Benjamin Tailor

In the waning days of November, a series of ferocious thunderstorms and hailstorms tore through Queensland (QLD) and New South Wales (NSW), leaving behind a landscape of devastation that has gripped the attention of communities and industries alike. From November 20 to 27, these unrelenting weather

Imagine a world where an algorithm decides whether your insurance claim gets approved or denied, without a single human weighing in on the final call. This isn’t a distant sci-fi scenario—it’s a reality unfolding right now in Florida’s insurance industry, where artificial intelligence (AI) is

Imagine owning a cherished family home in one state, only to relocate for personal reasons, leaving loved ones behind to maintain it, and then facing a devastating fire that destroys everything. When the time comes to file an insurance claim for the damages, the insurer denies coverage with a

Imagine a cornerstone of the Australian insurance broking industry standing at a crossroads, where decades of expertise meet the promise of fresh perspectives. The Insurance Brokers Code Compliance Committee (IBCCC), a vital entity under the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA), ensures

Imagine a state stepping out from under the shadow of federal health directives, charting its own course to protect public health in a time of growing skepticism toward national guidance. That’s exactly what’s happening in Illinois, where Governor JB Pritzker recently signed House Bill 767 into law

Imagine pouring life savings into a dream home, only to watch the builder vanish mid-project, leaving behind unfinished walls and shattered hopes. This nightmare became reality for over 1,700 homeowners in Victoria following the collapse of Porter Davis Homes Group in March 2023, a builder

Imagine a family in Austin, scrambling to balance skyrocketing medical bills with a tight budget, only to realize they’ve missed the window to update their health insurance for 2026. In a region like Central Texas, where rapid population growth in areas such as the Hill Country fuels demand for

Imagine an industry often seen as steadfast and traditional, suddenly transformed by bold visionaries who dared to rewrite the rules. The insurance sector, a backbone of global economies, thrives not just on policies and premiums but on the shoulders of leaders who innovate, mentor, and adapt

Imagine an insurance industry where piles of messy paperwork no longer bog down brokers, where policies are processed in hours instead of days, and where human expertise shines in strategic decision-making rather than mundane data entry. This isn’t a distant dream but a reality taking shape through

Two fires on tankers linked to sanctioned oil trades erupted within hours in the Black Sea, exposing how wartime hazards and opaque operators now intersect to create risks that stretch beyond normal playbooks for insurers and regulators. The episodes sharpened a debate that has simmered since the