By: James Dymock and Victoria Waalkens Kenny v NZIV [2025] NZDC 17928 On 18 August 2025, the Valuers Board of Appeal (VBOA) allowed Mr Kenny’s appeal against the decision of the Valuers Registration Board (VRB), which found that he acted in a conflict of interest. A great result for Mr Kenny, who spent nearly six […]
Applications for the Wotton Kearney APIG Scholarship for 2025 are now open! In partnership with the Australasian Professional Indemnity Group (APIG), this annual scholarship awards AUD$9,500 funding towards attending an international conference of their choice related to professional indemnity insurance or their specialist product area (for example, cyber or environmental insurance). For ten years, the […]
Congratulations to Ellie Howell at SCOR Business Solutions on being awarded the WKLMA FinPro Travelling Scholarship for 2025! This year’s applicants were asked to address a major issue facing their area of insurance and propose a potential solution. Ellie impressed the judging panel with her video submission on risk management around AI, how it impacts […]
The future of insurance and risk in Asia-Pacific is here, and rapidly evolving. Are you ready? In a world marked by rapid technological advancement, innovation, evolving regulatory demands and increasing complexity across multiple risk sectors, Future Proof ’25 examines the diverse forces reshaping insurance and business landscapes. This report highlights emerging trends and critical challenges […]
Applications for the WKLMA FinPro Travelling Scholarship for 2025 are now open! In partnership with the Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA), this annual scholarship awards £5,000 to support one rising star in claims to attend the 2025 Australasian Professional Indemnity Group (APIG) National Conference and Gala Dinner in Sydney, Australia this September. The winner will also […]
By: Amanda Beattie, Zoe Jones and Nick Salagaras At a glance The Supreme Court of Victoria has granted an application made by a defendant (Waller Legal) for a claim to no longer proceed as a group proceeding. The claim made by the lead plaintiff, Jane Jones (a pseudonym) alleged that Waller Legal breached its duty […]
By: Charu Stevenson, James Clohesy and Chris Knight Pafburn Pty Limited v The Owners – Strata Plan No 84674 [2024] HCA 49 At a glance The High Court ruled that developers and builders cannot rely on proportionate liability defences for breaches of the DBP Act duty of care due to its non-delegable nature. The decision […]
By: Bill Conor and Julian Amato At a glance The court reaffirmed that claims for building defects made pursuant to the statutory warranties under section 32 of the Building Work Contractors Act 1995 (SA) must be filed within a strict 5-year period from practical completion, emphasising the Act’s balance between builder and homeowner interests. The 10-year […]
By: Andrew Brennan, Sarah Metcalfe, Nick Lux and Jordan Bova At a glance The Victorian government will abolish and replace the Victorian Building Authority following an independent review that found significant management and cultural failures. A new regulator, the Building & Plumbing Commission, will be created by merging the Victorian Building Authority with other agencies, […]
We’re pleased to continue our partnership with the APIG National Committee to bring you the 2024 W+K APIG Scholarship, supporting the career development of young APIG members practicing in financial lines insurance in Australia. For nine years, the annual scholarship has recognised emerging talent in the financial lines industry and connected the winner with a […]
