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May 3
2013
Hollard’s Richard Enthoven joins ICA Board of Directors
May 2
2013
Media statement: ICA welcomes further Victorian FSL details
March 15
2013
ICA welcomes Productivity Commission report
February 28
2013
Insurers welcome $100 million federal commitment to fund flood mitigation infrastructure
February 21
2013
Bundaberg insurance forum gives policyholders opportunity to discuss recovery
February 8
2013
Catastrophe update: claims for 2013 pass $670 million
February 8
2013
ICA Board welcomes two new directors
February 6
2013
Insurers invite disaster-affected Bundaberg policyholders to insurance forum
February 1
2013
OPINION: Flood mitigation is best protection - © 2013 Insurance Council of Australia Limited
February 1
2013
Insurers working with Tasmanian Government on bushfire clean up
January 31
2013
Policyholders can begin flood clean up, says ICA
January 30
2013
Assessors entering flood-affected towns
January 29
2013
Insurance Council declares catastrophe for storm-affected NSW regions; QLD update
January 27
2013
Queensland storms and inundation triggers state-wide catastrophe declaration
January 18
2013
ICA unveils speaker line-up for revamped 2013 Regulatory Update Seminar
January 16
2013
Insurance Council declares catastrophe for Coonabarabran bushfire
January 10
2013
ICA announces community forum for Tasmanian bushfire policyholders
January 10
2013
ICA issues updated advice for farmers and those left homeless by Tasmanian bushfires
January 9
2013
Bushfire update and advice for policyholders
January 8
2013
Tasmanian bushfire claims pass $42m as insurers brace for heatwave
January 7
2013
Assessors ready to enter Tasmanian bushfire zones
January 5
2013
Insurance Council declares catastrophe for SE Tasmanian bushfires
January 4
2013
Insurers stand ready to assist those affected by bushfires
January 3
2013
Insurance Council Board announces resignations
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December 20
2012
New flood database expands insurers’ knowledge of risk
December 20
2012
Unfair contract terms announcement is positive for consumers and industry
December 17
2012
Impact of Cyclone Evan on travellers
December 14
2012
Common-sense taxi reforms will benefit all road users
December 11
2012
Don’t give criminals the satisfaction this holiday season
November 30
2012
Extreme temperatures herald season of severe storms and bushfires
November 30
2012
Insurance Council welcomes privacy amendments
November 23
2012
ICA media statement: FOS report shows effectiveness of dispute resolution process
November 23
2012
Insurance Council and James Cook University announce strata risk research
November 19
2012
Victims of Queensland and New South Wales storms should contact insurers as a priority
November 13
2012
Key positions change on Insurance Council Board
October 31
2012
Statement: Impact of US Hurricane Sandy on travellers and premiums
October 17
2012
Time to prepare for high bushfire risk, says Insurance Council of Australia
October 10
2012
Insurance Council signs up as founding member of Global Federation of Insurance Associations
September 28
2012
Check your boat is insured before you take to the water
September 24
2012
Emergency services funding reforms are essential to end unfair tax on NSW policyholders
September 21
2012
Growth in flood cover shows consumers are making informed decisions
September 20
2012
Insurers are not over collecting on Victorian FSL obligations
August 28
2012
Victorian Government consigns unfair fire services levy to the history books
August 24
2012
Insurance Council urges ACT to pass CTP reforms
July 8
2012
Insurance Council calls for more action against professional car thieves
July 5
2012
NSW Government takes significiant step towards tax reform
July 5
2012
Going away this WA school break? Make sure you're covered
June 28
2012
Roma flood mitigation commitment is a positive step, says Insurance Council
June 28
2012
Insurance Council welcomes Federal Government’s response to insurance inquiries
June 26
2012
End of financial year is an ideal time to review small business insurance
June 25
2012
Statement: Mental health and general insurance
June 20
2012
Media statement: Victorian earthquake
June 18
2012
Insurance Council welcomes Standard Definition of Flood
June 15
2012
Insurers alert policyholders to scam targeting storm victims
June 12
2012
Insurance Council welcomes NSW Budget steps towards insurance tax reform
June 6
2012
Victorian and NSW storm victims urged to put safety first
June 6
2012
Insurance Council urges states to follow ACT lead on phasing out insurance taxes
