Sun, 6th Jul 2025

06/07/2025

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Episode Synopsis

This week's 'Weekly Insurance News Wrap' includes details of an asbestos scare in Sydney leading to financial loss of a hospitality business due to claim rejection by insurer, Suncorp. A landmark case from the Personal Injury Commission rules that car crash victim Jeffrey Forrest will have his dog walking service costs covered by his third-party insurer, QBE, redefining attendant care services. First-half 2021 data shows that extreme weather has cost Australian insurers $1.83 billion, urging residents in New South Wales to stay vigilant. In personnel changes, Peter Tilocca becomes the Head of Underwriting at ClearView. Changes to medical underwriting framework and definitions in ClearChoice and LifeSolutions products are imminent, in line with National initiatives.