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Crime surge and bushfire risk demand urgent action from next Victorian Government
New national property crime data released today by the Insurance Council of Australia shows Victorians are bearing the brunt of a growing crime crisis, with the state recording the highest rates of car theft and home burglary claims in the country.
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Insurers join Fire and Rescue NSW program to boost life-saving road crash training
Written-off vehicles will be given a second life in preparing firefighters for complex road crash rescues in a new partnership between Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and major insurers.
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Insurers call on Inquiry to end tax on insurance premiums
Public hearings into the Emergency Services Levy (ESL) begin today, with the Insurance Council of Australia set to tell committee members the tax is pushing up the cost of insurance for New South Wales families and costing the economy half a billion dollars a year on top of the $1.4 billion it collects.
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Joint Media Release: Community gather to discuss insurance in our region
Leaders from across the community will come together to discuss local insurance challenges and opportunities, with the aim of strengthening insurance outcomes for the region.
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Disaster repairs compete with new homes as rebuild costs surge
The cost of rebuilding homes after extreme weather is rising faster than inflation with the biggest increases concentrated in the materials and trades needed most after disasters, according to new analysis released today by the Insurance Council of Australia.
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Joint Media Release: Insurance challenges to be heard
Residents and small business owners in the Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges and Outer East will have the opportunity to discuss the region’s insurance challenges in a joint roundtable and webinar hosted by Federal Member for Casey, Aaron Violi and the Insurance Council of Australia.
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