- Cohabit's New Digital Platform Revolutionises Strata Insurance Management
In a significant advancement for the strata insurance sector, insurtech company Cohabit has unveiled a digital platform designed to streamline the insurance process for strata schemes.
- NSW Productivity Commission Advocates for Immediate Ban on Strata Manager Commissions
In a significant development for New South Wales' housing sector, Productivity Commissioner Peter Achterstraat has called for the prompt elimination of commissions received by strata managers. This recommendation aims to bolster transparency and affordability within the state's burgeoning strata housing market.
- CHU Introduces Cyber Fraud Coverage in Strata Insurance Policies
In response to the escalating digital threats facing strata communities, CHU Underwriting Agencies has integrated cyber fraud coverage into its standard residential strata insurance policies.
- CHU's 2025 Report Shows Stable Strata Insurance Premiums Amid Market Changes
CHU Underwriting Agencies has released its 2025 State of the Strata Market report, indicating a modest 2.8% increase in strata insurance premiums over the past year. This rise, from $954 to $981 per lot annually, aligns with a 3.
- CHU Strengthens Strata Insurance with Built-in Liability and Immediate Price Visibility
CHU Underwriting Agencies has introduced significant enhancements to its residential strata insurance policies, focusing on built-in liability coverage and immediate price visibility. These reforms aim to make coverage more responsive to the realities of modern strata living and streamline the insurance process for brokers and clients alike.
- Navigating the Rise in Strata Insurance Premiums: Causes and Solutions
In recent years, many Australian strata property owners have faced significant increases in insurance premiums, with some experiencing hikes of 40-80% since 2022. Understanding the underlying causes of these increases is crucial for developing effective strategies to manage and mitigate costs.
- Consumer Advocates Call for Ban on Conflicted Strata Broker Payments
Consumer advocacy groups are urging the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) to explicitly prohibit conflicted remuneration arrangements in strata insurance. This call comes amid concerns that such financial practices may compromise the interests of strata property owners.
- Potential Crisis Looms Over Strata Industry Amid Proposed Insurance Commission Reforms
The strata management sector in Australia is at a crossroads, with proposed reforms to eliminate insurance commissions sparking concerns about the industry's future viability.
- NSW Productivity Commissioner Advocates for Immediate Ban on Strata Manager Commissions
In a significant development for New South Wales' housing sector, Productivity Commissioner Peter Achterstraat has called for the prompt elimination of commissions received by strata managers. This recommendation aims to bolster transparency and affordability within the state's burgeoning strata housing market.
- CHU's 2025 Strata Market Report: Stability in Strata Insurance Amid Rising House Insurance Costs
In its recently released 2025 State of the Strata Market report, CHU, Australia's leading strata insurance underwriting agency, provides an insightful analysis of the current landscape of strata insurance. The report underscores a notable stability in strata insurance premiums, which have seen a modest increase of 2.
- Insurance Council of Australia Advocates for Strata Law Reforms to Mitigate Rising Premiums in Victoria
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has recently called for comprehensive reforms to Victoria's strata legislation, highlighting that inadequate governance and deferred maintenance are contributing to escalating insurance premiums for the state's strata property owners.
- Cohabit's New Digital Platform Revolutionises Strata Insurance Management
In a significant advancement for the strata insurance sector, insurtech company Cohabit has unveiled a digital platform designed to streamline the insurance process for strata schemes.
- NSW Commission Advocates for Prohibition of Strata Insurance Commissions
The New South Wales Productivity and Equality Commission has released a report recommending the prohibition of commission payments to strata managers and insurance brokers within the strata sector. This proposal aims to address longstanding concerns regarding conflicts of interest and the lack of transparency in strata insurance arrangements.
- CHU's Latest Report Sheds Light on Strata Insurance Market Dynamics
Leading strata underwriting agency CHU has unveiled its latest state of the market report, offering a comprehensive analysis of the current landscape and future outlook for the strata industry. This report is particularly relevant for property owners and investors seeking to navigate the evolving strata insurance environment.
- ICA Advocates for Overhaul of Victoria's Strata Legislation
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has recently called for significant reforms to Victoria's strata legislation, highlighting concerns that poor governance and deferred maintenance are contributing to increased insurance premiums for the state's strata property owners.
- CHU Expands Insurance Capacity for Large Strata Developments
CHU, Australia's leading strata insurance underwriting agency, has significantly increased its capacity to insure larger residential and commercial strata developments. The company has raised its maximum single risk capacity from $300 million to $690 million, more than doubling its previous limit.
