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IAG’s $1.35B acquisition of RACWA blocked by competition watchdog
The ACCC has opposed Insurance Australia Group's planned $1.35 billion acquisition of RAC Insurance of Western Australia, despite a five-year undertaking by IAG.
Crown sues insurer for coverage of $72.5M class action settlement
Crown Resorts has taken its excess insurer to court after being denied coverage for part of a $72.5 million shareholder class action settlement not covered by its primary insurer. 
Allianz can’t get contribution from AIG in fight over Built Tech claims
Allianz has lost its bid to recover a contribution from AIG over a $1.65 million worker's compensation claim against Icon subcontractor Built Tech Hoardings.
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‘Harsh’ but fair: Judge says Rosehill townhouse owners are developers
A court has ruled for insurer SICorp in a dispute over a development in Sydney's Rosehill, finding the family group who owned the property should be considered developers under an exemption in the insurer's policy. 
Choosi misled customers about comparison service, judge says
In a win for ASIC, a judge has found Choosi misrepresented that its service compared policies from a range of funeral and life insurers, when just two brands were compared.
Lawyers, funder to seek 75% of AMP’s $29M class action settlement
The lawyers and funder behind a settled class action against AMP will ask a court to OK fees and commission totalling almost $22 million, a bill that leaves just $7 million for group members but represents a $43 million loss on actual costs.
ASIC seeks $30M penalty against Hollard Insurance over claim delays
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is seeking $30 million in penalties in its case against Hollard Insurance over delays in assessing the claims of a couple over damage to their home from a storm. 
Group members to get just 23% in ‘likely to fail’ CommInsure class action 
A judge has approved a $22.5 million settlement in a class action against two former CBA wealth management units, under which group members will receive just $5.12 million and the lawyers and funder will receive the lion’s share.
NRMA settles whistleblower suit by former in-house lawyer
Roadside assistance company NRMA has resolved a Fair Work case by a former in-house lawyer who alleged she was dismissed after making a whistleblower complaint.
Mills Oakley lures 15-person team from Moray & Agnew
Mills Oakley has bolstered its insurance offering, nabbing a 15-person team from Moray & Agnew, including three partners.