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What arrives every Tuesday

A consistent format that helps you get up to speed quickly — without opening ten industry websites.

01 — THE SHORT VERSION

Three things worth knowing

The week’s most important developments in a quick, scan-friendly summary.

02 — THE MAIN STORIES

Context, not just headlines

Seven to eight concise stories explaining what happened and why it matters.

03 — WHAT TO WATCH

The next move

Upcoming regulatory, market and industry developments worth keeping an eye on.

From last week’s issue

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Here’s a shortened preview from the 25 August issue, rebuilt in the current Cover Weekly template.

📰 Cover Weekly25 August 2026 · 5 min read
The short version

Five insurance developments worth knowing

Climate-driven affordability, motor premium transparency, Budget Direct discount representations, mental-health claims and the proposed General Insurance Code were the key developments in last week’s issue.

🏠 General InsuranceAustralia is facing an insurance timebomb. APRA data points to a growing protection gap as climate risks and premiums put cover under pressure. Read more →
🏠 General InsuranceASIC warns consumers are being left in the dark about rising car insurance premiums. ASIC found that renewal documents did not clearly explain key premium drivers. Read more →
⚖️ Regulation & ComplianceRedrafted General Insurance Code moves beyond consultation. The proposed code includes stronger commitments around claims, vulnerability and enforceability, but is not yet approved or implemented. Read more →
📊 Industry Trends & DataCyber insurance rankings highlight the shift toward prevention services. The market is increasingly emphasising monitoring, incident response and cyber-risk assessment. Read more →
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