- Flex Introduces 'Flex Complex' for Challenging Strata Risks
Flex, a strata underwriting agency, has unveiled 'Flex Complex', a new insurance product designed to provide coverage for strata buildings facing challenges in securing insurance due to complex risk factors.
- Strata Insurance Remains Affordable Despite Rising House Insurance Costs
In the year leading up to June 2025, strata insurance premiums in Australia experienced a modest increase of 2.8%, reaching an average of $981 per lot, according to a report by CHU, a leading strata underwriter.
- SCA NSW to Voluntarily Phase Out Insurance Commissions
The Strata Community Association (SCA) NSW has announced a voluntary initiative for its members to phase out the sharing of insurance commissions and broker fees, transitioning to a fee-based structure starting January 1, 2026. This move aims to enhance transparency and align with evolving industry standards.
- CHU Enhances Strata Insurance Coverage for Larger Properties
CHU, Australia's leading strata insurance underwriting agency, has significantly increased its capacity to insure larger residential and commercial strata developments. The company has raised its maximum single risk capacity from $300 million to $690 million, more than doubling its previous limit.
- ACCC Advocates for Elimination of Strata Insurance Commissions
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has called for a ban on strata insurance commissions, highlighting concerns that undisclosed financial arrangements are misleading consumers and driving up insurance costs.
- Insights from CHU's 2025 Strata Market Report
CHU, Australia's leading strata insurance underwriting agency, has unveiled its 2025 State of the Strata Market report, offering a comprehensive analysis of the current landscape and future outlook for the strata industry. This report is particularly relevant for property owners and investors seeking to navigate the evolving strata insurance environment.
- ICA Advocates for Overhaul of Victoria's Strata Legislation
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has recently called for significant reforms to Victoria's strata legislation, highlighting concerns that poor governance and deferred maintenance are contributing to increased insurance premiums for the state's strata property owners.
- NSW Introduces Nation's Strictest Disclosure Rules for Strata Managers
The New South Wales government has taken a significant step towards enhancing transparency within the strata management sector by introducing legislation that imposes the nation's strictest disclosure obligations on strata managers concerning insurance commissions.
- CHU Unveils Enhanced Residential Strata Insurance Policy
CHU, Australia's leading strata insurance underwriting agency, has launched a new residential strata insurance policy designed to better support property owners and strata communities. This initiative reflects CHU's commitment to delivering customer-focused solutions that simplify insurance processes and enhance community resilience.
- ICA Advocates for Strata Law Reforms to Mitigate Rising Insurance Costs in Victoria
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has called for significant reforms to Victoria's strata legislation, highlighting that poor governance and deferred maintenance are leading to increased insurance premiums for the one in five Victorians residing in strata-titled properties.
- Netstrata's Insurance Practices Raise Concerns Over Excessive Fees
Recent developments have brought to light concerns regarding the insurance practices of Netstrata, a prominent strata management firm in Australia. Clients have reported the sudden appearance of past insurance invoices in their online portals, revealing brokerage fees significantly higher than industry norms.
- NSW Enforces Stricter Strata Maintenance Laws
New South Wales has introduced a series of reforms aimed at strengthening the maintenance and repair obligations of strata properties, enhancing the safety and integrity of these communities.
- Whitbread Insurance Brokers Appoints Lia de Sousa as CEO
Whitbread Insurance Brokers has announced the appointment of Lia de Sousa as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant strategic shift towards exclusive specialization in strata insurance services. With nearly four decades of experience in the insurance industry, including over 25 years at Whitbread, Ms.
- CHU Revamps Residential Strata Insurance Policy
CHU Underwriting Agencies, Australia's leading strata insurance provider, has announced significant enhancements to its residential strata insurance policy, reflecting the evolving needs of property owners and strata communities. These updates aim to simplify insurance processes, bridge coverage gaps, and provide more comprehensive protection for strata residents.
- CHU Publishes 2025 State of the Strata Market Report
CHU, Australia's largest strata insurance underwriting agency, has released its 2025 State of the Strata Market report, providing a comprehensive analysis of key industry statistics, trends, and market forces shaping the strata sector. The report addresses critical areas such as affordability, climate-related risks, regulatory reforms, and emerging challenges.
- ICA Advocates for Reforms in Victoria's Strata Legislation
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has called for significant reforms to Victoria's strata legislation, highlighting that poor governance and deferred maintenance are leading to increased insurance premiums for the one in five Victorians residing in strata-titled properties.
