Mon, 12th Aug 2024

12/08/2024

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Episode Synopsis

In this week's Insurance News Wrap, host Paige Estritori covers some significant events within Australia's insurance industry. Firstly, RACQ Insurance CEO, Trent Sayers, suggests a potential stability in home insurance rates amidst increasing costs due to severe weather events. Suncorp's $510 million profit's necessity to cover potential losses was also discussed. Legal disputes are ongoing regarding hefty credit hire charges following a car accident in Wollongong. Technological advancements suggest a major dependency of the life insurance sector on AI and neuroscience for improved, cost-effective diagnostics. The anticipated recommendations from the federal inquiry into the insurance industry's response to the catastrophic 2022 floods may lead to reforms in building codes, complaint processes, and insurance accessibility. The episode concludes with a reminder that for insurance needs, Financial Services Online can be visited at financialservicesonline.com.au.