- What the Latest Cyclone Pool Signals Mean for Strata Renewals
The latest industry attention on Australia’s Cyclone Reinsurance Pool is a useful reminder that affordability reform is only one part of the strata insurance equation.
- Why Builder Insolvencies Are Becoming a Strata Insurance Issue
Fresh reporting on Australia's construction sector has highlighted a problem that strata communities cannot afford to treat as background noise: builder and trade contractor failures remain a live risk for apartment buildings, particularly where major repairs, defect rectification or insurance reinstatement works are required.
- Why the New Resilience Debate Matters for Strata Insurance Renewals
A renewed insurance industry push for greater investment in disaster resilience has direct relevance for strata communities, particularly schemes exposed to flood, cyclone, storm surge, bushfire or ageing infrastructure risk.
- Why Apartment Defect Scrutiny Matters for Strata Insurance
Renewed attention on apartment building defects is a timely reminder that strata insurance is not assessed in isolation from the physical condition of a scheme.
- What APRA’s Latest Insurance Data Means for Strata Renewals
APRA’s latest general insurance performance data has added a useful layer to the conversation about strata insurance affordability. The figures point to a sector that is financially stronger than it was during the most volatile phase of recent weather, claims inflation and reinsurance pressure.
- What Rising Insurance Complaint Pressure Means for Strata Communities
Fresh complaint data from the Australian Financial Complaints Authority has delivered a timely reminder that the pressure in general insurance is not only about the price of cover.
- New CHU Green Grants Signal a Shift for Strata Risk
CHU Underwriting Agencies has launched its inaugural Green Grant Program, distributing $50,000 across seven strata communities on 16 July 2026. The initiative is modest in scale, with grants capped at $10,000 per successful application, but it points to a larger change in the way strata insurance risk is being discussed.
- What a Renewed Flood Pool Debate Means for Strata Communities
The question of whether Australia needs a dedicated flood reinsurance pool has returned to the insurance agenda, with fresh attention following severe July weather across southern and eastern Australia and the ongoing statutory review of the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool.
- Cyclone Pool Delivers Some Relief for High-Risk Strata Schemes
The ACCC’s fifth and final insurance monitoring report has given strata committees in cyclone-exposed regions a clearer view of what the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool is—and is not—achieving.
- Vero’s No-Commission Strata Launch Adds Fresh Pressure to a Changing Market
Vero has entered the residential strata market with a nil-commission product aimed at addressing some of the placement challenges facing owners corporations, particularly in higher-risk regions. The product will initially be available through intermediaries in Far North Queensland and Darwin, with a broader national rollout planned in stages.
- Victoria’s Strata Commission Debate Moves Into a New Phase
Victoria’s strata reform agenda has taken another important turn, with consumer advocates continuing to push for a ban on insurance-related commissions paid to owners corporation managers after the state government chose to defer immediate action on the issue.
- NSW Implements Transparency Reforms to Streamline Strata Insurance Claims
New South Wales has introduced transparency reforms in the strata sector aimed at improving governance and reducing disputes in insurance claims. These reforms address issues such as high premiums and opaque fees, fostering a more transparent and efficient strata management environment.
- CHU's 2025 Report Shows Stable Strata Insurance Premiums Amid Market Changes
CHU Underwriting Agencies has released its 2025 State of the Strata Market report, indicating a modest 2.8% increase in strata insurance premiums over the past year. This rise, from $954 to $981 per lot annually, aligns with a 3.
- CHU More Than Doubles Strata Insurance Capacity to $690 Million
CHU Underwriting Agencies has significantly increased its single risk capacity to $690 million, more than doubling the previous limit of $300 million. This expansion applies to both residential and commercial strata insurance, enabling CHU to support larger and more complex strata developments across Australia.
- CHU Integrates Cyber Protection into Residential Strata Insurance
In response to the escalating cyber threats targeting strata communities, CHU Underwriting Agencies has incorporated cyber protection into its standard residential strata insurance policies.
