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What PSC’s Transport Broker Investment Means for Truck Operators

02 Jul 2026: Paige Estritori

PSC Insurance Brokers’ investment in MA Insurance Brokers is a timely reminder that transport insurance in Australia is becoming more specialised, more relationship-driven and more closely tied to claims performance. The deal, announced on 25 June 2026, sees MA begin operating as PSC Transport Insurance Brokers, with founders Barry Mathison and Mariann Illyes remaining involved as managing principals. - read more

Cancer Claim Decision Shows Why Policy Wording Matters

01 Jul 2026: Paige Estritori

A new Australian Financial Complaints Authority decision has underlined a point that is easy to overlook when buying personal insurance: a serious diagnosis does not always mean a policy benefit will be payable. The ruling, reported on 29 June 2026, involved a claimant who sought benefits after being diagnosed with high-grade urothelial carcinoma of the bladder. Although the illness was serious and required treatment, AFCA found the insurer was entitled to rely on the specific wording of the policy. - read more

What Renewal Price Transparency Means for Boat Owners

01 Jul 2026: Paige Estritori

A new review by the General Insurance Code Governance Committee has put renewal pricing transparency back under the spotlight, with findings that matter well beyond home and motor policies. For Australian boat owners, the message is simple: when your policy renewal arrives, the payment frequency can be just as important as the headline premium. - read more

What IAG’s Modular Shelter Move Means for SMEs

01 Jul 2026: Paige Estritori

IAG’s latest investment through Firemark Ventures is a useful signal for Australian business owners: disaster recovery is no longer just about paying claims after the event. It is increasingly about helping people and enterprises stay operational, connected and on-site while rebuilding happens around them. - read more

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