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Media Releases
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April 21
2021Better resilience information tools and incentives needed to protect new homes in natural disasters
April 14
2021Insurance Council declares Catastrophe for Cyclone Seroja devastation
March 25
2021High Court agrees to hear arguments in BI test case
March 24
2021Insurance catastrophe extended to SE Queensland
March 22
2021Insurance catastrophe declared for parts of NSW
February 25
2021Bushfire clean-up program announced for Perth Hills communities
February 24
2021Second business interruption test case
February 23
2021Insurers to meet with locals on October hailstorm
February 19
2021Building Stronger Homes Roundtable generates ideas to support homes against natural disasters
February 8
2021Insurers to examine coverage gaps to better support economic growth
February 5
2021Insurance Council declares Perth Hills bushfires a Catastrophe
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December 30
2020Insurance Council welcomes final report of ACCC’s Northern Australia insurance inquiry
December 10
2020Insurers welcome passage of Financial Sector Reform Bill
December 8
2020Insurers to appeal to High Court regarding business interruption policies
November 26
2020Safer and more resilient homes now and for our future generations
November 19
2020Business interruption insurance pandemic update
November 18
2020NSW Court of Appeal judgment on the Insurance Council’s business interruption test case
November 17
2020NSW Budget offers a vital step forward in removal of dangerous building cladding
November 13
2020Insurers and builders joining forces to improve Australian homes
November 12
2020Insurance Council of Australia Board update
November 12
2020Insurers welcome tabling of Hayne Royal Commission legislation in Parliament
November 2
2020Disaster chasers preying on hailstorm victims
November 1
2020Insurers declare Catastrophe for SE Queensland’s Halloween hailstorms
October 30
2020Insurers welcome Royal Commission’s focus on mitigation and resilience
October 21
2020Insurers taking steps towards greater indigenous engagement and understanding
October 14
2020Insurers support APRA’s call on disaster mitigation funding to address affordability issues
October 14
2020ICA welcomes Queensland LNP’s $50m commitment to boost cyclone resilience
October 13
2020Insurers welcome Palaszczuk Government's $42.5m Bundaberg flood levee commitment
October 2
2020Statement on NSW Appeal Court hearing of the Insurance Council’s business interruption test case
September 7
2020Business interruption test case heads to NSW Court of Appeal
August 27
2020$3.85 billion already paid in natural disaster claims as insurers overcome pandemic upheaval
August 13
2020Insurance Council launches business interruption test case in NSW Supreme Court
July 30
2020Insurance Council and AFCA agree to launch business interruption test case
July 27
2020Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services – Opening statement Litigation funding and the regulation of the class action industry
July 23
2020Insurance Council welcomes funding boost for centre focusing on essential natural hazard research
July 23
2020Insurers taking a positive stance on climate change
July 13
2020SA bushfire review adds weight to tax reform debate
July 10
2020Senate inquiry into lessons from the bushfire season Opening Statement: Rob Whelan, CEO, Insurance Council of Australia
July 1
2020Report highlights urgent need for comprehensive reform of NSW insurance taxes
July 1
2020Insurers boost support for customers experiencing family violence, financial hardship and vulnerability
June 29
2020Insurance Council appoints new chair of Code Governance Committee
June 3
2020House of Representatives Economic Committee Inquiry into Australia’s General Insurance Industry Opening Statement Part 2: Rob Whelan, CEO, Insurance Council of Australia
May 28
2020Insurance bill for season of natural disasters climbs over $5.19 billion
May 19
2020More cyclone-belt homeowners to benefit from renewal of Household Resilience Program
May 7
2020Insurance Council fast-tracks new Code of Practice vulnerability and hardship provisions
April 28
2020House of Representatives Economic Committee Inquiry into Australia’s General Insurance Industry Opening Statement: Rob Whelan, CEO, Insurance Council of Australia
April 9
2020Maintaining building fire safety checks is essential during COVID-19
April 7
2020Resilience NSW, a great step forward for disaster prevention and recovery
March 31
2020Worksite guidelines ensure builders can continue repairs and rebuilds for insurance customers
March 27
2020Insurers are helping businesses and householders under COVID-19 essential service rules
February 27
2020Rob Whelan, Opening remarks at the stakeholder acknowledgement breakfast for the 2020 General insurance Code of Practice
February 27
2020Gary Dransfield, Speech at the stakeholder acknowledgement breakfast for the 2020 General insurance Code of Practice
February 10
2020Insurers declare Catastrophe for east coast storms and flooding
February 5
2020Statement on assertions made about household insurance and bushfire cover
February 3
2020Insurance Council to host Canberra hail storm insurance community meeting
January 30
2020Insurance Council Chief Executive moving on after 10 years
January 30
2020Insurers holding one-on-one meetings to help last of Townsville flood claimants
January 30
2020Appointment of clean-up contractor provides greater certainty to NSW bushfire communities
January 21
2020Hail storms declared Catastrophe by Insurance Council
January 19
2020Victorian Government’s bushfire clean-up delivers better outcomes for communities
January 18
