Mon, 4th Mar 2024

04/03/2024 2 min

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Episode Synopsis

On this week's Insurance News Wrap, a rural homeowner wins a major settlement of $42,000 over a failed roof repair, underscoring the significant role of customer advocacy regulations in Australia. Optimistic news in the financial sector as ClearView Wealth makes a successful venture into life insurance, with profits rising by a third and ambitious targets set for the following three years. However, the superannuation area remains cautious as plans to allow death benefits to be left to charities meet with apprehension due to potential logistical challenges. In legal proceedings, the Victorian Supreme Court caps legal fees to 30% in a class action lawsuit against Insurance Australia Group, a major step in managing excessive legal costs in class actions. This is a reminder of the ongoing quest to balance representation and financial risk.n