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TAL Collaborates with Insurtech to Launch Embedded Life Insurance TAL Collaborates with Insurtech to Launch Embedded Life Insurance
17 Jun 2025: Paige Estritori

Australia's prominent life insurer, TAL, has partnered with the global insurtech firm, Cover Genius, to introduce an innovative 'digital-only', embedded life insurance product. This new solution aims to serve Australian workers such as part-time employees, contractors, and casual staff who often lack access to affordable insurance coverage. - read more
Growing Mistrust in New Zealand Insurers Amid Rising Costs Growing Mistrust in New Zealand Insurers Amid Rising Costs
17 Jun 2025: Paige Estritori

Recent findings from a Consumer NZ survey highlight increasing skepticism towards insurers in New Zealand, as affordability remains a significant concern for many. The survey noted that insurance now ranks as the fourth-largest financial pressure among respondents, trailing housing, food, and household debt, marking an upward shift from sixth place last October. This change has negatively impacted the industry's reputation, with more individuals expressing distrust towards insurers. - read more
No Refund Policy Upheld in Camper Tent Dispute No Refund Policy Upheld in Camper Tent Dispute
16 Jun 2025: Paige Estritori

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has supported Open Insurance's decision to deny a refund to a customer who cancelled his motor policy after being informed that his new rooftop tent installation would breach policy guidelines. The policyholder was advised that any modifications, including a 'slip on camper/tent or camper conversion,' would void coverage, prompting him to cancel his insurance in March. - read more
Acenda Secures Four Key Wins at Life Insurance Excellence Awards Acenda Secures Four Key Wins at Life Insurance Excellence Awards
16 Jun 2025: Paige Estritori

In a triumphant moment for Australian life insurer Acenda, the company secured top honours in four of the ten categories at the Australian Life Underwriting and Claims Association (ALUCA) Life Insurance Excellence Awards. Formerly known as MLC Life Insurance, Acenda emerged as a finalist in nine categories, ultimately winning the Leadership Award, Claims Team Award, Customer Service Team Award, and Partnership Impact Team Award. - read more
AFCA Upholds Insurer's Decision on Claimant's Non-Disclosure AFCA Upholds Insurer's Decision on Claimant's Non-Disclosure
12 Jun 2025: Paige Estritori

A recent ruling by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) supported Auto & General's decision to deny a motor policyholder's claim after a crash. The decision stemmed from the policyholder's failure to disclose a driving-related good behaviour bond, despite his claims of a learning disability affecting his understanding of the policy's inquiries. - read more
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Risk Mitigation: Best Practices for Rural Farmers Risk Mitigation: Best Practices for Rural Farmers
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New Technologies in Crop Protection: How Precision Agriculture Enhances Insurance Coverage New Technologies in Crop Protection: How Precision Agriculture Enhances Insurance Coverage
For generations, farmers have faced the challenge of protecting their crops from an array of threats, such as pests, diseases, and extreme weather. Traditional crop protection strategies have relied heavily on blanket approaches, as in using widespread pesticide application, or generalized irrigation systems, regardless of the varying needs across a field. While these methods have had their successes, they also come with limitations in efficiency, environmental impact, and the precision needed for optimal crop health and yield. - read more
Preparing for the Unexpected: A Farmer's Guide to Comprehensive Weather-Related Insurance Preparing for the Unexpected: A Farmer's Guide to Comprehensive Weather-Related Insurance
Farmers are no strangers to the whims of nature. The weather, with its unpredictable temperament, can have a profound impact on farming operations. A single storm can lay waste to crops, while a prolonged drought can jeopardize the health of livestock and lead to severe economic strain. Understandably, the uncertainty that weather brings is one of the largest variables in a farmer's success equation. - read more
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Farm Insurance Comparison: Secure Your Farm with the Right Coverage Farm Insurance Comparison: Secure Your Farm with the Right Coverage
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On-Farm Safety: Insurance Tips to Minimize Accidents and Liability On-Farm Safety: Insurance Tips to Minimize Accidents and Liability
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Adapting to Change: How Australian Farms Can Thrive Amidst Climate Shifts Adapting to Change: How Australian Farms Can Thrive Amidst Climate Shifts
Australia's agricultural sector stands as a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of its farmers. Yet, this stalwart industry faces one of its greatest challenges: climate change. Rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and extreme events, from droughts to floods, are now common hurdles on the landscape of Australian farming. - read more
New Technologies in Crop Protection: How Precision Agriculture Enhances Insurance Coverage New Technologies in Crop Protection: How Precision Agriculture Enhances Insurance Coverage
For generations, farmers have faced the challenge of protecting their crops from an array of threats, such as pests, diseases, and extreme weather. Traditional crop protection strategies have relied heavily on blanket approaches, as in using widespread pesticide application, or generalized irrigation systems, regardless of the varying needs across a field. While these methods have had their successes, they also come with limitations in efficiency, environmental impact, and the precision needed for optimal crop health and yield. - read more
Preparing for the Unexpected: A Farmer's Guide to Comprehensive Weather-Related Insurance Preparing for the Unexpected: A Farmer's Guide to Comprehensive Weather-Related Insurance
Farmers are no strangers to the whims of nature. The weather, with its unpredictable temperament, can have a profound impact on farming operations. A single storm can lay waste to crops, while a prolonged drought can jeopardize the health of livestock and lead to severe economic strain. Understandably, the uncertainty that weather brings is one of the largest variables in a farmer's success equation. - read more


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