May 30
2012
Spike in vehicle thefts triggers reminder to motorists: Guard your keys
May 25
2012
ICA’s opening statement on the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme
May 23
2012
Insurance Council calls on UnionsNSW to withdraw misleading WorkCover ads
May 22
2012
RACT Insurance joins Insurance Council of Australia
May 18
2012
Tasmanian Budget makes insurance less affordable for householders
May 14
2012
NSW Greens’ WorkCover allegations are improper and without basis
May 11
2012
Insurance Council welcomes new Board members
May 9
2012
Federal Government ignores urgent need for flood mitigation spending
May 9
2012
Insurers welcome Budget’s NDIS commitment
May 4
2012
Insurance Council board appoints independent Code of Practice reviewer
May 1
2012
Victorian Budget: Insurance Council welcomes renewed commitment to replace Fire Services Levy
April 30
2012
ICA media statement: Establishment of a National Disability Insurance Scheme
April 27
2012
Insurance Council welcomes Productivity Commission draft report on climate change adaptation
March 30
2012
Be prepared this Easter holiday
March 22
2012
ICA media statement: House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs’ Inquiry into Residential Strata Insurance
March 16
2012
Flood report: ICA welcomes focus on improved flood protection and mitigation
March 8
2012
ICA declares catastrophe for NSW and Victorian flood zones
March 5
2012
Insurers monitoring flooding in five states and territories
March 1
2012
Insurers anticipate $111m in claims for south-west Queensland catastrophe
February 28
2012
Insurance industry has already acted on key recommendations of Perrett Report, says ICA
February 22
2012
Government and industry continue to work together to strengthen regulatory framework
February 17
2012
Advice for travellers following Air Australia grounding
February 15
2012
ICA Board approves revisions to industry Code of Practice
February 9
2012
South-west Queensland catastrophe update and advice to policyholders
February 4
2012
ICA declares catastrophe for SW QLD inundation.
February 3
2012
Media statement: NSW WorkCover reforms
January 25
2012
Insurers ready for rainstorm inquiries and claims
January 16
2012
Christmas Day catastrophe claims pass $550 million.
January 11
2012
Insurers identify measures to address flood policy affordability
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December 26
2011
Insurers assisting Christmas Day storm victims
December 21
2011
Cost of 2011’s catastrophes passes $4.3 billion as builders take a break
December 18
2011
Insurers alert holidaymakers to dangers of social media
December 9
2011
The Insurance Council appoints Vicki Mullen as a General Manager Consumer Relations
November 28
2011
Insurance assessors enter Margaret River bushfire zone
November 24
2011
Insurance industry declares catastrophe for Margaret River bushfires
November 21
2011
La Nina warnings a timely reminder to check flood risk and insurance policies
November 14
2011
Insurers welcome standard flood definition
November 3
2011
Check policies before natural disaster season hits
October 31
2011
Travel insurers standing by for Qantas claims inquiries
October 25
2011
No lack of choice for consumers, says ICA
September 22
2011
Are you well insured this summer: ICA
September 19
2011
Insurance Council Welcomes Flood Mapping
July 31
2011
Mandatory flood cover not the answer
July 14
2011
ICA response to NDIR
June 28
2011
Insurance Claim Payments on the Increase
June 22
2011
Chilean Volcanic Ash Cloud
May 19
2011
Australians Back Insurance Industry Plan To Tackle Disasters
May 10
2011
QLD Insurance Claims Assessments Near Completion
April 5
2011
Industry Continues Work on Flood Reforms
March 4
2011
ICA supports National Disaster Insurance Review
February 18
2011
General Insurance Industry Supports QLD Legal Aid
February 11
2011
Revised Claims Figures – QLD and VIC
February 8
2011
First Insurance Council sponsored community meeting in Ipswich tonight
February 7
2011
QLD Recovery Process – Progress Report
February 7
2011
Perth Bushfires
February 3
2011
Insurance Council sponsors Queensland community meetings
February 3
2011
Tropical Cyclone Yasi
January 31
2011
Initial Victorian Flood Figures
January 30
2011
Insurable Losses Increase in QLD
January 28
2011
Industry Establishes Hydrologist Panel
January 27
2011
10 Point Plan to Tackle Disasters
January 24
2011
Cost of QLD flood escalates
January 19
2011
More Flood Mapping Data Needed in QLD
January 18
2011
ICA Supports Qld Commission of Inquiry
January 18
2011
Flooding in North Western Victoria.
