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Herbert Smith Freehills
In this edition of the FSR GPS, we explore key principles for financial services businesses to consider when considering the use of a disclaimer to mitigate false, misleading or deceptive conduct.
Holman Webb
The first instance of applying the new unfair contract terms in the ASIC Act to insurance contracts.
Carroll & O'Dea
Superannuation insurance is vital to financial planning in Australia, providing peace of mind and future financial security.
State Of Play: Upholding Fairness In An Insurer's Right To Decline A Claim – The Auto & General Case
Herbert Smith Freehills
In the recent decision of ASIC v Auto & General Insurance Company Limited [2024] FCA 272 (ASIC v Auto & General), the Federal Court of Australia...
Herbert Smith Freehills
The recent case of ASIC v Auto & General Insurance Company Limited [2024] FCA 272 raises an extremely important issue (and resolution) for all insurers in relation...
K&L Gates
On 15 March 2024 the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) came into effect for authorised-deposit taking institutions (ADIs). Application of the FAR will be extended to insurers...
Gilchrist Connell
It will be an offence to offer, enter into or benefit from insurance or indemnity for penalties under the WHS Act.
McCarthy Durie Lawyers
The cause of stormwater damage can be multifaceted, and some instances may be related to a neighbour or Council.
Carroll & O'Dea
How insurers assess income protection insurance claims and your right to make a claim.
LGM Advisors
Insurance Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Australia, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries
Hall Payne Lawyers
Explains circumstances whereby a worker can claim both TPD and income protection insurance benefits.
Gilchrist Connell
Insurers and underwriters should ensure that the commercial intent of the parties is reflected in the policy wording.
Vincent Young
The Strata Building Bond & Inspections Scheme (SBBIS) was introduced in 2018 to provide some protection to owners' corporations in relation to defects. On 21 November 2023...
Roche Legal
This 2019 Qld case revealed a pattern of deception, by the employer and also by the insurer's legal representatives.
Kennedys
FAR replaces and extends the Banking Executive Accountability Regime (BEAR) to the superannuation and insurance sectors.
Carroll & O'Dea
A TPD claim can be brought in any situation where an injury, disability, or illness prevents you from working.
Kennedys
Issues of dual insurance, when a non-contracting party may be an insured, and who may claim for a loss.
Hall Payne Lawyers
Review the terms upon which your TPD insurance claim was accepted, being totally and permanently disabled (TPD).
Coleman Greig Lawyers
Decennial liability insurance for buildings is insurance that provides ten years of cover for serious building defects.
WTW
Trent Williams, Head of Broking Australasia, discusses the challenging market dynamics in Australasia from a capacity and pricing perspective.
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