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ASIC Takes Legal Action Against RACQ Insurance Over Misleading Premium Comparisons

ASIC Takes Legal Action Against RACQ Insurance Over Misleading Premium Comparisons

ASIC Takes Legal Action Against RACQ Insurance Over Misleading Premium Comparisons?w=400
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has initiated Federal Court proceedings against RACQ Insurance, a subsidiary of Insurance Australia Group (IAG), alleging that the insurer misled over 570,000 customers through deceptive premium comparison pricing in renewal notices issued between September 2019 and December 2024.

According to ASIC, RACQ Insurance inflated the 'last period premium' figures in these notices, leading customers to believe that their premiums had increased less than they actually had. This practice potentially resulted in customers overpaying for their insurance policies. Despite receiving customer complaints shortly after implementing this practice, RACQ allegedly continued the misleading conduct for several years.

The misleading pricing affected various types of insurance, including home, car, caravan, boat, and pet insurance. ASIC is seeking civil penalties, declarations, and public orders against RACQ Insurance. The insurer self-reported the issue in 2024 following media inquiries and has stated that it is cooperating with ASIC while conducting its own internal review.

For Australian farmers, this case underscores the importance of carefully reviewing insurance renewal notices and being vigilant about any discrepancies in premium comparisons. Ensuring transparency and accuracy in insurance communications is crucial, especially in the agricultural sector where adequate coverage is essential to mitigate risks associated with natural disasters and other unforeseen events.

Published:Thursday, 25th Sep 2025
Source: Paige Estritori

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