January 14
2011
Latest Insurance Snapshot for QLD Floods
January 10
2011
ICA new president announcement
January 7
2011
Update on Queensland Flooding
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December 29
2010
Flood in Queensland
December 29
2010
Flooding in Queensland
December 17
2010
2011 annual resilience award $50,000 - for durable housing
November 12
2010
Preparing for the cyclone season in WA
November 12
2010
Preparing for the cyclone season in the Territory
November 12
2010
Preparing for the Queensland cyclone season
November 12
2010
Preparing for the WA cyclone season
November 12
2010
Prepare for ACT bushfire season
November 12
2010
Prepare for the NSW bushfire season
November 12
2010
Prepare for the Queensland bushfire season
November 12
2010
Prepare for South Australian bushfire season
November 12
2010
Prepare for the Tasmanian bushfire season
November 12
2010
Prepare for the West Australian bushfire season
November 12
2010
Tips for protection during the Victorian bushfire season
October 17
2010
Flooding in southern NSW
October 7
2010
ICA supports Disaster Resilience Plans
September 5
2010
Flooding in North Eastern Victoria
August 27
2010
Fire Services Levy to be abolished
July 31
2010
Fire Services Levy in Victoria Must Go
June 8
2010
Abolition of IPT in NSW Budget
May 6
2010
Winner of the Insurance Council of Australia 2010 Resilience Award
May 2
2010
ICA welcomes Henry Review
April 15
2010
Update on Perth Severe Storms
March 23
2010
Severe Storms in Perth
March 8
2010
Flood Update for SW Queensland
March 8
2010
Severe Weather in Victoria
March 3
2010
Flooding in SW and SE Queensland
February 12
2010
ICA board appoints new CEO
January 15
2010
Johnson Report Recommendations Strongly Supported
January 4
2010
Board Membership for 2010
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December 31
2009
Toodyay Bushfires
December 31
2009
Advice for policyholders affected by the Toodyay bushfires
November 27
2009
Industry in focus - Tort Law Reforms 5 years on
November 5
2009
Kerrie Kelly to leave the Insurance Council
October 30
2009
Green Paper highlights fire services funding issues
October 27
2009
Insurance Council welcomes climate change impact report
October 16
2009
Tips for protection during the ACT bushfire season
October 16
2009
Tips for protection during the NSW bushfire season
October 16
2009
Tips for protection during the Victorian bushfire season
October 16
2009
Tips for protection during the SA bushfire season
October 16
2009
Tips for protection during the QLD bushfire season
October 16
2009
Tips for protection during the WA bushfire season
October 16
2009
Tips for protection during the Tasmanian bushfire season
October 16
2009
Tips for protection during the NT bushfire season
June 29
2009
Management of Repairable Write-offs
June 1
2009
Review of the General Insurance Code of Practice
May 26
2009
Update on Southeast QLD and Northern NSW Initial Claims Received
May 22
2009
Proposed Review of Fire Services Levy in Victoria Welcomed
May 21
2009
Heavy Rains in South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales
April 2
2009
Northern NSW Heavy Rains Initial Claims Received
March 13
2009
Victorian Claims Assessments Nearing Completion
March 12
2009
Victorian Bushfire Appeal Funds
March 4
2009
Victorian Claims Assessments Progressing Well
March 1
2009
Call to Royal Commission to Look at Non-Insurance
February 25
2009
Update on Catastrophe Statistics
February 20
2009
Recovery from Bushfires Continues
February 18
2009
NSW Flooding
February 17
2009
Claims Received for Victorian Bushfires
February 10
2009
Flooding in North Queensland - Update
February 10
2009
Victorian bushfires - policyholder assistance
February 8
2009
Victorian Bushfires
February 4
2009
Flooding in North Queensland
February 2
2009
Taskforce to Handle Recovery from Victorian Bushfires
January 30
2009
General Insurance Industry Achieving Results in SE Queensland Recovery
January 20
2009
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry to speak at Regulatory Update Seminar
January 14
2009
Got An Idea? - $50,000 Resilience Award Entries Now Open
January 13
2009
Heavy Rainfall & Flooding in Far North Queensland
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