2020Insurers welcome government-funded bushfire clean-up arrangement for NSW communities
January 14
2020Insurance Council launches local trades register to aid bushfire recovery, opens insurance customer hubs
January 7
2020Statement on bushfires recovery briefing with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg
January 6
2020Insurers continue to help bushfire-affected communities
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December 20
2019ACCC findings support industry's push for improving community resilience
November 18
2019Sunshine Coast hail storm declared a Catastrophe by insurers
November 18
2019Rob Whelan, CEO of the Insurance Council of Australia, Speech at the launch of joint Understand Insurance and Smartraveller research into risky travel destinations
November 13
2019Insurers extend bushfire Catastrophe declaration to Yeppoon and Sunshine Coast
November 9
2019Insurance Council declares Catastrophe for NSW north coast bushfires
October 31
2019Gary Dransfield appointed President of Insurance Council
October 31
2019Key features of the new General Insurance Code of Practice
October 31
2019Insurance Council Board approves industry’s new General Insurance Code of Practice
October 24
2019Insurance industry to hold consultations for Townsville policyholders affected by the monsoonal deluge
October 23
2019Statement on climate change, insurance affordability and accessibility
October 17
2019$50 million mitigation funding increase is a leap in the right direction
October 14
2019Richard Enthoven, President of the Insurance Council of Australia State of the industry address to the 2019 NIBA Convention Monday October 14, 2019
October 10
2019Insurance Council declares Catastrophe for Rappville bushfires
September 24
2019Insurers welcome APRA’s call for greater investment in natural disaster mitigation
September 7
2019Insurance Council declares Catastrophe for NSW and QLD bushfires
August 15
201910th Anniversary of the AILA Young Professionals Luminaries Dinner - Delivered by Rob Whelan, CEO, Insurance Council of Australia
August 2
2019Six months on, insurers making strong headway with $1.243b in Townsville catastrophe claims
August 1
2019New members approved by Insurance Council Board
July 30
2019Hits and misses in ACCC’s Northern Australia recommendations
July 30
2019Insurance Council welcomes Hawkesbury-Nepean flood study
July 22
2019ICA Opening Statement to QLD Economics and Governance Committee Hearing (Motor Accident Insurance and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019)
July 18
2019Insurers welcome national approach to reforming building sector
July 15
2019Political Alert - Industry groups call for urgent Australia-wide action on building regulation (FED)
July 5
2019Insurance consultations and forum for policyholders affected by February deluge
June 26
2019Governments must act now on building industry crisis
June 18
2019Expansive NSW Budget reinforces need for fresh dialogue on tax reform
June 13
2019Travel insurers make rapid progress on coverage for mental health conditions
June 3
2019MyHazards helps millions of Australians understand severe weather risks to their property
May 19
2019The Insurance Council of Australia statement on the Federal Election
May 3
2019Rob Whelan, CEO of the Insurance Council of Australia, Opening Remarks for the ICA Annual Dinner 2019
May 3
2019Richard Enthoven, President of the Insurance Council of Australia, addresses the ICA Annual Dinner 2019
May 3
2019Two directors appointed to Insurance Council Board
April 30
2019Insurance industry to further assist Townsville policyholders with consultations and a third forum
April 18
2019Insurers make rapid progress on summer hailstorm repairs
April 9
2019Insurers welcome SE Queensland floodplain plan
March 26
2019Insurance bill for summer catastrophes passes $2.2 billion
March 23
2019Insurance Council of Australia statement on NSW Election result
March 22
2019Berowra Insurance Forum for policyholders affected by recent hail storm
March 20
2019Which 20 federal electorates are Australia’s most flood-prone
March 19
2019Insurance forum for Townsville Catastrophe claims
March 8
2019Insurance Council declares Catastrophe for Bunyip bushfires
February 27
2019The Hon. Stuart Robert MP, Assistant Treasurer, addresses the ICA Annual Forum 2019
February 27
2019Michelle Rowland MP, Shadow Minister for Communications and IT, addresses the ICA Annual Forum 2019
February 27
2019John Lonsdale, Deputy Chair, APRA, addresses the ICA Annual Forum 2019
February 27
2019Sean Hughes, ASIC Commissioner, addresses the ICA Annual Forum 2019
February 27
2019Rob Whelan, Opening Remarks for the Annual Forum 2019
February 26
2019Shorten speaks to policyholders at Townsville insurance forum
February 22
2019Damage bill and insurance claim update for Townsville Catastrophe
February 15
2019Insurers brief Deputy Premier on Townsville Catastrophe recovery
February 10
2019Insurance Council announces insurance forums for Townsville Catastrophe claims
February 5
2019Townsville Catastrophe insurance claims rising by the hour
February 4
2019Acting on recommendations of Hayne Royal Commission should improve public confidence
February 2
2019Insurance Council declares catastrophe for Townsville inundation
January 30
2019Insurance Recovery Hub open for policyholders affected by recent hail storm
January 21
2019Victims of $871 million hail storm being exploited by scammers
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December 21
2018NSW hail storm triggers Catastrophe declaration
December 18
2018ACCC Northern Australia Insurance report urges focus on tax reform
November 2
2018Insurance Council Board director steps down
November 1
2018Insurance industry completes transition to new consumer dispute body
