INsight podcast: a long-awaited BI test case update 10 August 2022 The latest developments in the covid business interruption test cases are the main discussion point on the latest Insurance News podcast. As insuranceNEWS.com.au has reported, the High Court says it will hear oral arguments on special leave to appeal applications arising from the second … Read more
INsight podcast: megatrends, and ASIC descends 3 August 2022 The CSIRO report on megatrends set to shape our future society is the main subject discussed on the latest Insurance News podcast. As insuranceNEWS.com.au has reported, the seven trends outlined – including climate change and digitisation – all have massive implications for insurance. This week’s edition … Read more
INsight podcast: side hustles, claims and complaints 27 July 2022 Running small businesses from home and the impact this can have on home and contents cover is the main topic of discussion on the latest Insurance News podcast. As insuranceNEWS.com.au has reported, if they are not disclosed then “side hustles” run from an insured residential … Read more
INsight podcast: Suncorp’s bold post-bank ambitions 20 July 2022 The sale of Suncorp’s bank and the impact it will have on insurance operations is the key discussion point on the latest Insurance News podcast. As insuranceNEWS.com.au has reported, Suncorp has agreed to sell its bank to ANZ for $4.9 billion, and says it will now … Read more
Are you getting ready to close a loan? So you reached the end of the lending process and are ready to close on your new property. Congratulations! While exciting, this final step to homeownership is crucial for your mortgage and timeline. This is when you’ll receive your Closing Disclosure, a critical document that lays out … Read more
Does it ever make sense to refinance at a higher rate? Just because mortgage rates are up, doesn’t mean refinancing is a moot point. In fact, according to mortgage expert Shivani Peterson, there’s at least one good reason to refinance these days — even with the higher rates we’re seeing. Peterson discussed this on a … Read more
INsight podcast: code delays, more floods and ‘ghost brokers’ 13 July 2022 The delay of a crucial section of the Insurance Brokers Code of Practice is discussed in depth on the latest Insurance News podcast. As insuranceNEWS.com.au has reported, section 6.1 of the code – which covers disclosure of remuneration – couldn’t be completed before … Read more
Changing times: podcast discusses developing SME risks 7 July 2022 The fourth and concluding episode of a special podcast series focused on this year’s Vero SME Index report examines developing risks and some of the challenges businesses are facing in a changing landscape. The podcast, released today and which you can listen to here, features … Read more
What would a recession mean for home buyers? There’s a lot of talk (and worry) about the possibility of a recession lately. Is one coming? If it does, will it be as bad as the last time around? Most importantly — for home buyers and homeowners, at least — what would it mean for home … Read more
INsight podcast: reinsurance in focus as floods hit again 6 July 2022 The severe flooding in NSW and reinsurance market implications from Australia’s natural catastrophes are discussed during the latest Insurance News podcast. NSW has experienced four flood emergencies in the past 18 months and insurers expect the number of claims from the latest event … Read more