- CHU Introduces Built-in Liability Coverage and Instant Pricing in Strata Insurance
CHU Underwriting Agencies, Australia's leading strata insurance provider, has recently implemented significant enhancements to its residential strata insurance policies. These updates include the integration of built-in liability coverage and the introduction of an indicative pricing feature, aiming to address the evolving needs of strata communities and streamline the insurance process.
- CHU Increases Strata Insurance Capacity to Support Larger Developments
In a significant move to accommodate the evolving landscape of strata developments, CHU Underwriting Agencies has more than doubled its maximum single risk capacity. The agency now offers coverage up to $690 million, a substantial increase from the previous limit of $300 million.
- CHU Introduces Cyber Protection in Strata Insurance Policies
In a significant move to bolster the resilience of strata communities against cyber threats, CHU Underwriting Agencies has integrated cyber protection into its standard residential strata insurance policies.
- CHU Unveils Indicative Pricing Tool to Streamline Broker Services
CHU Underwriting Agencies has introduced an indicative pricing feature designed to provide brokers with immediate, non-binding premium estimates. This innovation aims to improve pricing visibility and reduce delays in the quoting process, enabling brokers to deliver better outcomes for their clients.
- CHU's 2025 Report Reveals Stability in Strata Insurance Premiums
CHU Underwriting Agencies has released its 2025 State of the Strata Market report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the current state of the industry. The report indicates that strata insurance premiums have experienced a modest increase of 2.
- NSW Productivity Commissioner Calls for Immediate Ban on Strata Manager Commissions
In a significant development for New South Wales' strata sector, Productivity Commissioner Peter Achterstraat has recommended the prompt prohibition of commissions received by strata managers. This move aims to safeguard the interests of apartment owners, especially as strata living becomes increasingly prevalent in Sydney.
- CHU's 2025 Report Shows Stability in Strata Insurance Premiums
CHU, Australia's leading strata insurance underwriting agency, has released its 2025 State of the Strata Market report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the current state of the industry. The report indicates that strata insurance premiums have experienced a modest increase of 2.
- Insurance Council of Australia Advocates for Strata Law Reforms to Mitigate Rising Premiums
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has called for significant reforms to Victoria's strata legislation, highlighting that inadequate governance and deferred maintenance are leading to increased insurance premiums for residents. With approximately one in five Victorians living in strata-titled properties, the impact of these issues is widespread and pressing.
- NSW Productivity Commissioner Calls for Ban on Strata Manager Commissions
The New South Wales Productivity Commissioner, Peter Achterstraat, has recommended the prohibition of commissions received by strata managers for securing insurance and other contracts. This move aims to enhance transparency and protect the interests of apartment owners, especially as strata living becomes increasingly prevalent in Sydney.
- Grace Insurance Strengthens National Presence with Add Insure Darwin Acquisition
Grace Insurance has announced the acquisition of Add Insure, a well-established brokerage based in Darwin, Northern Territory. This strategic move, set to finalise on 20 April 2026, marks a significant milestone in Grace Insurance's national expansion strategy and its entry into the strata insurance market.
- Flex Introduces 'Flex Complex' for High-Risk Strata Properties
In October 2025, Flex, a strata underwriting agency, unveiled 'Flex Complex', a new insurance product designed to provide coverage for strata buildings facing challenges in securing insurance due to complex risk factors.
- CHOICE Advocates for Government Inquiry into Undisclosed Strata Insurance Commissions
In September 2024, consumer advocacy group CHOICE, along with several allied organizations, called for a government inquiry into undisclosed commissions and conflicts of interest within the strata insurance industry.
- Rising Strata Insurance Premiums in NT Challenge Cyclone Reinsurance Pool's Effectiveness
In January 2025, residents of Darwin and the broader Northern Territory reported significant increases in their strata insurance premiums, raising questions about the effectiveness of the federal government's cyclone reinsurance pool, established in 2022 to reduce insurance costs in cyclone-prone regions.
