ThesMotor Accidents Compensation Regulation 2020 comes intoseffect froms1 September 2020sand appliessto claims made prior to 1 December 2017.
Indexation of weekly statutory benefits in motor accident claims
Weekly statutory benefits payable under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 must be indexed on 1 April 2019.
New Personal Injury Commission passes Parliament
The NSW Government will deliver a new one-stop shop Personal Injury Commission (PIC) to simplify the dispute resolution system for injured road users and workers who make a compensation claim, following its approval today by NSW Parliament.
Court decisions
Prosecution and extradition results in four and a half year custodial sentence for a man convicted of workers compensation fraud.
New Personal Injury Commission a step closer
The NSW Government has introduced a Bill to establish a one-stop shop Personal Injury Commission (PIC), to simplify the dispute resolution system for injured road users and workers who make a compensation claim.
Reminder about home building compensation cover
As at 28 February 2019, home building compensation cover is only available from a single provider operated by the NSW Government – icare HBCF.
Changes to ‘point to point’ industry compulsory third party (CTP) insurance premiums
In 2019, the way insurers calculate and collect CTP premiums for taxis will change.
New requirements for insurer claims administration and conduct
SIRA has created new standards of practice and guidelines for insurers to improve outcomes in the workers compensation system.
CIC Allianz will cease to sell CTP policies from 15 January 2019
The Authority has approved the request from CIC Allianz to cease selling NSW Compulsory Third Party CTP Policies from 15 January 2019.
Gordian RunOff Limited granted a NSW CTP insurer licence
Gordian RunOff Limited has been granted a NSW CTP insurer licence. Zurich will transfer open claims to Gordian RunOff Limited on the 31 December 2018.