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Welcome to Insurance Matters, your online resource for all things Insurance.

On this page you will find our latest thinking in the form of alerts, publications, articles, opinions and podcasts. With our insights all in the one place, we aim to make it as easy as possible to find what you are looking for to support you in how you do business every day.

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5 February 2025 | Renée Sadler shortlisted for the 2025 Insurance Business Australia Awards

Renée Sadler has been shortlisted in the Women of Distinction category in the 2025 Insurance Business Australia Awards.
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5 February 2025 | Michelle Taylor recognised in Doyle's Guide

Michelle Taylor has been recognised as a Leading Admiralty, Shipping & Maritime Lawyer in Doyle's Guide.
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29 January 2025 | From the steamship era to the digital age – 100 years of the Hague Rules

In August this year, the shipping community celebrated and reflected on a significant milestone: the 100th anniversary of the Hague Rules.
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24 January 2025 | Sparke Helmore announces Special Counsel and Senior Associate new year promotions

Congratulations to Ben Gottlieb, Sara Mariniello, Sheila Said, and Emma Simpson who are all celebrating a new year promotion.
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22 January 2025 | Sparke Helmore announces Partner promotion

We're pleased to announce that Lauren McHugh from our CTP and Casualty Insurance practices has been promoted to Partner, effective 1 January 2025.
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12 November 2024 | Variation in Sex Characteristics (Restricted Medical Treatment) Act 2023 (ACT)

In an Australian first, the Australian Capital Territory has passed legislation to regulate medical interventions for people with variations in sex characteristics.
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23 October 2024 | When do WorkCover WA provisional payments commence?

WorkCover has taken the view that when provisional payments are made, they are to be made from the date of first incapacity.
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3 October 2024 | MGAs find new function as the insurance industry's innovation 'sandboxes'

Global Insurance Law Connect has launched its report into opportunities for growth in the global MGA market, and including commentary on the position in Australia.
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2 September 2024 | SparkeWatch - August 2024 edition

Be in the know when it comes to Australian class actions, regulatory and D&O developments and emerging risk trends.
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22 August 2024 | High Court of Australia rules on Corporate Systems Unconscionability and Director's Accessorial Liability

The High Court has found a company liable for unconscionability based on changes made to the company's systems controls and an individual CEO liable for being knowingly concerned in the company's contravention.

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