- CHU Enhances Strata Insurance Capacity for Larger Developments
In a significant move to accommodate the evolving landscape of strata developments, CHU, Australia's leading strata insurance underwriting agency, has more than doubled its maximum single risk capacity. The agency now offers coverage up to $690 million, a substantial increase from the previous limit of $300 million.
- CHU Launches Tailored Insurance Solutions for Strata Lot Owners
CHU, Australia's premier strata insurance underwriting agency, has expanded its suite of insurance products to better serve the diverse needs of strata communities. The agency now offers tailored landlord insurance and home and contents cover specifically designed for individual lot owners, regardless of who holds the association's common property policy.
- CHU's 2025 Strata Market Report: Insights into Industry Dynamics
CHU, Australia's largest strata insurance underwriting agency, has unveiled its 2025 State of the Strata Market report, offering an in-depth analysis of the current trends and challenges within the strata industry.
- Insights from CHU's 2025 Strata Market Report
CHU, Australia's leading strata insurance underwriting agency, has released its 2025 State of the Strata Market report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the current trends and challenges within the strata industry. The report offers valuable insights into premium trends, climate-related risks, regulatory developments, and emerging sector challenges.
- ICA Advocates for Strata Law Reforms in Victoria
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has called for significant reforms to Victoria's strata legislation, highlighting that inadequate governance and deferred maintenance are leading to increased insurance premiums for residents. With approximately one in five Victorians living in strata-titled properties, the impact of these issues is widespread and pressing.
- NSW Strata Managers to Eliminate Insurance Commissions by 2026
In a significant move towards greater transparency, the Strata Community Association New South Wales (SCA NSW) has announced that, starting January 1, 2026, its members will phase out the acceptance of insurance commissions in their management contracts.
- Victoria Offers Latent Defects Insurance as Alternative to Strata Building Bond
The Victorian Government has passed legislation introducing a developer-paid Strata Building Bond, establishing essential consumer protections for purchasers of new apartments.
- ICA Advocates for Strata Law Reforms in Victoria to Curb Rising Insurance Costs
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has called for significant reforms to Victoria's strata legislation, highlighting that inadequate governance and deferred maintenance are leading to increased insurance premiums for residents. With approximately one in five Victorians living in strata-titled properties, the impact of these issues is widespread and pressing.
- Sure Insurance's Enhanced Strata Coverage: A Boon for Queensland
In a significant move to tackle affordability issues and improve access to insurance, Sure Insurance has increased its residential strata insurance cover to $20 million in replacement value for apartment complexes. This expansion aims to include higher-valued apartment complexes and boost competition in Northern and Regional Queensland.
- Insights from CHU's 2025 Strata Market Report
CHU, Australia's leading strata insurance underwriting agency, has released its 2025 State of the Strata Market report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the current trends and challenges within the strata industry. The report offers valuable insights into premium trends, climate-related risks, regulatory developments, and emerging sector challenges.
- Addressing Rising Insurance Costs: ICA's Call for Strata Law Reforms in Victoria
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has called for significant reforms to Victoria's strata legislation, highlighting that inadequate governance and deferred maintenance are leading to increased insurance premiums for residents. With approximately one in five Victorians living in strata-titled properties, the impact of these issues is widespread and pressing.
- CHU Revamps Residential Strata Insurance Policies
In August 2025, CHU, Australia's largest strata underwriting agency, announced significant updates to its residential strata insurance policies. These enhancements are designed to address evolving customer needs by removing complexities, bridging coverage gaps, and ensuring better protection for strata residents.
- NSW Implements Stricter Strata Maintenance Regulations
In November 2025, New South Wales (NSW) introduced a series of reforms aimed at strengthening the maintenance and repair obligations of strata properties. These changes empower NSW Fair Trading to issue compliance notices and enter enforceable undertakings with owners' corporations that fail to maintain and repair common property as required.
