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Zurich adds Tesla self-driving to Australian insurance pricing
Zurich adds Tesla self-driving to Australian insurance pricing
Drivers in Australia and New Zealand have logged more than 132 million kilometres with the feature.
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Australian insurers lift profit to $2b in June 2026
June returns improved sharply from A$637m in March as expenses declined.
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Australian health insurers face three years of claims pressure
Insurer-funded benefits reached about $20.1b in the year to June 2026.
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Australian insurers see profit sink to $87.1m in Q1 2026
Investment returns dropped to $179.9m from $231m in the previous quarter.
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Australian regulator warns cash payouts may leave homeowners short
More than half of assessed offers relied on only one repair estimate.
Suncorp turns to insurtech as claims complexity mounts
Crunchwork links customers, assessors and supply partners through one workflow.
Zurich Australia names former AMP CEO Alexis George to board
She was previously ANZ's deputy chief executive officer as well.
Australian car insurers fail to explain premium hikes
Motor premiums rose more than 42% from 2019 to 2024.
Australia's SafetyCulture rebrands to Mitti Insurance and eyes US expansion
In Australia, Mitti is adding a new commercial general liability and property insurance cover.
QBE underwriting gains strengthen balance sheet defence
Prior-year reserve development remained favourable.
Hospital insurance grows as Australia’s coverage reaches 45.6%
Membership expanded across nearly every age bracket during 2025.
Four million Australians neglect their super funds
Only 26% assessed their account within the past three months.
Australia life insurers face 85 proposed code reforms
CALI will issue its initial industry position by 30 September 2026.
Australian youths delay healthcare as costs bite
Half of Millennials postponed healthcare appointments amidst rising expenses.
One million Australians may face a private health tax penalty
An earner on A$200,000 without hospital cover could owe an additional A$3,000.
National Australia Bank insurance app cuts bushfire risk to 1.5%
Customers can use the free rating tool to identify property upgrades before the fire season.
Australia's wealth gap punishes younger adults
Those aged 25 to 34 added just $67,620 in household wealth over the past 2 years.
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