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Medibank encourages Australians to undertake simple at home health checks
While the majority of Australians believe good health is the most important aspiration in life, many are concerned they won’t be able to achieve it. However, leading health...
Mar 5, 2016
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Australian sport reveals united anti-doping efforts leading up to Rio 2016
The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA), the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) and the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) have revealed details of their Rio 2016...
Feb 16, 2016
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Counting the cost of beach theft
With the aim of making beachgoers more security conscious, New Zealand insurers State Insurance have released advice that thefts of valuables at the beach cost victims an...
Jan 12, 2016
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Christchurch City Council to receive $635 million post-earthquake insurance settlement
Christchurch City Council is to receive a global settlement of $635 million from its insurers for all its facilities damaged in the 2010/11 Canterbury earthquakes, including...
Dec 18, 2015
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Qantas and nib combine to link to health insurance with activity rewards
In another example of brands and insurers looking to link with wearable technologies, Qantas is combining with health insurer nib to launch a new health insurance scheme that...
Nov 23, 2015
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Insurer MLC launches smartwatch technology to drive discounts for members reaching fitness goals
Insurer MLC is to offer new members the opportunity to save on their life insurance premiums by reaching fitness goals and living a healthier lifestyle. Using an Intel® Basis...
Nov 19, 2015
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Stadium Southland insurers awarded nearly $17 million in damages after 2010 roof collapse
New Zealand's High Court has awarded Stadium Southland's insurers nearly $17 million after it found the arena's roof collapsed under snow in 2010 because a stadium engineer and...
Sep 20, 2015
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Leisureinsure Australia not accepting new business or renewals
After several months of trying to establish the status of the Leisureinsure Australia Pty Ltd, Australasian Leisure Managemen t has learned that the underwriting agency is no...
Jun 26, 2015
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Rugby union open to Lancaster Park return
The Crusaders and Canterbury teams would be prepared to return to Christchurch’s Lancaster Park if the earthquake damaged stadium is repaired. Crusaders and Canterbury Rugby...
Apr 26, 2015
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Insurers suggest earthquake-damaged Christchurch Stadium can be fixed for less than $50 million
After years of behind-the-scenes negotiations Christchurch City Council’s insurance company has restated its belief that the city’s earthquake-damaged Lancaster Park (the former...
Apr 18, 2015
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Sportscover focusing on expansion following approval of Hamilton deal
Following regulatory approval for the change of control of two of its Lloyd’s businesses - Lloyd’s managing agency Sportscover Underwriting Limited, and the Lloyd’s brokerage...
Apr 2, 2015
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Queensland entrepreneur launches new adventure tourism insurance company
A new insurance company that specialises in personal and property insurance for the often very specific needs of the adventure travel and sports market has been launched. No...
Dec 29, 2014
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Wheelchair athletes to ‘Rumble in Rocks' on Australia Day
Wheelchair athletes from across the globe will descend upon Sydney for the 26th annual GIO Summer Down Under Series, with the highlight event, the Oz Day 10K, taking place on...
Nov 27, 2014
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Rolling Stones battle insurance underwriters over for $12.7 million tour cancellation claim
The Rolling Stones are locked in a legal battle with their insurance underwriters over the band's $12.7 million claim for cancelled tour dates in Australia and New Zealand,...
Nov 13, 2014
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Anytime Vision to promote HIF in Anytime Fitness clubs
Medical insurer HIF is to get exclusive access to promote its products to Anytime Fitness club members via the Anytime Vision platform. Commenting on the latest media...
Oct 21, 2014
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Sportscover backs Indigenous Marathon Project
Leading industry insurer Sportscover Australia has announced that its official charity for 2014/15 is Rob de Castella’s Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP). The IMP is a...
Sep 21, 2014
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NRL commits to new player insurance scheme
The National Rugby League (NRL) and the 16 clubs have confirmed their commitment to developing a new player insurance scheme which will significantly increase payments for...
Jul 24, 2014
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Sportscover nominated as Employer of the Year
Industry insurer Sportscover has been nominated as a finalist in the Generation i Youth Development and Employer of the Year category at the 2014 Australia and New Zealand...
Jul 3, 2014
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Kimberley ultramarathon burns victim earns multi-million dollar settlement
Turia Pitt, one of two women who suffered life-threatening burns while competing in the Kimberley ultramarathon in 2011, has reportedly reached a $10 million out-of-court...
May 29, 2014
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Leisureinsure underwriting agency specialises in amusements and entertainment
Leisureinsure Australia Pty Ltd is a new underwriting agency focussing specifically on the business of insuring events and activities within the world of amusements,...
May 29, 2014
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AudienceView clients to offer ticket insurance to customers
Events and entertainment e-commerce software provide AudienceView has joined with JMM at Lloyd's of London in an international partnership that will allow AudienceView clients...
May 28, 2014
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Insurance broker appointed for Christchurch anchor projects
Insurance broker Marsh Limited has been appointed by the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) to act as broker and risk consultant for the Christchurch CBD...
Mar 13, 2014
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Research review suggests benefits outweigh the risks of injury in junior sport
A review of published scientific literature on the rates of injury in junior football codes in Australia and New Zealand suggest that the benefits of junior sports far outweigh...
Jan 20, 2014
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Company Christmas parties: 'tis the season to be
Insurance brokers OAMPS have issued guidance to businesses staging company Christmas functions, reminding them that the rules associated with regular business operations still...
Dec 13, 2013
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