- CHU Unveils Enhanced Residential Strata Insurance Policy
CHU, Australia's leading strata insurance underwriting agency, has launched a new residential strata insurance policy designed to better support property owners and strata communities. This initiative reflects CHU's commitment to delivering customer-focused solutions that simplify insurance processes and enhance community resilience.
- Sure Insurance Boosts Strata Coverage Limits to $20 Million
Sure Insurance, a specialist insurer in Northern and Regional Queensland, has announced an increase in its residential strata insurance coverage limits from $5 million to $20 million. This strategic move is designed to address the affordability crisis and improve access to adequate insurance for apartment complexes in these regions.
- ICA Advocates for Reforms in Victoria's Strata Legislation
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has called for significant reforms to Victoria's strata laws, highlighting that poor governance and deferred maintenance are leading to increased insurance premiums for the one in five Victorians residing in strata-titled properties.
- Rising Strata Insurance Costs in the Northern Territory
Homeowners in the Northern Territory are experiencing significant increases in strata insurance premiums, despite the federal government's cyclone reinsurance pool, established in 2022 to mitigate such costs. This development raises concerns about the effectiveness of the pool and the broader implications for property owners in cyclone-prone regions.
- Insurance Capacity Constraints Impacting High-End Strata Properties
High-end strata properties in Australia are facing significant challenges in securing adequate insurance coverage, as the market grapples with capacity constraints. This issue is particularly pronounced for buildings with property values exceeding $300 million, where limited insurer participation is leading to coverage shortfalls and increased premiums.
- Strata Industry Advances Towards Phasing Out Insurance Commissions
The strata management sector in Australia is witnessing a significant shift towards eliminating insurance commissions, a move aimed at enhancing transparency and building trust between strata managers and property owners. This reform is gaining traction, with New South Wales leading the initiative.
- Steadfast Group Under Scrutiny for Alleged Misleading Practices
Steadfast Group, Australia's largest general insurance broker network, has recently come under scrutiny following allegations of misleading clients through undisclosed financial arrangements. These claims have prompted the company to suspend trading on the Australian Stock Exchange, leading to a significant decline in its share price.
- Netstrata Clients Uncover Excessive Insurance Brokerage Fees
Recent developments have brought to light concerns regarding the insurance practices of Netstrata, a prominent strata management firm in Australia. Clients have reported the sudden appearance of past insurance invoices in their online portals, revealing brokerage fees significantly higher than industry norms.
- ICA Calls for Reforms to Victoria's Strata Laws Amid Rising Insurance Costs
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has called for significant reforms to Victoria's strata legislation, highlighting that poor governance and deferred maintenance are leading to increased insurance premiums for the one in five Victorians residing in strata-titled properties.
- Strata Insurance Premiums Hold Steady as House Insurance Costs Surge
In the face of escalating house insurance premiums, strata insurance in Australia has demonstrated remarkable stability, according to the 2025 State of the Strata Market report released by CHU, the nation's leading strata insurance underwriting agency. The report reveals that strata insurance premiums have experienced a modest increase of 2.
- ICA Advocates for Strata Law Reforms to Mitigate Rising Insurance Costs in Victoria
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has called for significant reforms to Victoria's strata legislation, highlighting that poor governance and deferred maintenance are leading to increased insurance premiums for the one in five Victorians residing in strata-titled properties.
- Queensland Strata Owners Urged to Act on Cyclone Mitigation Measures for Insurance Savings
Strata property owners in North and Central Queensland are being encouraged to take advantage of new federal and state initiatives designed to reduce insurance premiums through approved cyclone mitigation activities.
- Australia's Strata Property Market Surpasses $1.4 Trillion in Value
Recent industry reports reveal that the insured value of strata properties in Australia has reached an estimated $1.4 trillion. This significant milestone underscores the growing prominence of strata living, with approximately 4.2 million Australians—about 15% of the population—residing in such properties. This marks an increase of 200,000 residents since 2022.
- Netstrata's Insurance Practices Raise Concerns Over Excessive Fees
Recent developments have brought to light concerns regarding the insurance practices of Netstrata, a prominent strata management firm in Australia. Clients have reported the sudden appearance of past insurance invoices in their online portals, revealing brokerage fees significantly higher than industry norms.
- Steadfast Group Under Investigation for Alleged Misleading Practices
Steadfast Group, Australia's largest general insurance broker network, has recently come under scrutiny following allegations of misleading clients through undisclosed financial arrangements. These claims have prompted the company to suspend trading on the Australian Stock Exchange, leading to a significant decline in its share price.