October 25
2018Insurers float five-point plan to help drought-affected farmers
October 25
2018Insurance Council announces 11 North Queensland community forums
September 19
2018360 North Queensland households and counting have applied for the Household Resilience Program
August 23
20182018 Review of the Compulsory Third Party Insurance Scheme
August 20
2018More than half of Hobart flood and storm claims closed as insurance bill nears $100m
August 13
2018Opening statement to the NSW Legislative Council Inquiry into the fire and emergency services levy
July 31
2018Opening statement to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics inquiry into Impediments to Business Investment
July 30
2018Cyclone-belt homeowners benefit from $20m Household Resilience Program
July 4
2018NT ride-hail drivers should check their motor vehicle insurance
June 27
2018Media Statement: Concerns over government proposal paper on Unfair Contract Terms
June 8
2018Winter chill and storm weather warnings for Tasmanians
May 23
2018Insurance Council announces policyholder forums for the recent Tasmanian weather catastrophe
May 22
2018Insurance Council welcomes $38m fund to boost Queensland’s natural disaster resilience
May 11
2018Insurance Council declares Catastrophe for Hobart storm damage
May 4
2018Richard Enthoven, President of the Insurance Council of Australia, addresses the ICA Annual Dinner 2018
May 4
2018Rob Whelan, CEO of the Insurance Council of Australia, Opening Remarks for the ICA Annual Dinner 2018
May 4
2018Genworth Australia CEO appointed to Insurance Council Board
April 11
2018Insurance Council announces Tathra bushfire forum for claims guidance
March 21
2018Insurance Council tallies Tathra damage bill, Insurance Hub established in Bega to assist with bushfire claim process
March 20
2018Insurance Council declares Darwin Catastrophe for TC Marcus
March 18
2018Insurance Council declares Catastrophe for NSW and Victorian bushfires
March 18
2018Insurers monitoring weekend of natural disasters
March 18
2018Insurance Council welcomes Marshall Government, urges reform focus
March 10
2018Insurance Council declares catastrophe for North Queensland
March 7
2018Jennifer Taylor, Comcare CEO, Launch of the Collaborative Partnership - ICA Forum 2018
March 7
2018Mr Geoff Summerhayes, Member of APRA, addresses the ICA Annual Forum 2018
March 7
2018The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh, Shadow Assistant Treasurer, addresses the ICA Annual Forum 2018
March 7
2018The Hon Kelly O'Dwyer, Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, addresses the ICA Annual Forum 2018
March 7
2018Rob Whelan, Opening Remarks for the Annual Forum 2018
March 7
2018Mr Peter Kell, Deputy Chairman of ASIC, addresses the ICA Annual Forum 2018
March 5
2018ICA urges the Hodgman Government to axe stamp duties and prioritise mitigation investment
February 26
2018ICA welcomes National Party leader & Deputy PM Michael McCormack
February 16
2018Australian Financial Complaints Authority to streamline consumer dispute experience
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December 21
2017Insurance Council declares a catastrophe for Victorian storms
December 19
2017Turnbull Government’s response to Northern Australia Taskforce provides clear policy direction
December 1
2017New South Wales road users benefit from fairer and more affordable CTP scheme from today
November 30
2017General insurers ready for Royal Commission
November 8
2017Insurers welcome Queensland Government proposal to improve cyclone resilience of older homes
November 8
2017Insurance Council releases Code of Practice interim report for consultation
November 6
2017$1 billion paid in Cyclone Debbie insurance claims
November 3
2017Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA) Annual Report 2016-17
October 26
2017ICA welcomes James Cook University Strata Title Inspection Scheme
October 17
2017Insurance Council welcomes appointment of James Shipton as ASIC Chair
October 12
2017Rob Whelan's keynote speech to the Australian Insurance Summit, October 12, 2017
September 27
2017Six months after Cyclone Debbie, more than 75 per cent of insurance claims are completed
September 14
2017Insurance Council welcomes details of new Australian Financial Complaints Authority
August 11
2017Senate inquiry supports industry on mitigation and risk-based pricing
July 21
2017Insurance Council appoints Fiona Cameron as General Manager Policy, Consumer Outcomes
June 20
2017Cuts to insurance duties a win for NSW small businesses
June 15
2017Speak to the experts at North Queensland insurance forums
June 5
2017Tasmanian flood review puts much-needed focus on mapping and mitigation
May 18
2017Former corporate watchdog appointed to oversee General Insurance Code of Practice Review
May 16
2017Insurers reiterate commitment to pass on benefits from removal of NSW Emergency Services Levy
May 12
201750 days until the start of fairer NSW emergency services funding
May 9
2017Insurance Council of Australia response to the 2017 Federal Budget
May 8
20172017 ICA Annual Dinner - Opening remarks by Mr Anthony Day, President, ICA
May 5
2017Lloyd’s and Zurich representatives join Insurance Council Board
May 5
2017Insurance Council welcomes Brisbane River Catchment Flood Study
April 12
2017Federal Government should treat flood mitigation as nation building
April 12
2017Rob Whelan's opening statement to the Senate Economic References Committee's Inquiry into Australia's General Insurance Industry
April 11
2017Insurance Council to host forums for cyclone and flood-affected policyholders
April 6
2017Local tradies encouraged to share in Cyclone Debbie rebuilding boom
March 31
2017Insurance Council extends catastrophe declaration to Northern NSW
March 31
