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Country Club International and Golf Business Australia combine to reduce risk at Australian golf clubs
Golf Business Australia (GBA), the country’s fastest-growing golf industry-specific insurance and finance provider, has united with Country Club International (CCI), Australia’s...
Jan 5, 2020
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Bushfires predicted to have massive financial impact on Australian tourism industry
The deadly bushfires engulfing Australia’s eastern coast will cost the tourism industry hundreds of millions of dollars, according to the Australian Tourism Industry Council...
Jan 2, 2020
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Significant fall in New Zealand skiing and snowboarding injuries attributed to risk management and education
New Zealand's Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) spent $23.5 million on skiing and snowboarding injuries in 2019 - a 17% fall on the year before - with operators saying...
Dec 3, 2019
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Injuries continue to rise among New Zealand exercisers
Claims for injuries sustained while at the gym or doing exercise continue to increase in New Zealand. According to information from New Zealand’s Accident Compensation...
Sep 20, 2019
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Investigation begins into how Sydney gym was knocked down during nearby demolition
SafeWork NSW has commenced an investigation into how a building on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, which housed a gym and a massage clinic, was irreversibly damaged during demolition...
Sep 6, 2019
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Wellington named New Zealand’s fittest city
An international insurance company has crowned Wellington as New Zealand's fittest city based on its transport system and clean air. AIA (the former American International...
Aug 7, 2019
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Statistics reveal 'massive surge' in sports injuries among New Zealand youth
Statistics released by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) have revealed an alarming spike in sports injuries in children in the 10 to 14 years age-group over the past...
Jul 16, 2019
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Ardent Leisure facing potential $80 million liability in wake of Dreamworld inquest
Shares in Dreamworld operator Ardent Leisure have dropped to a new low this week after analysts suggested it could face massive financial liabilities over the 2016 Dreamworld...
Jun 27, 2019
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Another trampoline centre closure with demise of Townsville’s Launch Zone
The Launch Zone trampoline centre in Townsville, once described as Australia’s largest indoor trampolining arena, has closed its doors, with the space now available for rent....
May 2, 2019
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ACC and ExerciseNZ combine to reduce gym accidents
The Accident Compensation Corporation and the Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) have partnered together to focus on reducing accident rates and costs in the gym...
Sep 30, 2018
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Commercial trampoline centre operators struggle to secure insurance
Following rapid growth in the number of commercial trampoline arenas over recent years which, according to one operator, sees Australia with more centres per capita than any...
Sep 14, 2018
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Golf Australia teams with JLT as official risk partner
Golf Australia and Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) Australia have revealed a three-year partnership, with JLT becoming the Official Risk Partner of Golf Australia and the ISPS...
Jan 9, 2018
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Inside Sport launches 2018 Clubbies Awards
Inside Sport magazine, with the backing of insurers Sportscover and the Confederation of Australian Sport (CAS) have announced details of the 2018 Clubbies Awards. Now entering...
Dec 27, 2017
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Closed Melbourne go-kart complex ravaged by fire
A Melbourne go-kart attraction, closed since early April, has been severely damaged in a fire. Dozens of firefighters were in attendance at the Fun City Sunshine go kart centre...
May 5, 2017
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Family of boy decapitated on US water slide to receive multi million dollar settlement
The family of Caleb Schwab, who died in August last year after riding on the world’s tallest waterslide at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City, USA, have reportedly...
May 4, 2017
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Call for insurers to recognise hot springs bathing as complementary therapy
Newly published health and biomedical sciences research suggests hot springs bathing warrants consideration from Australian health practitioners and insurers as a complementary...
Feb 19, 2017
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Allianz backs mental health in the arts initiative
Insurer Allianz has been announced as the sponsorship of the Arts Wellbeing Collective for 2017 – a one year prevention and early intervention pilot program delivered by Arts...
Feb 13, 2017
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'Uneconomic to repair' Christchurch's Lancaster Park
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has revealed that the city's Lancaster Park, the South Island’s major sport stadium prior to the February 2011 Canterbury earthquake, is...
Dec 9, 2016
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Former Wallaby joins industry insurers SLE Group
SLE Group has announced the addition of former Wallaby Benn Robinson to its staff team in the role of insurance underwriter. Robinson, who played 72 times for the Wallabies and...
Dec 5, 2016
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New Bupa fitness tracking app designed to increase wellbeing
As part of its purpose is to help Australians live longer, healthier and happier lives, Bupa has launched a fitness tracking social app designed to increase workforce wellbeing....
Sep 15, 2016
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realSpaces initiative aims to support active lifestyles in local communities
As part of their Corporate Social Responsibility program, the Real Insurance Group have launched a $1 million funding program to assist Councils across Australia in the...
Jul 27, 2016
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Risk solutions for venues and large public gatherings
Mindful that large public gatherings are often favoured targets for people who want to cause mass disruption and chaos or who want to send a loud message, global insurance...
Jun 12, 2016
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Insurer Sovereign to reward New Zealanders for healthy living
New Zealand insurer Sovereign has launched the country's first loyalty programme that will reward people for their everyday health choices including getting out for a walk,...
Apr 27, 2016
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QBE to partner British and Irish Lions 2017 New Zealand tour
Insurer QBE has been announced as the Principal Partner of the British & Irish Lions for their 2017 tour of New Zealand. QBE will join an elite global group of sponsors...
Apr 23, 2016
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