Insurance News Wrap

Fri, 16th Jan 2026


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In this week's Financial Services Online podcast, Paige Estritori discusses the challenges Australian insurers face with emerging risks like cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, as outlined in PwC's Insurance Banana Skins Survey. The focus shifts on the third annual conference by Insurance News, scheduled for March 19th, promising insights on market trends and broking's future. Estritori also highlights concerns over escalating home insurance premiums due to increased weather events attributed to climate change. Citing Insurance Australia Group's CFO, Bill McDonnell, she warns of a 67% surge in claims indicating the urgency for policy reassessment. Meanwhile, Australian agriculture receives a boost as Rural Affinity and Munich Re Specialty renew their partnership for five years, targeting gaps in farm coverage and unique risks due to climate change. The podcast is a comprehensive overview of the week's key insurance industry developments.
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Insurance News WrapBy Paige Estritori