2017Insurance Council extends date for Code review submissions
March 30
2017NSW households to benefit as ESL legislation passes State Parliament
March 28
2017Insurance Council declares a catastrophe for Severe Tropical Cyclone Debbie
March 10
2017Scam builders target hail-hit Sydney homeowners
March 7
2017Tax relief for NSW households moves closer as government tables ESL legislation
March 7
2017Insurance Council supports NSW CTP reform Bill
February 21
2017Insured losses from NSW bushfires and storms pass $70 million
February 19
2017ICA declares catastrophe for Sydney hailstorm
February 17
2017Greg Medcraft, ASIC Chairman, addresses the ICA Annual Forum 2017
February 17
2017Geoff Summerhayes, Member, APRA, addresses the 2017 ICA Annual Forum
February 17
2017Senator Katy Gallagher, Shadow Minister for Small Business and Financial services, addresses the ICA Annual Forum 2017
February 17
2017ICA continues to pursue reforms to the sale of add-on insurance through car dealerships
February 17
2017ICA CEO Rob Whelan opens the 2017 ICA Annual Forum -transcript
February 17
2017Insurance kicks off fresh review of industry Code of Practice
February 16
2017Cutting-edge consumer research points insurers towards sharper customer engagement
February 15
2017Increase Budget mitigation funding to protect communities from natural disasters
February 14
2017Insurance Council declares a catastrophe for NSW bushfires
February 13
2017Insurers monitoring NSW bushfire damage
January 23
2017Insurance Council welcomes Premier Gladys Berejiklian
November 28
2016QBE’s Colin Fagen appointed President of Insurance Council's Board
November 15
2016Insurance catastrophe declared for Mildura storm damage
November 14
2016Insurance Council warns of ominous disaster season
October 31
2016Government-run price comparison website could lead to poor consumer outcomes
September 26
2016Insurance catastrophe declared for flooding in NSW Central West
September 12
2016Insurers propose enhancements to add-on insurance products
July 21
2016Dozens receive guidance and assistance at Latrobe insurance policyholder forum
July 18
2016ICA welcomes reappointment of Kelly O’Dwyer
July 18
2016Insurance Council offers expertise to protect Huonville region from future floods
July 15
2016Asbestos contaminations highlight dangers of product substitution in building industry
July 12
2016Insurance Council to host forums for storm and flood-affected Tasmanian policyholders
July 8
2016Insurance Council hosts forum for flood and storm-affected Picton policyholders
July 1
2016One year to go until ESL tax relief reaches New South Wales policyholders
July 1
2016Financial liability lifted from South Australia as transition to new CTP scheme commences
July 1
2016ACT households finally free of insurance stamp duties
June 29
2016Insurance Council backs NSW Government’s CTP reform plan
June 16
2016Insurance losses from east coast low soar as the storm clouds start to gather again
June 14
2016Insurance Council seeks election commitments to boost disaster mitigation funding
June 7
2016Insurance catastrophe expands to include Victoria and Tasmania
June 6
2016Insurance Council declares a catastrophe for Queensland and NSW storms
June 1
2016NSW takes next step towards fairer emergency services funding
April 20
2016Insurance Council of Australia statement on changes to ASIC powers and funding
April 6
2016ACT motorists benefit from increased CTP insurance competition
April 5
2016States urged to take stamp duty off the fiscal envelope to meet revenue challenge
April 4
2016Community rallies behind New South Wales crackdown on CTP insurance fraud
March 25
2016Victorian bushfire losses push summer catastrophe bill past $550m
March 21
2016Insurance Council welcomes New South Wales review of insurance law
March 10
2016Insurance Council welcomes New South Wales ride-hail CTP review
March 4
2016Insurance Council supports findings of Northern Australia Insurance Premiums Taskforce
March 2
2016Insurance Council welcomes crackdown on suspicious NSW CTP claims
March 1
2016Effective disclosure reaps rewards for home insurance customers
February 15
2016Bushfire-affected South West WA policyholders invited to insurance forum
February 5
2016Suncorp’s Anthony Day appointed to the Insurance Council of Australia Board of Directors
February 3
2016Assistant Treasurer O’Dwyer to deliver keynote speech at ICA Annual Forum
January 20
2016Insurers welcome NSW Government moves to better regulate entire sharing economy
January 15
2016Insurance losses from summer catastrophes pass half a billion dollars
January 8
2016Insurance Council declares a catastrophe for bushfires in Western Australia’s south west
December 26
2015Christmas Day bushfires declared a Catastrophe
December 17
2015Insurance Council declares a catastrophe for Sydney storms
December 10
2015Insured households to win from NSW Government scrapping the Emergency Services Levy
December 3
2015Insurers welcome government’s focus on resilience and adaptation strategies
December 1
2015Clearer, simpler, more effective: Insurers look to reform product disclosure process for consumers
November 30
2015Insurance losses from the South Australian bushfires reach $75 million
November 27
2015Insurance claims from South Australian bushfires pass $60 million
November 26
2015Insurance Council of Australia declares South Australian bushfires a catastrophe
November 24
2015Harper Review response should tackle unfinished business on competition in compensation schemes
November 3
2015Replacing inefficient insurance taxes would deliver a windfall for the NSW Government
November 3
2015Replacing inefficient insurance taxes could boost the national economy by half a billion dollars
October 22
2015Federal Labor recognises the importance of insurance in sharing economy
