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Big Win On FSL Issue In Victoria
Posted 27.08.2010
The Brumby Labor Government has accepted in principle the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission's recommendation to replace the Fire Services Levy with a progressive property-based levy and introduce concessions for low-income earners. Treasurer John Lenders said the Fire Services Levy was already under review by the Brumby Labor Government and he would use the existing review process to determine the best model for the new levy. "The Brumby Labor Government is taking the tough decisions and doing the hard work to keep Victoria fire ready and safe," Mr Lenders said.
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Federal Election - preliminary analysis
Posted 23.08.2010
Preliminary analysis prepared by NIBA’s PR consultancy, Australian Public Affairs.
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Brokers report modest premium increases
Posted 21.07.2010
Domestic insurance policies are the only lines to show significant premium increases in the first half of 2010, according to the latest survey by the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA).
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NSW Budget: Policyholders taxed more than gamblers
Posted 8.06.2010
The NSW Budget papers show that people who are prudent enough to protect their property with insurance continue to be taxed more heavily than gamblers, the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) said today.
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Volunteer Week
Posted 12.05.2010
The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) recognises the incredible work that volunteers perform throughout the community and supports recognition of their efforts during National Volunteer Week, 10-16 May.
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Brokers welcome call to abolish insurance taxes
Posted 2.05.2010
The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) has cautiously welcomed the Henry Review’s recommendation that State taxes on insurance are inefficient and should be abolished
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Problems with the Victorian Fire Services Funding Review
Posted 2.11.2009
The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) welcomes the Victorian Government's announcement of a Review of the current funding of fire services through a levy on insurance.
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Time to change fire funding NIBA tells VIC Committee
Posted 30.10.2009
Victoria needs to follow most other States and take a new approach to the
system of funding fire services if it is to meet the principles of sound
taxation -- efficiency, equity, simplicity and transparency -- the National
Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) told a Parliamentary Committee
today.
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Zurich - NIBA Climate Risk Report
Posted 23.09.2009
The Climate Risk Survey results published at the NIBA Convention by NIBA and Zurich Financial Services found one in four brokers said they had begun discussing climate change-related risks and adding or adjusting cover with customers.
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Zurich - NIBA Climate Risk Survey
Posted 22.09.2009
The community, including the general insurance industry, must urgently act on the issue of climate change. Many brokers believe they have a major role advising customers on climate change risks - but are not confident they are knowledgeable enough to.
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