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Uncertainty remains for ‘prior known circumstances exclusions' in Australia: Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ACN 000 122 850 [2025] HCATrans 46

The HC's refusal to hear the UCPT case leaves ongoing uncertainty over 'prior known circumstances' exclusions in insurance.

Australia Insurance

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Case Summary: Forrest V QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited [2025] NSWPIC 206 – Dog Walking Is An Attendant Care Service

The PIC held dog walking can qualify as "attendant care" under NSW motor accident law if injury prevents the claimant from doing it.

Australia Litigation

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Limitation to the letter – clarifying the 10 year long-stop under the HBA

A 2012 defect notice preserved claim rights, but a builder's 2022 insolvency fell outside the 10-year HBA limit, voiding coverage.

Australia Real Estate

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Kennedys

Most at fault? Can't get no (reasonable) satisfaction...

In recent case insurer failed to prove the claimant was mostly at fault in a lane merge crash, so statutory benefits continued.

Australia Litigation

M

McCabes

Res Ipsa Loquitor argument is no lay down misère

Australia Litigation

M

McCabes

Insurance fraud doesn't pay – AFCA determination exposes the facts

Australia Insurance

K

Kennedys

An uncertain future for "prior known circumstance" exclusions in Australia

Australia Insurance

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Problems with evidence and assessment of damages in W&I claim against insurance tower

Australia Insurance

GC

Gilchrist Connell

What to do if your TPD or income protection claim has been rejected

Australia Insurance

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

ASIC Enforcement Action: Claims Handling

Australia Insurance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Can I Claim Compensation for Negligence Without a Lawyer?

Australia Litigation

RL

Roche Legal

Case summary: Lowe v Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's of London Subscribing to Policy Number ATCSI00100 [2024] FCA 858 – NRL player loses claim against insurer

Australia Insurance

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Understanding the transition from Police Blue Ribbon Insurance to the Enhanced Police Support Scheme

Australia Insurance

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Evic rides again - Driver in single vehicle accident not mostly at fault

Australia Insurance

M

McCabes

Tax Bites: Australian Tax Podcast Series

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

It depends – Trust vesting

Australia Commercial

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Inside Employment Podcast Series - Episode 2: Policy Parallels – Industrial Relations And Immigration (Video)

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

What Does Labor's Landslide Mean For Employment Law In Australia? (Video)

Australia Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Skilled Visa Salary Thresholds To Increase To 4.6% From 1 July 2025

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

Insurance commission consent – conflicted remuneration escape hatch

Exemption from conflicted remuneration for commissions on some products will only apply if you obtain consent from the client in certain ways.

Australia Insurance

HN

Holley Nethercote

Internal review determination not binding on insurer

An Insurer is not bound by its Internal Review determination, particularly in the face of new information.

Australia Insurance

M

McCabes

NSW police insurance scheme ends lump sum payments for TPD

Police Blue Ribbon Insurance (PBRI) is being replaced by the Enhanced Police Support Scheme (EPSS).

Australia Insurance

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Stacks Law Firm

Medical examinations and the suspension of weekly benefits

Insurer can cease or reduce the Claimant's payment of weekly benefits

Australia Commercial

M

McCabes

Court finds after-the-event insurance policy not adequate security for costs

Australia Insurance

GC

Gilchrist Connell

DBPA insurance requirement deferred

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) fraud in Australia

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Obvious mistake? English Court of Appeal clarifies position on alleged drafting "errors" in warranty and indemnity insurance policies

Australia Insurance

K

Kennedys

Understanding Nominal Defendant compensation claims under South Australia's CTP scheme

Australia Insurance

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Case summary: Mandoukos v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2024] NSWCA 71 – the importance of clearly defining the medical dispute between parties

Australia Litigation

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Your obligations in a workers compensation claim – what workers need to know

Australia Employment

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Tempo Holidays Pty Ltd (In Liq) v Tully & Berkley Insurance Australia

Australia Insurance

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

Case Summary: Allianz Australia Insurance Limited v Yu [2024] NSWSC 31 – Insurer recovers compensation after false & misleading representations

Australia Insurance

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

General Insurance Policies: Tools Of Financial Security Or Instruments Of Coercion And Control?

Australia Insurance

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Your obligations in a workers compensation claim – what workers need to know

General expectations which workers should be aware of while pursuing their workers compensation claim.

Australia Employment

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Tempo Holidays Pty Ltd (In Liq) v Tully & Berkley Insurance Australia

Recent case considers the application of the duty of disclosure in insurance contracts.

Australia Insurance

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

Case Summary: Allianz Australia Insurance Limited v Yu [2024] NSWSC 31 – Insurer recovers compensation after false & misleading representations

Recovery of compensation money for false and misleading representations made by the claimant in his motor vehicle claim.

Australia Insurance

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

General Insurance Policies: Tools Of Financial Security Or Instruments Of Coercion And Control?

The Centre for Women's Economic Safety (CWES) has recently published Catherine Fitzpatrick's second ‘Designed to Disrupt' discussion paper titled ‘Reimagining general insurance products to improve financial security.

Australia Insurance

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Breach Your Insurance Policy By Bringing Home Groceries? The Federal Court Doesn't Read It That Way: ASIC V Auto & General

Australia Insurance

PA

Piper Alderman

Regulatory Rumbles: Interaction Between UCT & The Insurance Contracts Act – The "Flotation Devices"

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...

Australia Insurance

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Not That FAR Away

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...

Australia Insurance

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 (Qld) - transitional provisions for the introduction of the prohibition of indemnity for penalties

It will be an offence to offer, enter into or benefit from insurance or indemnity for penalties under the WHS Act.

Australia Employment

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Storm Water and Drainage: Your rights

The cause of stormwater damage can be multifaceted, and some instances may be related to a neighbour or Council.

Australia Real Estate

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

5 things to know about claims under Income Protection Insurance cover

Australia Insurance

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Insurance Comparative Guide

Australia Insurance

LA

LGM Advisors

Can I claim TPD and income protection insurance benefits at the same time?

Australia Insurance

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

Court clarifies scope of 'agent' and 'subcontractor' in construction risks insurance policy

Australia Insurance

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Changes To The Strata Building Bond And Method Of Calculation

Australia Commercial

VY

Vincent Young

Deceptive legal tactics in workers compensation claims

Australia Employment

RL

Roche Legal

Post-Hayne reforms stretch FAR and wide – Impact of amendments to the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) on insurers

Australia Finance

K

Kennedys

Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) – What it is and how can injured Tasmanians make a claim?

Australia Insurance

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Opal Tower defects liability case – Who can sue (and under what insurance policy)?

Australia Insurance

K

Kennedys

Q3 Global Marketplace Insights – Australasia (Video)

Worldwide Insurance

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WTW

Can I return to work after a successful TPD claim?

Australia Employment

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

What is decennial liability insurance for buildings in NSW?

Australia Real Estate

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

Help! My NSW worker's compensation claim has been denied

Australia Employment

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

FSR GPS: What Is The Deadline For Notifying ASIC Of A Reportable Situation?

Australia Finance

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Residential Focus: Section 54 and insurance required by the Home Building Act, In the media, Published, Cases and Legislation

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

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Q3 Global Marketplace Insights – Australasia (Video)

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WTW

DOWNLOAD: Minor Injury Guide (CTP Insurance)

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

Webinar recording: Insurance 2021 - A year in review (23 February 2022)

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

Insurance Webinar Recording: Apportionment And Contribution In Insurance (Video)

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

Legal Lockdown - Episode 9: Pivoting your business to navigate a crisis

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

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