The Senate has asked the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services to conduct an inquiry on “the need for further...
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EDR panel releases review issues ...
The independent panel reviewing the financial system’s external dispute resolution (EDR) and complaints framework has released its issues paper. Minister for Revenue...
NIBA: We are your voice
Yesterday, at the NIBA Convention opening plenary, NIBA President Graham Stevens laid out plainly the importance of NIBA as the voice of...
Terms of reference revealed for ...
NIBA welcomes the release of Terms of Reference (the terms) for the review of the dispute resolution (EDR) and complaint framework for...
NSW Government announces fines t ...
Insurance companies that do not pass on the benefits of the Government’s new Emergency Services Property Levy (ESPL) to households will face...
Help make general insurance stat ...
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has recently published a discussion paper which sets out proposed content and format changes to its...
ASIC provides relief extension f ...
ASIC has provided ongoing relief for Group Purchasing Bodies who arrange or hold risk management products for the benefit of third parties....
The latest with the ESL on insur ...
In December 2015, the NSW Government announced the abolition of the Emergency Services Levy (ESL) on insurance policies as from 1 July...
ASIC funding: what new reforms c ...
Last week, the Federal Government announced reforms that will see ASIC receive an extra $127m in funding over 4 years. The reform measures...
Government clarifies life insura ...
The Federal Government has released draft regulations which will apply if and when the legislation regulating life insurance commissions takes effect. One...
Multi-peril crop insurance in fo ...
The New South Wales Government has commenced an examination of incentives that might be used to promote multi-peril crop insurance (MPCI) in...
Are you considering providing ro ...
NIBA is seeking member input in order to put together a submission to an ASIC Consultation Paper on how to regulate digital...
NIBA Chief critical of proposed ...
NIBA CEO Dallas Booth has criticised proposed reforms to the NSW home warranty insurance scheme that could see the abolition of commissions paid...