Australia & New Zealand Insurance Industry Newswire

New Zealand Inland Revenue on track to procure open banking technology

A government department in New Zealand is on track to procure open banking technology for the first time, having issued a ‘request for proposals’ (RFP) with a deadline of 8 August for aspirant suppliers. Inland Revenue (IR)’s RFP follows its issuance of a …

Union says insurers ‘bleeding the system dry’ in backlash to NSW bid to limit workers compensation claims

The Minns Labor government is facing strong pushback against workers compensation changes designed to curb claims for psychological injury, with educators and the peak union group criticising the bill’s failure to address underlying issues. The government …

Research shows young Australians falling into advice gap

The Council of Australian Life Insurers warns most young people are missing out on financial advice, despite growing demand.   It points to new research showing 49% of Australians aged 18-34 want advice, notably on life cover, but only 11% have received …

How Car Transport Works in Australia: Everything You Need to Know

Published 9:03 am Monday, July 28, 2025 If you’re planning to move a vehicle across states in Australia, understanding how car transport works can save you time, money, and stress. Whether you’re relocating, buying a car interstate, or sending a vehicle to …

Warmer with a chance of ice: Hailstorms could hit Australian cities harder

From: The University of New South Wales Warmer with a chance of ice: Hailstorms could hit Australian cities harder Climate change might cause hailstorms to become more damaging in some Australian cities, a study on future hail trends published today has …

Insurers to visit hail-hit town

The Insurance Council of Australia will visit Harden in NSW to help residents recovering from a hailstorm in February. It will hold consultation sessions on August 6 and 7, allowing customers to meet with their insurers and discuss claims. The sessions …

The credit hire crunch: why insurers must act now

By Ron Arnold, founder 11eight Australian motor insurers face a growing challenge from credit hire companies, which provide replacement vehicles to drivers involved in no-fault accidents, with costs recovered from the at-fault party’s insurer. Credit hire …

Australia: One in five drivers admit disabling car safety features

One in five drivers in Australia admit that they disable their car's safety features according to the 31st edition of AAMI Crash Index research released in July 2025. Australian Associated Motor Insurers (AAMI) is an Australian general insurance …

AESTURA, Korea’s #1 Dermatologist-Recommended Dermocosmetic Brand Launches Exclusively at Sephora Australia

Premium dermocosmetic brand specialising in sensitive skin launches from August 26th, bringing clinically-proven innovation to Australian skincare market SYDNEY, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AESTURA, Korea’s #1 dermatologist-recommended …

Opportunity knocks for Australia as regulator keeps (re)insurance market waiting over proposed major reforms

Barnaby Joyce wants Australia to abandon net zero – but his 5 central claims don’t stack up

One-time Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce sought to dominate the first sitting week of the current federal parliament by proposing a divisive plan to reverse Australia’s net zero emissions target. The campaign, backed by fellow former Nationals leader …

Cybersecurity key concern for Australian iron ore, coal amid potential supply risks

Cybersecurity has reemerged as a top concern for Australia’s leading iron ore and coal producers, as new KPMG analysis indicates that potential supply disruptions could arise. KPMG’s Australian Mining Risk Forecast 2025, which analyzes Australia-listed …

The cost of not fishing: How marine businesses are coping with South Australia’s bloom

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) is spreading through South Australia’s waters, killing marine life, disrupting coastal ecosystems and putting the livelihoods of commercial fishers at risk. For many in marine-dependent industries, this is shaping up to be the …

Sharon Osbourne 'won battle with insurers ahead of Ozzy's last gig'

Sharon Osbourne fought a behind-the-scenes battle with insurance companies ahead of Ozzy Osbourne's last-ever gig. The Black Sabbath frontman passed away on July 22, aged 76, but Sharon ensured that Ozzy - who was suffering from Parkinson's disease …

Jovan Cvetkoski: Here’s why every Australian worker should have income protection insurance

Have you ever thought about what might happen to you and your family if you suddenly couldn’t work? Whether that’s due to an illness, accident, redundancy or a sudden but important caring role. How would you cope without an active income? Would you sell …

What Canterbury can teach the rest of the country about insurance stress

In Canterbury, some people are still dealing with insurance claims nearly 15 years after the earthquakes – and worsening climate change means more New Zealanders may have this emotional and financial toll ahead of them. Kate Dewes has a four-drawer filing …

Hackers steal images from women-only dating site, access insurance giant's customer data

Hackers breached a popular women-only dating app and accessed over 72,000 images, including sensitive ID verification selfies The dating app with 1.6 million users said it is working with cybersecurity experts and has pledged to enhance user protection …

Homeowners stunned as once-affordable insurance rates skyrocket: 'I had no idea that this was going to happen'

Australian homeowner Shirley McRae thought she had her future figured out. At 74, her house was paid off, her affairs were in order, and she was finally enjoying retirement, she told ABC News. That was, until her home insurance bills started skyrocketing. …

Running costs for petrol versus electric vehicles on the average work commute

Electric vehicles are likely to save people $45,000 on their work commute over their working life, according to new research. The study found EVs have less than a quarter of the running costs for the average-length commute compared to a petrol car. The …

