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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ClaimsComparison.com / Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence Survey closing 30June 2026
The Clock is Ticking—There’s Still Time to Nominate! Help us spotlight the best in the business by submitting your nominations and completing the industry survey by 30 June : Claims Comparison Survey To learn how the star ratings are awarded please go to: https://claimscomparison.com/about-rating/how-we-rate. Please note that every Australian Insurer and Underwriting Agency is able to win and or be awarded a star rating at […]
LMI is hiring
As LMI continues to grow in claims work. Despite several new hires LMI Group, LMI Forensics and Aequum Adjusters are looking to hire loss adjusters, and or claims preparers in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. The positions range from trainee, to highly experienced. If you are interested or know of someone who may be, please send in a CV on my email address: customerrelations@LMIGroup.com. All enquiries […]
Autumn is upon us – time to check the gutters
With Autumn now upon us, it is an important time to check and clean out your gutters and downpipes to avoid the chance of water entering your home or business. In a recent check I was staggered to find a plant had been growing in the rain head in one of our downpipes. I also found that leaf guards that we had fitted to keep […]
Journal Article Examines Impact of Residential Fire Sprinklers on E-Scooter Fires Caused by Thermal Runaway of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Due to the number of fatal and or serious fires involving e-scooters, we at LMI have been doing a lot of research around the risk posed by lithium batteries with the aim of producing a comprehensive course to help the industry and the public understand this risk. On a personal note, other than phones and tablets, I do not allow any charging of lithium batteries […]
Burst flexi hoses are a major cause of losses in homes and residential strata.
Yesterday, I posted an article on lithium batteries in e-scooters which is an area of interest in our risk management division. Today I turn my attention to losses resulting from burst flexi pipes. The reason for this is that the frequency and severity of the losses from burst flexi pipes is increasing, particularly in residential strata but also in free standing homes. Steve Manning prepared […]
Question on Notice of Cancellation – War and Strikes Risks (only).
With the outbreak of hostilities in and around the Middle East many insurers have exercised the War Cancellation Clause in their hull or cargo policies. This has prompted a number of questions being put to me as Insured’s and Brokers were naturally disappointed. First up, I would explain that this is not a new development. While the exclusion of war risks (“Free of Capture and […]