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The risk of being uninsured – a case study

The risk of being uninsured – a case study

Recently I was at a conference and at the final dinner was sitting next to a young lady who relayed an event in her life where she paid a huge price for thinking she could save some money by not insuring her car while she was enjoying a overseas holiday. Her logic was the car would be parked off the street in her family’s driveway […]

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SEE WHAT’S NEW IN POLICYCOMPARISON

SEE WHAT’S NEW IN POLICYCOMPARISON

AUGUST 2026 – PCI PolicyComparison Report  The PolicyComparison team has remained focused on maintaining accurate up to date policies. The following below provides an overview of their progress and achievements throughout the month.  366 Policies Received (49 for Policy library)230 Policy / Section Changes6 New Wordings/Sections to LMI Policy Comparison NEW INSURER / POLICY WORDINGS/SECTIONS POLICY COMPARISON TEAM HAVE FOUND THE FOLLOWING RECENT CHANGES: Comments Summary of Changes vary per […]

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Finalists Named as Countdown Begins for 10th Annual Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence

Finalists Named as Countdown Begins for 10th Annual Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence

The 10th annual Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence will be held at The Establishment at 252 George St, Sydney NSW 2000 starting at 5pm on Thursday 27th August 2026. Supply is limited; however you can still purchase tickets here Mansfield awards With 2 weeks to go the 2026 Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence, the judging committee have announced new categories and named the finalists in […]

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Remembering Tim Wedlock

Remembering Tim Wedlock

I am sure it was a massive shock to everyone who knew Tim on hearing of his tragic death in Nashville having been hit by a car while he was legally crossing a very busy pedestrian crossing on the corner of 4th and Broadway. Three other pedestrians are injured some critically. Many of us had the opportunity to work with Tim on projects and the […]

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SEE WHAT’S NEW IN POLICYCOMPARISON

SEE WHAT’S NEW IN POLICYCOMPARISON

JULY 2026 – PCI PolicyComparison Report  The PolicyComparison team has remained focused on maintaining accurate up to date policies. The following below provides an overview of their progress and achievements throughout the month.  183 Policies Received (32 for Policy library)137 Policy / Section Changes5 New Wordings/Sections to LMI Policy Comparison NEW INSURER / POLICY WORDINGS/SECTIONS POLICY COMPARISON TEAM HAVE FOUND THE FOLLOWING RECENT CHANGES: Comments TEMPLATE CHANGES Commercial Pack – […]

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Nominations close tomorrow for the Mansfield Awards – Have you got your ticket

Nominations close tomorrow for the Mansfield Awards – Have you got your ticket

The 10th annual Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence will be held at The Establishment at 252 George St, Sydney NSW 2000 starting at 5pm on Thursday 27th August 2026. The Awards acknowledge and celebrate the extremely important and often overlooked work of claims teams in Australia. Nominations for the awards close tomorrow Tuesy 30th June 2026. It is a great night any everyone is invited […]

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SEE WHAT’S NEW IN POLICYCOMPARISON

SEE WHAT’S NEW IN POLICYCOMPARISON

JUNE 2026 – PCI PolicyComparison Report  The PolicyComparison team has remained focused on maintaining accurate up to date policies. The following below provides an overview of their progress and achievements throughout the month.  270 Policies Received (25 for Policy library)216 Policy / Section Changes23 New Wordings/Sections to LMI Policy Comparison NEW INSURER / POLICY WORDINGS/SECTIONS POLICY COMPARISON TEAM HAVE FOUND THE FOLLOWING RECENT CHANGES: Comments TEMPLATE CHANGES Commercial Pack – […]

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2026 Mansfield Awards: The Loss Adjuster of the Year Award

2026 Mansfield Awards: The Loss Adjuster of the Year Award

Help us celebrate the best in the business! The role of a Loss Adjuster is absolutely paramount in our industry. They serve as the essential, impartial investigator on the ground, providing the precise technical expertise and objective management needed to navigate the complex path from crisis to a fair resolution. Their dedication to detailed, accurate assessment is what ultimately transforms the promise of insurance into […]

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2026 Mansfield Awards: The Broker Claims Team of the Year Award

2026 Mansfield Awards: The Broker Claims Team of the Year Award

The Indispensable Role of the Broker A broker’s dedication to navigating complexities and advocating for the best possible outcome is what transforms the promise of insurance into a tangible reality. This new category is designed to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the teams that consistently deliver on that promise when it matters most. This addition represents a pivotal step in our mission to recognize and […]

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THE PURPLE MANSFIELD

THE PURPLE MANSFIELD

Do you know someone deserving of thePurple Mansfield Award? At its core, the Purple Mansfield is a humanitarian accolade. Unlike technical or data-driven categories, it is dedicated entirely to the human element of insurance. Nominations for the 2026 Purple Mansfield Award are open until 30th June 2026 and entering is simple: just complete our online form and tell us, in 500 words or less, why […]

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