October 21
2015Bundaberg flood mitigation study is a welcome step towards protecting the community
October 20
2015General insurers pleased with Federal Government's FSI response
October 15
2015ICA welcomes Dr Jim Chalmers to the federal Shadow Ministry
October 12
2015Insurers call for new CTP class for ride-hail services in NSW
October 7
2015Insurers propose practical solution to resolve North Queensland premiums issue
October 2
2015Statement on the speech by Bank of England Governor Mark Carney
September 30
2015ICA welcomes certainty provided by legalising ride-hail services in the ACT
September 29
2015Insurance Council urges reform summit to address tax reform
August 31
2015ICA welcomes focus on taxi service regulations in NSW
August 27
2015$36 billion reasons to axe state insurance taxes
August 17
2015Taskforce must focus on improving cyclone resilience
August 6
2015Insurance Council of Australia appoints Adrian Dolin as General Manager Corporate Services and Company Secretary
July 29
2015Business can no longer afford to turn a blind eye to cybercrime
July 21
2015APRA should include LMI in major bank capital models, say insurers
July 21
2015Insurers urge states and territories to commit to stamp duty abolition
July 20
2015Find an Insurer consumer service reaches three million milestone
July 14
2015Queensland mitigation and resilience spending a positive step for vulnerable communities
July 10
2015Bali flight cancellations - Guidance for travellers
July 2
2015ICA launches Effective Disclosure Taskforce
July 1
2015Insurers complete transition to new General Insurance Code of Practice
June 10
2015Finity report urges greater harmony between workers compensation schemes
June 2
2015Autumn storm insurance claims pass $1.551 billion
June 2
2015Insurers welcome ACT's rollback of insurance taxes
May 8
2015ICA bolsters Board with two new appointments
April 23
2015Insurers send assessors into catastrophe regions
April 22
2015Insurers declare catastrophe for NSW storms
March 30
2015Insurance Council welcomes Federal tax discussion paper
March 30
2015Insurance Council pleased with Northern Australia insurance taskforce’s consultative focus
March 12
2015Commercial claims push Cyclone Marcia insurance losses past $400m
March 10
2015Cyclone Marcia claimants invited to insurance forums
February 27
20152015 Regulatory Update - Opening remarks by ICA President Andy Cornish
February 23
2015Cyclone Marcia update: insurance teams move into catastrophe region
February 13
2015Insurance Council welcomes SA tax review discussion paper
February 2
2015ICA welcomes free National Construction Code
January 28
2015Insurance Council welcomes NT flood mitigation announcement
January 15
2015Catastrophe update: SA bushfires and Brisbane hailstorm
January 5
2015Insurance Council declares Catastrophe for South Australia bushfires
December 22
2014Insurers reconfirm support for safe, fair and transparent vehicle repairs
December 18
2014ICA urges property owners to complete final details of bushfire preparation
December 11
2014Brisbane hailstorm update: insured losses $804 million
December 8
2014ICA Response to the Financial System Inquiry
December 5
2014Government actuary correctly diagnoses North Queensland’s cyclone impact as driver of insurance prices
December 4
2014Brisbane hailstorm update: insured losses $482 million
December 2
2014Brisbane hailstorm update: insured losses pass $300 million
December 1
2014Brisbane hailstorm update: insured losses pass $200 million
November 28
2014Insurance Council declares catastrophe for Brisbane hailstorm
November 11
2014IAG’s Andy Cornish appointed President of Insurance Council Board
October 28
2014ASIC home insurance review highlights need to improve advice and disclosure rules
October 23
2014Insurers concerned about consumer rights and protections on North Queensland insurance rules
October 23
2014Rob Whelan appointed GFIA membership executive
October 16
2014Insurers well placed to help G-20 achieve its economic goals
October 14
2014NSW accident reporting rules change tomorrow - but insurers should still be notified
September 25
2014ICA welcomes Productivity Commission disaster funding draft report
September 2
2014Bushfire outlook sends timely reminder to communities
August 1
2014ICA welcomes National Financial Literacy Strategy 2014-17
July 30
2014ICA welcomes inaugural Code Governance Committee members
July 15
2014ICA welcomes Financial System Inquiry opportunities
Supporting documents:
JCU - A scheme to estimate the resilience of strata properties in cyconic areasJuly 10
2014JCU engineering inspection scheme delivers scientific assessments for strata-title properties
July 1
2014New General Insurance Code of Practice sets benchmark in industry self-regulation
June 19
2014Insurance Council welcomes privatisation of SA’s CTP vehicle insurance scheme
June 6
2014Government actuary report shows North Queensland strata insurance market is fair and operating properly
June 3
2014Queensland Budget’s mitigation commitment welcome but bad taxes remain
June 3
2014Insurers pleased with ACT tax reform commitment
May 19
2014Unregistered? Unlicensed? Motor vehicle insurance claims may be rejected
May 14
2014Budget comments: Insurance Council welcomes mitigation and resilience initiatives
April 12
2014Insurance Council declares catastrophe for Severe Tropical Cyclone Ita
April 6
2014Consumer alert: warning about unsolicited calls from compensation touts
April 2
2014Regulatory and prudential shifts needed to strengthen general insurance sector
March 21
2014GFIA delegation to G-20 stresses insurers’ social and economic role
March 14
2014Insurance Council launches information module focused on insurance affordability programs
February 19