- NSW Strata Managers to Eliminate Insurance Commissions by 2026
In a significant move towards greater transparency, the Strata Community Association New South Wales (SCA NSW) has announced that, starting January 1, 2026, its members will phase out the acceptance of insurance commissions in their management contracts.
- Insurance Capacity Constraints Impact High-End Strata Properties in Australia
High-end strata properties in Australia are currently facing significant challenges in securing adequate insurance coverage, as the market grapples with capacity constraints. This issue is particularly pronounced for buildings with property values exceeding $300 million, where limited insurer participation is leading to coverage shortfalls and increased premiums.
- Australian Strata Property Values Soar to $1.4 Trillion
The Australian strata property market has experienced significant growth, with the insured value of strata properties now estimated at $1.4 trillion. This substantial figure underscores the increasing prominence of strata living in the nation's housing landscape.
- ICA Advocates for Strata Law Reforms in Victoria to Curb Rising Insurance Costs
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has called for significant reforms to Victoria's strata legislation, highlighting that inadequate governance and deferred maintenance are leading to increased insurance premiums for residents. With approximately one in five Victorians living in strata-titled properties, the impact of these issues is widespread and pressing.
- CHU's 2025 Strata Market Report: Navigating Stability and Emerging Challenges
CHU, Australia's leading strata insurance underwriting agency, has released its 2025 State of the Strata Market report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the current trends and challenges within the strata industry. The report offers valuable insights into premium trends, climate-related risks, regulatory developments, and emerging sector challenges.
- CHU's 2025 Strata Market Report Highlights Industry Stability
In November 2025, CHU, Australia's largest strata insurance underwriting agency, released its 2025 State of the Strata Market report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the current trends and challenges within the strata industry. The report offers valuable insights into premium trends, climate-related risks, regulatory developments, and emerging sector challenges.
- New Opportunities for Queensland Strata Owners to Lower Insurance Costs
Strata property owners in North and Central Queensland have a new avenue to reduce their insurance premiums, thanks to recent regulatory updates to the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool effective from April 1, 2025.
- Poor Strata Governance in Victoria Leading to Higher Insurance Premiums
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has raised concerns over the impact of inadequate strata governance on insurance premiums for Victorian residents.
- Potential Risks Persist Amid NSW Strata Commission Reforms
In a significant shift within New South Wales's strata industry, the Strata Community Association NSW has announced that strata managers will transition away from relying on insurance commissions. This change, set to be phased in from next year, will see remuneration for insurance-related work shift to separate fee arrangements.
- Steadfast Group Halts Trading Amid Strata Insurance Controversy
In September 2024, Steadfast Group, Australia's largest general insurance broker network, suspended trading on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) following serious allegations of misleading clients and failing to disclose commissions in its strata insurance operations. The company's share price plummeted by 6.14% to $5.
- Netstrata's Undisclosed Commissions and Conflicts of Interest Revealed
In February 2025, an independent review conducted by McGrathNicol uncovered significant issues within Netstrata, a prominent strata management company. The investigation revealed that Netstrata failed to disclose commissions and did not obtain multiple quotes for services, potentially breaching legal obligations.
- NSW Fair Trading Revokes Strata Licences Due to Insurance Failures and Misconduct
In May 2025, NSW Fair Trading took decisive action against Result Strata Management Pty Ltd and its General Manager, Michael Lee, by permanently revoking their licences to operate in the state's strata management sector.
- CHU's 2025 Strata Market Report: Stability Amidst Climate and Regulatory Challenges
In November 2025, CHU, Australia's largest strata insurance underwriting agency, released its 2025 State of the Strata Market report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the current trends and challenges within the strata industry. The report offers valuable insights into premium trends, climate-related risks, regulatory developments, and emerging sector challenges.
