Insurance Council of Australia

Safety is the priority. Monitor conditions & follow advice from emergency services.

Screenshot from Windy 18/3/26

#CycloneNarelle is currently forecast to make landfall in a few days. Safety is always the first priority but there are some practical steps to prepare for an imminent cyclone. 🏠Secure all loose items outside your property. 🚗Secure boats or vehicles & move your car under cover. 🧹Clear your gutters & property of loose material that could damage your property in the event of extreme winds. 📡Monitor weather conditions & follow advice from emergency services.

Insurers supporting Queensland flood-affected communities - deploying assessors, fast-tracking claims & working directly with policyholders to help communities begin recovery. While the priority is on recovery, this event underscores the urgent need for greater resilience investment in flood-affected communities. 🔗insurancecouncil.com.au/resource/insur…

Significant Events declared for NT & Queensland floods: This is an unfolding weather event & insurers’ priority is community safety. insurancecouncil.com.au/resource/signi…

@ICAUS declares two Significant Events for communities impacted by the recent severe rainfall & flooding across the Northern Territory & Queensland, activating the ICA’s preliminary catastrophe processes including claims data collection & analysis, & stakeholder engagement. Image courtesy of Bundaberg Regional Council

Red tape & legal costs pushing small business insurance out of reach. Read more in our media release. 🔗insurancecouncil.com.au/resource/red-t…

As extreme conditions persist, your safety is the priority. Please monitor weather conditions via @BOM_Qld & follow advice from emergency services. Keep up to date, stay safe & remember - if it’s flooded, forget it.

Safety is always the priority - monitor conditions via @BOM_Qld & listen to emergency services. And remember, if it’s flooded, forget it. 🚗

@ICAUS is monitoring major flooding across Northern Australia. Remember safety is always the priority - monitor conditions & listen to emergency services. If your property is impacted, contact your insurer.

You can read more in our media release: insurancecouncil.com.au/resource/insur…

@ICAUS & #insurers are hosting one-on-one consultations in Ingham on Tuesday, 10 March to assist customers affected by the recent extreme weather and the floods of February 2025. Book here: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?o…

Read on: Travel insurers supporting Australians impacted by Middle East conflict insurancecouncil.com.au/resource/trave…

Media Release: ICA renews calls for climate resilience funding on Alfred anniversary 🔗insurancecouncil.com.au/resource/renew…

One year on, Tropical Cyclone Alfred caused $1.5B in insured damages & an estimated $2.7 billion in total economic losses. But for every $1 invested in resilience since 2022, $39 has been lost to extreme weather. It’s time to flip the script. The Disaster Ready Fund & the National Climate Risk Assessment show the Government understands the problem. The May Budget is the opportunity to match that understanding with investment. #AusBudget #Budget2026 #FederalBudget

Smartraveller has issued ‘Do Not Travel’ advice for several countries across the Middle East. We strongly encourage all Australians in the region to review the latest travel advisories. If you’re travelling to or are currently in & around the Middle East, please prioritise your safety & stay informed. 📌Follow the latest consular advice via @Smartraveller 📌Contact your airline directly for the latest information on your flights 📌If you hold travel insurance, contact your insurer if you need further assistance smartraveller.gov.au/Middle-East

@Smartraveller has issued ‘Do Not Travel’ advice for several countries across the Middle East. We strongly encourage all Australians in the region to review the latest travel advisories. If you’re travelling to or are currently in and around the Middle East, please prioritise your safety and stay informed. ✅ Follow the latest consular advice via Smartraveller: smartraveller.gov.au/Middle-East ✅ Contact your airline directly for the latest information on your flights ✅ If you hold travel insurance, contact your insurer if you need further assistance

Read more about ICA’s calls for reforms to support small business resilience. insurancecouncil.com.au/resource/insur…

Australia’s 2.5 million small businesses employ nearly half the private sector workforce. Accessible insurance is essential to their resilience, & right now, it's under pressure. That's why @ICAUS has lodged four submissions to the Parliamentary Joint Committee's inquiry into small business insurance.

Insurers back laws to crack down on dodgy claims companies. Read more about this proposal: insurancecouncil.com.au/resource/insur…

Consumers are being misled by some Credit Hire & Accident Management companies that market themselves as "free" – then hit them with inflated bills & legal proceedings they never agreed to. That’s why we’re backing the Competition & Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026. Click into comments & read more.