2014James Cook University to design engineering inspection scheme for strata-title properties
February 10
2014Insurance Council Board approves revised General Insurance Code of Practice
February 6
2014Insurance Council Board announces resignation of director Ian Berg
January 30
2014Insurers urge North Queenslanders to prepare for cyclone
January 16
2014WA bushfire update: Bushfire clean-up costs
January 14
2014WA bushfire update: Assessors enter bushfire zones
January 13
2014Insurance Council declares Catastrophe for Perth Hills bushfire
December 20
2013Productivity Commission inquiry into national disaster funding arrangements
November 28
2013Insurance industry launches its Understand Insurance consumer financial literacy initiative
November 21
2013ICA welcomes Financial Systems Inquiry and appointment of David Murray
November 20
2013NSW Parliamentary inquiry into the motor vehicle repair industry
November 13
2013NSW bushfires insurance forum canvases key issues
November 8
2013Insurers making rapid progress in handling and settling NSW bushfire catastrophe claims
October 29
2013East coast bushfires timely reminder for South Australia
October 29
2013NSW bushfires policyholders invited to insurance forum
October 28
2013NSW bushfires update: 90 per cent of properties assessed
October 25
2013NSW bushfires update: ICA attending government community forum
October 24
2013Independent strata study recommends regular inspections to reduce premiums
October 21
2013East coast bushfires timely reminder for Western Australia
October 21
2013NSW bushfires update: Insurers set up at recovery centre
October 17
2013Insurance Council declares Catastrophe for NSW bushfires
October 17
2013Insurers monitoring impact of NSW fires
October 16
2013Insurers and Queensland Government work together to address insurance affordability
October 15
2013Near-average cyclone season is no reason for complacency, says ICA
September 16
2013Insurance industry keen to work with new Assistant Treasurer Arthur Sinodinos
September 11
2013Time to prepare as early spring bushfires hit hard
August 2
2013Release of the Report for the 2012-13 Independent Review of the General Insurance Code of Practice
July 26
2013ICA welcomes appointment of NSW CTP advisers
July 24
2013NSW CTP reforms would put downward pressure on premiums
July 1
2013Find an Insurer passes 275,000 inquiries in its first year
July 1
2013End of Victoria’s Fire Services Levy heralds start of a fairer system
June 21
2013Green light to electronic communication between insurers and consumers, as Bill passed
June 18
2013Insurers explain Fire Services Levy transition
June 14
2013Central European floods affecting your travel plans? Contact your insurer
June 7
2013Insurance Council appoints Richard Shields as General Manager Government and Stakeholder Relations
June 4
2013Seasoned skier or starter slope snowboarder, remember to pack insurance this winter break
May 31
2013Reviewing insurance: a key part of every household’s winter preparation
May 27
2013Insurers urge Queensland to reconsider stamp duty rise
May 3
2013Hollard’s Richard Enthoven joins ICA Board of Directors
May 2
2013Media statement: ICA welcomes further Victorian FSL details
March 15
2013ICA welcomes Productivity Commission report
February 28
2013Insurers welcome $100 million federal commitment to fund flood mitigation infrastructure
February 21
2013Bundaberg insurance forum gives policyholders opportunity to discuss recovery
February 8
2013Catastrophe update: claims for 2013 pass $670 million
February 6
2013Insurers invite disaster-affected Bundaberg policyholders to insurance forum
February 1
2013OPINION: Flood mitigation is best protection - © 2013 Insurance Council of Australia Limited
February 1
2013Insurers working with Tasmanian Government on bushfire clean up
January 31
2013Policyholders can begin flood clean up, says ICA
January 30
2013Assessors entering flood-affected towns
January 29
2013Insurance Council declares catastrophe for storm-affected NSW regions; QLD update
January 27
2013Queensland storms and inundation triggers state-wide catastrophe declaration
January 18
2013ICA unveils speaker line-up for revamped 2013 Regulatory Update Seminar
January 16
2013Insurance Council declares catastrophe for Coonabarabran bushfire
January 10
2013ICA announces community forum for Tasmanian bushfire policyholders
January 10
2013ICA issues updated advice for farmers and those left homeless by Tasmanian bushfires
January 9
2013Bushfire update and advice for policyholders
January 8
2013Tasmanian bushfire claims pass $42m as insurers brace for heatwave
January 7
2013Assessors ready to enter Tasmanian bushfire zones
January 5
2013Insurance Council declares catastrophe for SE Tasmanian bushfires
January 4
2013Insurers stand ready to assist those affected by bushfires
January 3
2013Insurance Council Board announces resignations
December 20
2012New flood database expands insurers’ knowledge of risk
December 20
2012Unfair contract terms announcement is positive for consumers and industry
December 14
2012Common-sense taxi reforms will benefit all road users
December 11
2012Don’t give criminals the satisfaction this holiday season
November 30
2012Extreme temperatures herald season of severe storms and bushfires
November 30
2012Insurance Council welcomes privacy amendments
November 23
2012ICA media statement: FOS report shows effectiveness of dispute resolution process
November 23
2012Insurance Council and James Cook University announce strata risk research
November 19
2012Victims of Queensland and New South Wales storms should contact insurers as a priority
November 13
2012Key positions change on Insurance Council Board
October 31
2012Statement: Impact of US Hurricane Sandy on travellers and premiums
October 19
