Mon, 27th Oct 2025

27/10/2025

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Episode Synopsis

This weekly insurance news wrap discusses prominent narratives about the necessity for comprehensive insurance cover and the increasing relevance of mental health claims. Australian life insurer, TAL, paid out $4.7 billion in life insurance claims over the past year, with mental health being the top category (21% of total). This highlights the growing importance of comprehensive cover. In other news, Encompass Protection received recognition by winning the Income Protection Insurance Award for their exceptional service. The podcast also addresses Rhodian Group's specialty launch of Marinex Underwriting for marine insurance. Lastly, Network Marine Insurance strengthens ties with Australia's marina industry by sponsoring the Marina Industries Association. This week's news underscores rapid evolutions in the industry, highlighting a shift towards a more customer-focused, comprehensive coverage approach.