Trend Watch: Reforms to Australia’s AML regime – what you need to know

The Commonwealth Attorney-General has recently introduced the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2024, aimed at amending the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 and repealing the Financial Transaction Reports Act 1998. The proposed changes signal Australia’s strengthened commitment to combatting money laundering and terrorism financing, targeting criminal activity more effectively. For more […]

Building braver cultures – stories and lessons from outside the insurance industry

Wotton + Kearney was pleased to partner with Liberty Specialty Markets to host our 2022 Australian Dive In Festival event celebrating real stories of inclusion bravery from outside of the insurance industry. The one hour live panel saw former Australian International Rugby 7s player and Olympic gold medallist Ellia Green OAM and Wotton + Kearney’s […]

Wotton + Kearney commits to ‘20 Actions for 20 Years’

To celebrate our 20th anniversary, Wotton + Kearney is committing to making ‘20 Actions for 20 Years’  that will make the firm a better and more responsible business. The 20 Actions for 20 Years Project promises to create a lasting legacy for the firm in the areas that its people think are most important today […]

W+K Silicosis Claims Webinar – summary and recording

The number of silicosis claims in Australia is on the rise due to the increasing awareness of the impact of exposure to high concentrations of silica dust generated while working with artificial and engineered stone. Our national panel of W+K’s senior lawyers discuss the wave of silicosis claims, and what this means for Australian companies, […]

Emerging Talent Series 2020/2021

The insurance sector attracts and retains young professionals who are hungry for relevant, regular learning and education opportunities. To help further their careers, W+K has put together a multi-part Emerging Talent Series addressing both Property & Energy and General Liability claims issues.

W+K Community Footprint FY2020 Report

Last year, vulnerable members of our communities needed more help than ever before. Through our Pro Bono and Responsible Business program, Community Footprint, W+K was able to help people experiencing homelessness, refugees and people seeking asylum, people experiencing domestic violence, and the elderly. Our Community Footprint program is a core part of who we are, […]

Resource hub: Legislative reform of the building and construction industry in NSW

The NSW Government has introduced sweeping legislative changes that are intended to regain public confidence in the building and construction industry. The new legislation, in particular the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020, will have a significant effect on establishing the liability of design and building practitioners within the construction industry and how they are […]