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Federal Court dismisses misleading-conduct claim against aircraft inspection firm

Federal Court dismisses misleading-conduct claim against aircraft inspection firm

The plane proved unairworthy - but a single line in one email decided who carried the loss

Tez Romero Jul 28, 2026
Crew shortage tightens the risk brokers price into shipping

Crew shortage tightens the risk brokers price into shipping

Australia's maritime workforce is shrinking, and the fallout is showing up as a safety and retention problem brokers can't ignore

Falling house prices won't cut Australia's construction costs

Falling house prices won't cut Australia's construction costs

As Australia's property downturn deepens, brokers warn falling sale prices won't ease rising rebuild and construction costs

Over-insured data centres are a growing problem, Willis says

Over-insured data centres are a growing problem, Willis says

The broker says AI-driven capacity demand is outrunning actual risk quantification at many sites

Price Forbes adds casualty to Lectio as lead-layer capacity tightens

Price Forbes adds casualty to Lectio as lead-layer capacity tightens

The facility's US$1.6 billion scope now covers casualty in the US, Canada, and Australia amid 14 years of market losses

Marsh's Baker warns of "broken feedback loop" in Red Sea and Gulf shipping cover

Marsh's Baker warns of "broken feedback loop" in Red Sea and Gulf shipping cover

Gallagher link to attacked Saudi tanker underscores the caution

Insurance moves: Zurich Australia, Clyde & Co

Insurance moves: Zurich Australia, Clyde & Co

Leadership changes strengthen claims management and insurance legal capabilities in Australia

IAG bets on agentic AI where conduct risk is highest

IAG bets on agentic AI where conduct risk is highest

A new OpenAI partnership targets natural perils claims – the same area regulators are watching most closely

Card payment reform puts travel insurance distribution under pressure

Card payment reform puts travel insurance distribution under pressure

The activation pathway millions of Australians rely on is quietly closing

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