Insurance Coverage News
Four May Escape Legal Fees
Tuesday December 9, 2008
WOLLONGONG'S councillors caught up in the corruption scandal may escape paying millions of dollars in legal fees, which could be funded under Wollongong City Council's insurance policy.Health Funds Warned Over Premium Rises
Friday October 17, 2008
THE federal Health Minister, Nicola Roxon, warned private health insurance funds she would take a dim view of premium increases after the Senate yesterday passed a compromise deal on the Federal Government's Medicare tax breaks for middle-income earners.Without Reserve
Saturday September 13, 2008
Property insurance goes greenSenate Attacks Housing's 'junk Insurance' Scheme
Monday June 9, 2008
AUSTRALIA'S most powerful housing industry body may be forced to appear before a Senate inquiry into a controversial warranty insurance scheme.
The 43,000 member Housing Industry Association refused to appear before the all-party committee this week, with managing director Ron Silberberg dismissing the inquiry as a "kangaroo court".Today Is The Time To Act Like There Is No Tomorrow
Saturday May 10, 2008
Most of us have far less insurance than necessary to cover all bases if we were to die or be incapable of earning an income, writes Simon Hoyle.Millions May Be In Insurance No-man's-land
Wednesday April 30, 2008
THE insurance and superannuation industries are scrambling to cover a gap in many policies that could exclude millions of Australians from death and disability cover in foreign trouble spots.Insurance Coverage Being Reviewed As Coastal Areas Face Higher Risk Of Damage
Monday June 4, 2007
INSURANCE policies are being reviewed and withdrawn in some coastal areas of Australia because of climate change, an industry adviser has warned.Have Cover, Can Travel
Sunday April 17, 2005
As the saying goes, if you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. Those who've been caught by illness or injury can attest to the peace of mind that proper insurance coverage can give.Theatre Tackles Pain
Saturday March 19, 2005
NO one likes to pay for insurance coverage but for theatre performers the show cannot go on without it.Neighbours To Pay As $1m Insurance Bill Floors Council
Wednesday March 2, 2005
Five councils may have to fill a big gap in Waverley's insurance coverage to meet a multimillion-dollar damages award given to a man who became a quadriplegic after diving into a Bondi sandbar.Insurance Will Cover Multibillion-dollar Wtc Action: Lend Lease
Wednesday September 15, 2004
Lend Lease is adamant its insurance will cover any claims even if it loses a multibillion-dollar US class action lawsuit launched by workers who were involved in the clean-up of the World Trade Centre site following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.Insurance Making Life Tough For Companies
Saturday July 24, 2004
This week the Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee issued a report on directors and officers' insurance that provides an insight into the increased risks faced by company boards and managements.Insurance Bills Foster The Art Of Playing It Safe
Monday March 1, 2004
The latest victims of the insurance crisis are art galleries and the artists themselves, who are increasingly being forced to choose between higher insurance premiums or making less frequent showings of their work.Olympic Medicos Covered
Thursday February 5, 2004
DOCTORS, psychologists, chiropractors, and massage therapists treating Australian athletes at the Athens Olympics later this year will all have insurance coverage under a team liability policy.Two-wheel Crisis Puts Training At A Premium
Friday December 5, 2003
An impasse over insurance could cost lives. The licensing authority requires novice riders to gain basic skills - but the instructors have to foot the high cost of cover. Bill McKinnon reports. The future of the compulsory NSW Motorcycle Rider Training Scheme is under threat due to a dispute over insurance coverage between the Roads and Traffic Authority and its contracted training providers.Councillors Divided Over Peace Rally
Monday March 31, 2003
DEBATE over the Shoalhaven's Palm Sunday peace march has divided Shoalhaven City Council and left organisers without insurance coverage.League Hopefuls Sweat On Insurance Coverage
Thursday January 16, 2003
CENTRAL Coast players chosen to join the London Broncos for Saturday's trial against the Wests Tigers will know today if their insurance will cover them for the match.Court Denies Westfield Wtc Claim
Friday September 27, 2002
Westfield remains confident it has enough insurance coverage to protect it from the loss of income after the collapse of the World Trade Centre despite a US court ruling that the destruction of the World Trade Centre was one event rather than two.Westfield Confident Of Towers Insurance
Friday September 27, 2002
Westfield remains confident it has enough insurance coverage to protect it from the loss of income following the collapse of the World Trade Centre despite a US court ruling that the attack on the twin towers was one event rather than two.Drivers Warned On Sulky Changes
Tuesday August 6, 2002
Participants who are considering modifying their sulkies to fit new industry guidelines run the risk of stewards intervention and even voiding insurance coverage, the Australian Harness Racing Council has warned.