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Origin Energy confirms 900,000 customers hit in data breach

Origin Energy confirms 900,000 customers hit in data breach

Origin discloses the scale of its data security incident, well below the hacker's reported claim

Daniel Wood Jul 28, 2026
Adam Winslow starts as CFC Group CEO

Adam Winslow starts as CFC Group CEO

Former Direct Line Group chief executive takes up the role three weeks after his move was confirmed

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

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

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