Professionals Risks

Australian commercial insurance market remains soft through H1 2026

Australian commercial insurance market remains soft through H1 2026

Soft conditions are set to continue, though global pressures could change the picture

Roxanne Libatique May 14, 2026
Why a junior miner's balance sheet won't tell you the real D&O story

Why a junior miner's balance sheet won't tell you the real D&O story

A solvency-first lens misreads how exploration, development and production risk actually unfold in Australia's resources sector

Zurich's new AR Advance team puts brokers first

Zurich's new AR Advance team puts brokers first

A dedicated underwriting and service team signals Zurich's commitment to Australia's AR market

Report flags growing split in Australian renewal outcomes

Report flags growing split in Australian renewal outcomes

Portfolio averages may be masking what your renewal actually delivers

Court ruling tests boundaries of board oversight and management duties

Court ruling tests boundaries of board oversight and management duties

ASIC v Bekier highlights director care standards and escalation failings

Lockton spotlights PI cover as AFSL extends to crypto

Lockton spotlights PI cover as AFSL extends to crypto

New regime affects licence preparation, client compensation and custody risk settings

'Brokers wanted options': HDI Global takes aim at Australia's film insurance void

'Brokers wanted options': HDI Global takes aim at Australia's film insurance void

'They're not only getting an alternative, but one with international capability and the ability to provide a more efficient transaction'

Brisbane’s financial lines opening is getting harder to ignore

Brisbane’s financial lines opening is getting harder to ignore

Queensland’s stronger economy, Brisbane’s swelling corporate base and a more locally driven broker market are creating a bigger opening for financial lines insurers

Court hits Lawcover with $510k judgment over solicitor's estate planning error

Court hits Lawcover with $510k judgment over solicitor's estate planning error

The insured firm had already collapsed - leaving its PI insurer to face the claim

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