 31 Jan: The Australian insurance sector is currently grappling with significant challenges in cybersecurity preparedness, as highlighted by the latest PwC Insurance Banana Skins Survey. This comprehensive study, which gathered insights from 698 insurance executives across 42 territories, including 37 from Australia, underscores a concerning lag in the industry's readiness to tackle emerging digital threats. - read more
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| Australian Insurance Leaders and Regulators Convene to Streamline Regulations Sat, 31 Jan: In a concerted effort to enhance regulatory efficiency within the general insurance sector, the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) recently hosted a pivotal roundtable in Sydney. This gathering brought together senior executives from the insurance industry alongside representatives from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). - read more
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| IAG CEO Predicts Ongoing Insurance Premium Rises Sat, 31 Jan: Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has reported a significant 91% increase in net profit for the first half of the 2024-2025 financial year, reaching $778 million. Despite this profit surge, IAG's CEO, Nick Hawkins, has indicated that insurance premiums are expected to continue rising, though at a more moderate pace compared to previous years. ([abc.net.au](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-14/iag-ceo-nick-hawkins-warns-of-further-premium-increases/104931074?utm_source=openai)) - read more
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| Understanding State-by-State Insurance Requirements for Strata Schemes in Australia Strata schemes are a popular form of property ownership in Australia, particularly in cities where high-density living is common. A strata scheme is essentially a building or collection of buildings that allows for individual ownership of a part of the property, combined with shared ownership of common areas. Residents coexist in a community and collectively manage shared spaces such as gardens, driveways, or facilities. - read more
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| How to Make a Claim on Your Strata Insurance: A Step-by-Step Guide When it comes to strata insurance, making a claim can feel daunting if you're not familiar with the process. A vital first step is understanding what constitutes a claimable event. Typically, these are events that lead to damage or loss in the common areas of a property, such as fire, storm damage, or vandalism. However, each policy can vary, so it’s important to check the specifics of what your coverage includes. - read more
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| The Importance of Updating Your Strata Insurance Policy Strata insurance is a specific type of insurance designed to cover shared property and common areas within a strata-titled property. This includes coverage for dwelling structures, common hallways, roofs, and sometimes even shared swimming pools or gardens. - read more
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