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State of the Nation 2026 Report: A guide to personal injury claims across Australia
Australia's personal injury landscape continues to evolve at pace. While each jurisdiction retains its distinct legislative framework, 2026 has seen a sharpening of the differences that matter most to insurers, particularly in pre-litigation processes, limitation regimes, and the assessment of damages. Our State of the Nation Report for 2026 distils the procedural rules, limitation periods and damages frameworks that shape claims outcomes in each Australian state and territory. From highly ...
MBIE updates the construction sector on proportionate liability, earthquake-prone buildings, self-certification and more
By: Antony Holden, Misha Henaghan, Mathew Francis, Richie Flinn, Katie Shanks, Sam Hider Today, the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment in New Zealand (MBIE) hosted a webinar on the work it is doing across a variety of building reforms. These reforms affect liability exposure, insurance settings, compliance costs and the building consent process. The key updates include: Proportionate liability legislation is advanced but awaiting introduction; Earthquake-prone building reform is expected ...
2026 Wotton Kearney APIG Scholarship: Applications Open
Applications for the Wotton Kearney APIG Scholarship for 2026 are now open! In partnership with the Australasian Professional Indemnity Group (APIG), this annual scholarship awards AUD$9,500 in funding towards attending an international conference of the winner's choice related to professional indemnity insurance or their specialist product area (for example, cyber or environmental insurance). For over a decade, the annual Australian WK APIG Scholarship has recognised outstanding contribution and talent in ...