Sun, 23rd Mar 2025

23/03/2025

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Episode Synopsis

On this episode of Weekly Insurance News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses several key developments in insurance. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) denied compensation to an uninsured motorist who collided with a QBE-insured vehicle, emphasizing the importance of full vehicle coverage and safe driving. The Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby proposes insurers allocate $250 million annually for disaster risk mitigation and the enhancement of insurance accessibility, working towards sustainable, long-term strategies in the industry. However, the Insurance Council of Australia's response has been lukewarm. AFCA also favored QBE in a complex rental claim case related to a fraudulent claim for water damage, highlighting the serious implications of false claim information. Lenders are reminded to insure smart, drive safe and stay informed.n