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Pet insurance: The price of unconditional love
Having a pet can bring endless joy, combined with disbelief at what they can get up to when no-one is…
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0.25 CIP PointsPet insurance: The price of unconditional love
Having a pet can bring endless joy, combined with disbelief at what they can get up to when no-one is…
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In short A flooded house was the last thing Melbourne homeowner Ash Grove expected to find when he returned from…
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In short Getting young people interested in life insurance cover for events they don’t expect to occur for decades has…
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In short Natural disaster, data breach, reputational challenge — whatever the crisis, an insurance company’s future can be shaped by…
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Business Made Personal – Simon Lightbody
An unexpected language skill opened the door to insurance for Simon Lightbody. Decades later, the Rhodian Group CEO and Co-founder reflects on…
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Allianz: Political violence and civil unrest trends 2026
Understand the escalating risks of war, terrorism and civil unrest in an increasingly unstable world. Gain expert insights into emerging political violence…
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Bad contracts, emerging risks reshape New Zealand construction liability market
Brokers are increasingly being drawn into contract and procurement discussions earlier in projects. Poorly allocated contractual obligations can result in…
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Ask an Expert: Premium loadings in the Australian...
Q: Is it common in the Australian market to apply temporary or stepped premium loadings for medical conditions, rather than a flat loading f...
Ask an Expert: How do fire investigations identify...
Fire-related claims are subject to heightened scrutiny due to the potential for fraud. Fraudulent fire claims, where a fire is intentionally...
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Q: How do insurers in the Australian market typically approach underwriting for Critical Illness (CI) riders when the applicant is the polic...
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Great question. And it’s one I hear a lot, because let’s face it, for medium-sized insurers and brokers, the AI hype can feel like a wave co...
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Most people don’t read their Product Disclosure Statement, and even when they do, it’s hard to understand. I know this firsthand — I took ou...
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Responding to disaster
In short The insurer response to disaster depends on the type of cover involved and the integration with local relief…
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Pete Diskin: On the ground and around the globe
Volume 48 issue 1 In July 2025, Pete Diskin celebrated 28 years of working in insurance. Not only that, but…
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Upskill: how to help customers experiencing financial hardship
Vol 48 Issue 1 In short Insurers have an ethical and regulatory obligation to assist customers facing financial hardship and…
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SNAPSHOT: Ask an Expert: How do fire investigations identify fraudulent claims, and what’s the impact on the policyholder?
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