2012Statement: ICA responds to Australian Government Actuary’s report on strata title insurance in North Queensland
October 17
2012Time to prepare for high bushfire risk, says Insurance Council of Australia
October 10
2012Insurance Council signs up as founding member of Global Federation of Insurance Associations
September 28
2012Check your boat is insured before you take to the water
September 24
2012Emergency services funding reforms are essential to end unfair tax on NSW policyholders
September 21
2012Growth in flood cover shows consumers are making informed decisions
September 20
2012Insurers are not over collecting on Victorian FSL obligations
August 28
2012Victorian Government consigns unfair fire services levy to the history books
August 24
2012Insurance Council urges ACT to pass CTP reforms
July 8
2012Insurance Council calls for more action against professional car thieves
July 5
2012NSW Government takes significiant step towards tax reform
July 5
2012Going away this WA school break? Make sure you're covered
June 28
2012Roma flood mitigation commitment is a positive step, says Insurance Council
June 28
2012Insurance Council welcomes Federal Government’s response to insurance inquiries
June 26
2012End of financial year is an ideal time to review small business insurance
June 25
2012Statement: Mental health and general insurance
June 18
2012Insurance Council welcomes Standard Definition of Flood
June 15
2012Insurers alert policyholders to scam targeting storm victims
June 12
2012Insurance Council welcomes NSW Budget steps towards insurance tax reform
June 6
2012Victorian and NSW storm victims urged to put safety first
June 6
2012Insurance Council urges states to follow ACT lead on phasing out insurance taxes
May 30
2012Spike in vehicle thefts triggers reminder to motorists: Guard your keys
May 25
2012ICA’s opening statement on the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme
May 23
2012Insurance Council calls on UnionsNSW to withdraw misleading WorkCover ads
May 22
2012RACT Insurance joins Insurance Council of Australia
May 18
2012Tasmanian Budget makes insurance less affordable for householders
May 14
2012NSW Greens’ WorkCover allegations are improper and without basis
May 11
2012Insurance Council welcomes new Board members
May 9
2012Federal Government ignores urgent need for flood mitigation spending
May 4
2012Insurance Council board appoints independent Code of Practice reviewer
May 1
2012Victorian Budget: Insurance Council welcomes renewed commitment to replace Fire Services Levy
April 30
2012ICA media statement: Establishment of a National Disability Insurance Scheme
April 27
2012Insurance Council welcomes Productivity Commission draft report on climate change adaptation
March 22
2012ICA media statement: House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs’ Inquiry into Residential Strata Insurance
March 16
2012Flood report: ICA welcomes focus on improved flood protection and mitigation
March 8
2012ICA declares catastrophe for NSW and Victorian flood zones
March 5
2012Insurers monitoring flooding in five states and territories
March 1
2012Insurers anticipate $111m in claims for south-west Queensland catastrophe
February 28
2012Insurance industry has already acted on key recommendations of Perrett Report, says ICA
February 22
2012Government and industry continue to work together to strengthen regulatory framework
February 17
2012Advice for travellers following Air Australia grounding
February 15
2012ICA Board approves revisions to industry Code of Practice
February 9
2012South-west Queensland catastrophe update and advice to policyholders
February 4
2012ICA declares catastrophe for SW QLD inundation.
January 25
2012Insurers ready for rainstorm inquiries and claims
January 16
2012Christmas Day catastrophe claims pass $550 million.
January 11
2012Insurers identify measures to address flood policy affordability
December 26
2011Insurers assisting Christmas Day storm victims
December 21
2011Cost of 2011’s catastrophes passes $4.3 billion as builders take a break
December 18
2011Insurers alert holidaymakers to dangers of social media
December 9
2011The Insurance Council appoints Vicki Mullen as a General Manager Consumer Relations
November 28
2011Insurance assessors enter Margaret River bushfire zone
November 24
2011Insurance industry declares catastrophe for Margaret River bushfires
November 21
2011La Nina warnings a timely reminder to check flood risk and insurance policies
November 14
2011Insurers welcome standard flood definition
November 3
2011Check policies before natural disaster season hits
October 31
2011Travel insurers standing by for Qantas claims inquiries
October 25
2011No lack of choice for consumers, says ICA
September 22
2011Are you well insured this summer: ICA
September 19
2011Insurance Council Welcomes Flood Mapping
May 19
2011Australians Back Insurance Industry Plan To Tackle Disasters
May 10
2011QLD Insurance Claims Assessments Near Completion
March 4
2011ICA supports National Disaster Insurance Review
February 18
2011General Insurance Industry Supports QLD Legal Aid
February 8
2011First Insurance Council sponsored community meeting in Ipswich tonight
February 3
2011Insurance Council sponsors Queensland community meetings
January 14
2011Latest Insurance Snapshot for QLD Floods
December 17
20102011 annual resilience award $50,000 - for durable housing
November 12
2010Preparing for the cyclone season in WA
November 12
2010Preparing for the cyclone season in the Territory
November 12
2010Preparing for the Queensland cyclone season
November 12
2010Prepare for the Queensland bushfire season
November 12
2010Prepare for South Australian bushfire season
November 12
2010Prepare for the Tasmanian bushfire season
November 12
