Keep protesting! That’s the message QBE CEO Group John Neal had for climate change activists and investors, who launched a publicity-generating attack on the company recently, to coincide with the insurer’s shareholder meeting. Neal said he encouraged them to protest the company’s underwriting of the fossil fuel industry, saying their voices were ‘important’ in the climate change […]
2016 Budget Good News for Insurers
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has welcomed the increase in funds allocated in the 2016 Federal Budget towards making Australian communities and infrastructure more resilient to natural disasters. Rob Whelan, CEO of the Insurance Council of Australia, said with state and territory governments typically committing to match federal funds delivered through the partnership, more than […]
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Volvo Announces Self-Driving Car Trial, Self Insurance Too
Self-driving cars may seem a fantastical concept, but they’re close to coming to market and pose very real implications for insurance coverage. However, Volvo have stated that they would assume full liability should any of its cars be involved in an accident while operating in autonomous mode. Self-driving cars are heralded to reduce the number of […]
Club Marine’s New Boating App a First for the Industry
Australia’s market leader in recreational boating insurance has released a new feature-rich mobile app for boaties. Created by boaties for boaties, the new app is “a first for the marine industry”. Highlights of the app include quick access to policy information – making it easy to quickly provide Proof of Insurance, lodge a claim on the go, renew […]
When To Use An Insurance Boker
Insurance brokers are experts in the insurance market, and – even with run-of-the-mill insurance – we can often find you better cover at a great price. Many people turn to comparison sites to look for the cheapest insurance, but that’s not always the best way. The policies you’ll be offered are fairly generic so if you […]
Federal Court Bucks Trend, Rules General Liability Insurance...
In a verdict that runs contrary to recent judicial decisions under similar circumstances, a federal appeals court yesterday upheld a ruling that insurance firm Travelers Indemnity Company of America, under the terms of a commercial general liability (CGL) policy, has a duty to defend its client Portal Healthcare Solutions in a lawsuit stemming from an […]
Drone insurance back in the spotlight
Drone insurance has once again been thrust into the spotlight following reports that a plane approaching Heathrow Airport is believed to have been hit by a drone before landing safely. A Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) spokesman said it was “totally unacceptable” to fly drones near to airports, and anyone caught flouting the rules could face […]
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