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Catastrophe update: SA bushfires and Brisbane hailstorm

Insurers reconfirm support for safe, fair and transparent vehicle repairs

The ICA strongly supports the need for safe vehicle repairs

Insurance Council declares Catastrophe for South Australian bushfires

The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared a Catastrophe for bushfire-affected regions near Adelaide

ICA urges property owners to complete final details of bushfire preparation

ICA urges residents of bushfire-prone areas to make sure they are adequately prepared for an emergency

Government Actuary report on home and contents insurance prices in North Queensland

Government actuary correctly diagnoses North Queensland’s cyclone impact as driver of insurance prices

Recovering from a disaster

Take sensible precautions during and immediately after a storm to protect yourself and your family

Warning over holiday e-leasing

The ICA urges householders to contact their insurer before renting out their home

Insurers concerned about consumer rights and protections on Nth Qld insurance rules

Car ride share warning

ICA urges Australians to be aware of the potential impact
car ride-sharing services might have on their insurance

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About ICA

The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) is the representative body of the general insurance industry in Australia. Its members represent more than 90 per cent of total premium income written by private sector general insurers. Insurance Council members, both insurers and reinsurers, are a significant part of the Australian financial services system.

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Registrations for the 2015 Regulatory Update are now open. Click here for more details: http://t.co/CcldSiDfT2 View
#bnestorms As at 8am (Queensland time) today, 100,223 claims lodged, estimated insurance losses at $1,040 million #storms #insurance View
#sabushfires As at 8.30am (SA time) today, 737 claims lodged, insured losses at $24.9 million #Bushfires #Adelaide #insurance View
RT @UIAUS: #DFAT has issued two travel advice updates for parts of #Indonesia and #India. For #travel #insurance tips, visit http://t.co/r0… View
#sabushfires As at 9am (SA time) today, 350 claims lodged, insured losses at $13 million #Bushfires #Adelaide #insurance View
RT @abcnewsMelb: Victoria was lucky not to have more serious fires at the weekend says Craig Lapsley. http://t.co/L7PqgWRt7B http://t.co/rh… View
RT @abcnews: #AdelaideHills bushfire: How disaster struck on Adelaide's doorstep #SAFires http://t.co/46IWZ7ym08 http://t.co/A1sU9ingD3 View
RT @ABC_NewsRadio: .@RedCrossAU providing initial care, comfort & long-term support to people affected by #SAfires @Jaiotoole12 http://t.co… View
RT @NIBA_Australia: The @ICAUS declares SA #bushfires as a catastrophe event. Insurers will escalate their response accordingly. #ausins View
Insurers declare Catastrophe for #sabushfires to escalate response and help policyholders: http://t.co/FAoeX3zhQJ #bushfires #adelaide View
RT @nswtaxi: Insurance Council of Australia (@ICAUS) warns rideshare drivers unlikely to be covered by insurance, via @y7finance https://t… View
Beware of shonky and unauthorised tradespeople offering storm repairs via @612brisbane http://t.co/93h59UaujN View
@stilgherrian Re UberX: insurers are very concerned for the drivers - they may not have coverage: http://t.co/UyBEEBS9Uf View
@darrendavidson Re UberX: insurers are very concerned for the drivers: http://t.co/UyBEEBS9Uf View
RT @greg_hoy: Tonight on ABC TV 7.30. Wrestling with Uber X. The nightmare facing the taxi industry and it's regulators. View
@greg_hoy Insurance industry also concerned: http://t.co/gyqHITjhuC View
#bnestorms As at 9am (Queensland time) today, 86,800 claims lodged, current estimated ‘as at now’ cost - $804 m #storms #insurance View
Cyclone risk is the main reason NQ insurance higher than Bris/Syd/Melb - Aus Gov Actuary http://t.co/bRawCbpwK1 http://t.co/Cd26RulHmw View
@stephenhuppert Insurers pay $1.40 for every $1 received in NQ - and claims costs 80% higher than Syd/Mel/Bris. http://t.co/kePC1cGhju View
via @niba_australia Insurance & Risk - Government actuary backs insurers again http://t.co/369DOV1LOV View

Catastrophe update: SA bushfires and Brisbane hailstorm

Insurers reconfirm support for safe, fair and transparent vehicle repairs

Insurance Council declares Catastrophe for South Australian bushfires

ICA urges property owners to complete final details of bushfire preparation

Government Actuary report on home and contents insurance prices in North Queensland