Industry Segments: strata Page 1 / 1
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- November 28 2024
Australian carriers call for fee transparency, better land use planning to address strata affordability
The Insurance Council of Australia has made 17 recommendations in a policy paper released to help improve outcomes for consumers in strata complexes.
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- October 22 2024
Australia financial services minister defends brokers commisions
Minister Stephen Jones confirms that broker commissions are safe and they are not the issue at the heart of the recent allegations from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on hidden fees and secret kickbacks in the strata industry
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- September 20 2024
New South Wales passes tougher strata law to restore confidence
The new law bans managing agents from receiving a commission on insurance products when they don’t play a role in finding the best deal for residents, as it seeks to crack down on agents who do not properly declare conflicts of interests.
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- September 10 2024
Steadfast refutes ABC’s allegations of kickbacks, misleading customers
The Australian broker said that it is "disappointed that important information has been selectively presented” in a recent media report about its practices in strata insurance.
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- September 9 2024
ACCC chair calls for strata commission ban as media report alleges Steadfast misled clients via opaque schemes
The broker's shares on the ASX entered a trading halt pending it releasing an announcement following the allegations by ABC in its investigative report.
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- August 23 2024
AUB launches third strata MGA Rubix Underwriting as division’s pre-tax profit surges 58%
The new entity will have Lloyd's as the capacity provider and will allow the broker to grow its strata portfolio which already includes brands SUU and Longitude.
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- June 24 2024
Australian cyclone pool kicks off strata premium rate review
The main change being considered is the introduction of mitigation discounts on wind premium rates for eligible strata policies to improve incentives to reduce and mitigate risk.
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- June 12 2024
Australia’s strata insurers get cold feet about lithium battery risks
Lot owners will likely see higher premiums, deductibles and even outright rejection by insurers which are shying away from lithium-ion battery chargers and mobility devices as their use widens across the country.