2010Prepare for the West Australian bushfire season
November 12
2010Tips for protection during the Victorian bushfire season
May 6
2010Winner of the Insurance Council of Australia 2010 Resilience Award
January 15
2010Johnson Report Recommendations Strongly Supported
December 31
2009Advice for policyholders affected by the Toodyay bushfires
November 27
2009Industry in focus - Tort Law Reforms 5 years on
November 5
2009Kerrie Kelly to leave the Insurance Council
October 30
2009Green Paper highlights fire services funding issues
October 27
2009Insurance Council welcomes climate change impact report
October 16
2009Tips for protection during the ACT bushfire season
October 16
2009Tips for protection during the NSW bushfire season
October 16
2009Tips for protection during the Victorian bushfire season
October 16
2009Tips for protection during the SA bushfire season
October 16
2009Tips for protection during the QLD bushfire season
October 16
2009Tips for protection during the WA bushfire season
October 16
2009Tips for protection during the Tasmanian bushfire season
October 16
2009Tips for protection during the NT bushfire season
June 1
2009Review of the General Insurance Code of Practice
May 26
2009Update on Southeast QLD and Northern NSW Initial Claims Received
May 22
2009Proposed Review of Fire Services Levy in Victoria Welcomed
May 21
2009Heavy Rains in South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales
April 2
2009Northern NSW Heavy Rains Initial Claims Received
March 13
2009Victorian Claims Assessments Nearing Completion
March 4
2009Victorian Claims Assessments Progressing Well
March 1
2009Call to Royal Commission to Look at Non-Insurance
February 17
2009Claims Received for Victorian Bushfires
February 10
2009Victorian bushfires - policyholder assistance
February 2
2009Taskforce to Handle Recovery from Victorian Bushfires
January 30
2009General Insurance Industry Achieving Results in SE Queensland Recovery
January 20
2009Senator the Hon Nick Sherry to speak at Regulatory Update Seminar
January 14
2009Got An Idea? - $50,000 Resilience Award Entries Now Open
January 13
2009Heavy Rainfall & Flooding in Far North Queensland
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08 March 2016
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2016 ICA Annual Forum - Chris Bowen
07 March 2016
2016 ICA Annual Forum - Peter Kell - ASIC
07 March 2016
2016 ICA Annual Forum - Kelly O'Dwyer
07 March 2016
2016 ICA Annual Forum - Welcome Address - Andy Cornish
04 March 2016
2015 ICA Regulatory Update - Plenary Session 5
30 March 2015
2015 ICA Regulatory Update - Plenary Session 4
30 March 2015
2015 ICA Regulatory Update - Plenary Session 3
30 March 2015
2015 ICA Regulatory Update - Plenary Session 2
30 March 2015
2015 ICA Regulatory Update - Plenary Session 1
30 March 2015
Q&A - GFIA media roundtable
20 March 2014
Lunch keynote speaker: Laura Tingle - 2014 Regulatory Update
28 February 2014Ian Laughlin plenary address - 2014 Regulatory Update
28 February 2014
Ian Laughlin plenary address - 2014 Regulatory Update
28 February 2014Peter Kell plenary address - 2014 Regulatory Update
28 February 2014
Peter Kell plenary address - 2014 Regulatory Update
28 February 2014
Mark Milliner welcome address - 2014 Regulatory Update
28 February 2014Mark Milliner welcome address - 2014 Regulatory Update
28 February 2014
"The Gold Standard": ICA approves code of practice changes
25 February 2014
Rob Whelan in conversation with Dr Kurt Karl
30 August 2013
George Megalogenis addresses the 2013 Regulatory Update
05 March 20132013 Regulatory Update - Plenary Session 2 - Part 2
05 March 20132013 Regulatory Update - Plenary Session 2 - Part 1
05 March 2013The Hon Bernie Ripoll MP addresses Regulatory Update
05 March 2013Senator Mathias Cormann addresses Regulatory Update
05 March 2013
Senator Mathias Cormann addresses Regulatory Update
05 March 2013Mark Milliner, ICA President addresses Regulatory Update
05 March 2013
2013 Regulatory Update - Morning Highlights Reel
05 March 2013ICA CEO Rob Whelan media conference 28/2/13
28 February 2013Bushfire update - January 8, 2013
08 January 2013Prepare for the summer and Christmas holidays
11 December 2012
Rob Whelan in conversation with Butch Bacani
03 December 2012Time to prepare for high bushfire risk
17 October 2012Check your boat is insured before you take to the water
28 September 2012
General Insurance Code of Practice Review
01 August 2012Catriona Lowe addresses Regulatory Update
22 February 2012John Price addresses Regulatory Update
22 February 2012Minister Bill Shorten addresses Regulatory Update
22 February 2012Rob Whelan addresses Regulatory Update
22 February 2012Rob Scott address Regulatory Update
22 February 2012
2012 Regulatory Update - Highlights Reel
22 February 2012
2012 Regulatory Update - Bill Shorten
22 February 2012
2012 Regulatory Update - Plenary Session 3
22 February 2012
2012 Regulatory Update - Plenary Session 2
22 February 2012
2012 Regulatory Update - Plenary Session 1
22 February 2012
2012 Regulatory Update - Opening Remarks
22 February 2012Advice for travellers following Air Australia grounding 170212
17 February 2012ICA declares catastrophe for SW Qld inundation 040212
04 February 2012
Message from the CEO
16 January 2012Insurers helping Christmas storm victims
26 December 2011Cost of 2011 catastrophes
21 December 2011Flood definition announcement
03 November 2011ICA advises WA property owner to check policies
03 November 2011Travel insurers standing by for Qantas claims inquiries
31 October 2011ICR Seminar - APRA Presentation Audio
30 June 2010ICR Seminar - GI Session
30 June 2010
2010 Resilience Award Recipient
07 May 2010Regulatory Update Pt1
17 February 2010Regulatory Update Pt2
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