Fraser Allport Releases Educational Guide on 20 Key Retirement Planning Risks

Fraser Allport Shares 43 Years of Expertise to Help Individuals Navigate Retirement Uncertainty DAYTONA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fraser Allport, an Accredited Investment Fiduciary® with 43 years of experience …

Trademo Joins ICC to Advance Trade Finance, Supply Chain Resilience, and Compliance

PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trademo, a leading SaaS innovator driving transformation in global trade, supply chain resilience, trade finance, and compliance, today announced its membership with the …

Inga Ellzey Billing Companies Joins Industry Leaders at 2025 AAD Innovation Academy

Company Connects with Dermatologists on AR Reduction, Denial Prevention, and Revenue Flow, Underscores Commitment to Dermatology-Focused RCM Solutions CASSELBERRY, FL, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Inga Ellzey Billing …

New Media Company Offering Free Advertising in Michigan

Locally owned businesses in Oakland County, Michigan are being given the opportunity to receive ongoing free advertising as part of the company's launch. ROCHESTER HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new media …

Auto Extended Warranty Market Forecast To 2034 – For Business Leaders, Analysts, And Strategic Teams

The Business Research Company’s Auto Extended Warranty Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How Big Is The Global Auto Extended …

Asset-Based Lending Market Forecast To 2034 – For Business Leaders, Analysts, And Strategic Teams

The Business Research Company’s Asset-Based Lending Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What Drives The Asset-Based Lending Market…

Automotive Glass Replacement Global Market Set to Reach $40.7 Billion by 2025

The Business Research Company’s Automotive Glass Replacement Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What Is Driving The Automotive Glass …

Consumer Genius Inc. Deepens AI Integration to Increase Lead Quality, Targeting Precision, and ROI Across Key Sectors

Canadian performance marketing leader expands artificial intelligence applications to optimize customer acquisition and fuel cross-sector growth. CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, July 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumer Genius Inc., a Canadian …

Enkrypt AI Releases Agent Risk Taxonomy to Secure Autonomous AI Systems

Agent Risk Taxonomy delivers actionable guidance for managing autonomous AI risks in real-world enterprise environments. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enkrypt AI today announced the release of its **Agent Risk …

UNEP FI Features ESGSignals® in Its Newest Sustainability Risk Dashboard

The database is comprised of leading suppliers of sustainability insights for the climate and physical risk assessment needs of capital markets NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RS Metrics is among the risk data providers …

Synergy Media Releases Guide for Pre-Owned Vehicle Shoppers, Discussing State Minimum Warranties

Pre-Owned Shoppers Deserve More Than Standard State Required Warranties. We Discuss Those State Standards and Share An Example Dealer Group That Raises The Bar BRANFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With new vehicle …

Pcloudy Launches Quantum Run to Solve AI Testing's Biggest Bottleneck: Execution

Pcloudy launches Quantum Run - an AI agent that makes test execution faster, smarter, and fully automated. No more testing bottlenecks. DUBLIN, CA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pcloudy, a leading digital experience testing …

Budget Season Is Here: Why the Right Inspection App Is the Smartest Investment for Property Managers in 2025

Budget season 2025 is here - drive ROI, justify spend with data, and budget smarter property management tools. This year, efficiency wins. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Budget season has arrived across the …

BALLSTON SPA NATIONAL BANK (BSNB) PROMOTES AUSTIN JESCO TO AVP, TREASURY MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Jesco will support treasury management products and services, identify new opportunities, and expand relationships to encourage deposit growth BALLSTON SPA, NY, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christopher R. Dowd, President …

Cade & Associates Announces Promotion of Virginia (Jenny) Harrington to Director of Tax Operations

SALISBURY, NC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cade & Associates is proud to announce the promotion of Virginia "Jenny" Harrington to the position of Director of Tax Operations, recognizing her decades of …

Mangrove Property Insurance to Join Latin American Association of Insurance Agencies 55th Annual Convention

Building Partnerships with Independent Agents ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mangrove Property Insurance (Mangrove), is pleased to announce it will be participating, as well as sponsoring, the Latin …

New study reveals 92% of organizations brace for healthcare budget increases as economic pressures mount

Comprehensive survey of 250 benefits leaders shows industry-wide shift toward cost containment while maintaining employee satisfaction ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new study reveals that the vast majority …

Tinubu Innoveo Launches AI-Powered A&H Underwriting Workbench to Transform Specialty Insurance Operations

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tinubu Innoveo, a global leader in specialty insurance technology solutions, today announced the launch of its Accident & Health (A&H) Underwriting Workbench, the latest addition to …

DisplayRide Powers Pioneering Initiative to Combat Surging Auto Insurance Fraud in NYC’s For-Hire Vehicle Sector

Launches 500 Vehicle Pilot in Collaboration with American Transit Insurance Company, NYSFTB, & NYAB to address major problem impacting NYC's 100 K+ vehicles MILPITAS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DisplayRide, a …

Best Gold IRA Companies for 2025: GoldenCrest Metals Ranked #1 by Gold IRA Zone

Gold IRA Zone Unveils Its 2025 Rankings: GoldenCrest Metals Tops List of Best Gold IRA Companies for 2025. CHEYENNE, WY, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gold IRA Zone Unveils Its 2025 Rankings: GoldenCrest Metals Tops List of …