In this week’s edition of INSIGHT, we’re going real slow. So slow it would take us three hours to watch 60 minutes. Actually, my Doctor just diagnosed me with a slow puncture. I wasn’t upset, just a little let down.

This week’s edition of INSIGHT, to celebrate the end of the financial year, we’re having a pantomime-themed podcast. Oh no you’re not. Oh yes we are! On no you’re not. Oh you get the idea.

In 2025, the shifting market cycle is bringing fresh challenges for the industry. This report delivers sharp insights backed by Finity data and expert analysis, and complimented by in-depth market commentary compiled by Insurance News.

In this week’s edition of INSIGHT, we’re back talking about the election. Apparently both party’s first law will be to ban shredded cheese. Its nacho standard election, but they’re going to make Australia grate again. Gouda for you, with the upcoming holidays, this will be the last time we talk politics for a while.

In this week’s edition of INSIGHT, we have thirty billion questions. I’m so broke, I can’t even afford to pay attention so I’m going to need some specialist help this week.

This week’s edition of INSIGHT we have learnt not to repeat the same jokes again and again. Apparently you can hear us, it’s obvious that they’re just not funny.

In this INsight Podcast special feature, we highlight an important issue from the index reports - broker value. Not all SME owners surveyed used brokers, but those that do tend to be more informed, more satisfied at claims time and feel more positively towards the insurance industry as a whole.

In this INsight Podcast special feature we turn our attention to the current hard market, what the latest index tells us about attitudes to pricing and how brokers can respond. As Insurance News has reported, rates in many sectors and insurance lines continue to rise sharply, making it harder to find appropriate and affordable cover for clients. So, what can brokers do to help?

In this INsight Podcast special feature we examine a significant theme of the SME index – interaction – and the insight that the more a broker connects with the client, the more satisfied the client tends to be. We'll look at why this happens, how brokers can capitalise, and the risks associated with a hands off approach.

Ramping up the pressure at the end of last year were key reports from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and small business ombudsman, both recommending the banning of so-called ‘conflicted remuneration’.