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Envest Group Unveils TLI Underwriting for Heavy Motor Fleets
Envest Group Unveils TLI Underwriting for Heavy Motor Fleets
13 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori
Envest Group, a prominent player in Australia's insurance sector, has announced the launch of TLI Underwriting, a new agency dedicated to providing specialised insurance solutions for heavy motor fleet operators. This strategic move aims to address the unique challenges faced by larger transport businesses in Australia. - read more
AFCA Directs AIA to Pay Truck Driver's TPD Benefit After Decade-Long Dispute
AFCA Directs AIA to Pay Truck Driver's TPD Benefit After Decade-Long Dispute
13 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori
In a significant ruling by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), insurance provider AIA has been directed to pay a total and permanent disability (TPD) benefit to a truck driver, concluding a protracted dispute that spanned over a decade. - read more
ICA Proposes Reforms to Reduce Insurance Costs in Queensland
ICA Proposes Reforms to Reduce Insurance Costs in Queensland
13 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has recently submitted a series of recommendations to the Queensland Productivity Commission, aiming to address escalating insurance costs and bolster housing resilience across the state. These proposals are particularly pertinent to tradespeople, who are integral to the construction and maintenance of Queensland's housing infrastructure. - read more
NSW Builders Advised to Obtain Professional Indemnity Insurance Before 2026
NSW Builders Advised to Obtain Professional Indemnity Insurance Before 2026
13 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori
In light of recent legislative changes, BizCover is urging registered building practitioners in New South Wales (NSW) to secure professional indemnity (PI) insurance well ahead of the July 1, 2026 compliance deadline. This advisory follows the extension of the enforcement date under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2021, which now mandates that builders hold PI insurance deemed sufficient to cover potential liabilities. - read more
Significant Premium Reductions in Australian Construction Insurance Market
Significant Premium Reductions in Australian Construction Insurance Market
13 Nov 2025: Paige Estritori
The Australian construction insurance market has experienced a notable shift in 2025, with premiums decreasing across various lines due to intensified competition among insurers. According to Marsh's Construction Insurance Market Update 2025, the first half of the year saw average premium reductions ranging from 5% to 15%, marking a significant departure from the upward trend observed in 2024. - read more

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Farm Insurance Articles

Comparing Insurance Options for Mixed Farming: What Rural Owners Need to Know
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The Rural Farmer’s Handbook to Affordable Farm Insurance
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