So that’s settled then...
- Published 19.10.2017
Queensland Phosphate Pty Ltd v Korda [2017] VSCA 269
Rain, hail or shine: Is cover available to the insured?
- Published 17.10.2017
Mobis Parts Australia Pty Ltd v XL Insurance Company SE (No 7) [2017] NSWSC 1321
Published | krystal prasad
Jennifer Jackson, Rehabilitation Consultant, CommInsure, has been awarded this year’s prestigious ALUCA TurksLegal Scholarship for her outstanding essay on genetic testing. In her thoughtful and well researched paper, Jennifer highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of the Australian life insurance industry’s current approach to this issue, how other comparable countries are choosing to handle this issue and provided well researched recommendations on how we as an industry should respond.
Turnbull Government announces reforms to address illegal phoenixing
- Published 21.09.2017
Phoenixing is the registering of a new company to take-over the failed or insolvent business of another company. While phoenix activity does not always involve illegal conduct, illegal phoenix activity has attracted significant media and public scrutiny – and rightly so. Illegal phoenix activity involves company directors deliberately trying to avoid paying liabilities such as taxation debts and employee entitlements.
The Robots are coming - an update on Automated Vehicles
- Published 18.09.2017
Summary
On 11 September 2017, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation, Science and Resources (the Committee) tabled their long-awaited report, ‘Social issues relating to land-based automated vehicles in Australia’ (the Report).¹ The Report examined how government and industry could respond to the imminent uptake of automated vehicles in Australia.
Financial Services Bulletin - August 2017
- Published 17.08.2017
This edition of the FSB is packed with a swag of recent cases, our selection of recent FOS and SCT determinations and the answer to a client's question about the Life Insurance Code of Practice in our topical 'Turks Q&A' which we hope you will find useful and interesting.
In 'What's Happening Here and Now', we are delighted to tell you about recent promotions in our Financial Services team.
We hope you enjoy this edition of the FSB!
Industry News
Soil movement exclusion catches soil expansion
- Published 17.08.2017
Guastalegname, Nunzia v Australian Associated Motor Insurers Ltd [2017] VCS 420
Published | krystal prasad
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and TurksLegal are pleased to announce submissions are open for the 2017 ANZIIF TurksLegal Claims Scholarship.
In its 10th year, the ANZIIF TurksLegal Claims Scholarship recognises excellence in general insurance and provides a significant career development opportunity for insurance professionals working in the general insurance industry in Australia.
Will your witness stand up on appeal?
- Published 21.07.2017
Bugeja v Jarrett [2017] NSWCA 219
Published | krystal prasad
TurksLegal, in partnership with Women in Banking and Finance (WiBF) is excited to announce applications are open for the 2017 TurksLegal WiBF Leadership Scholarship. Now in its fourth year, the Scholarship supports the professional growth of excellence in the industry by providing WiBF members with a significant career development opportunity for professional women working within finance and banking.