CRIS News

The abuse liability insurance market is tightening, with insurers placing greater focus on safeguarding practices and how effectively they are applied. We explore what these changes mean for Australian organisations and their access to insurance cover.

AI is now embedded across day-to-day operations, supporting decisions, generating content and interacting directly with stakeholders. Not only is AI changing how organisations operate, but it is also creating new challenges for insurance. As insurers redefine their approach to AI risk, organisations need to understand where coverage gaps may emerge.

Insurance market conditions remain favourable, but insurers are becoming increasingly selective. Our Q2 Market Update explores the key trends and what they mean for organisations and their insurance programmes.

The first article in CRIS’s Emerging Insurance Concerns series examines the insurance implications of rooftop solar installations. Rooftop solar can deliver significant benefits, but it also introduces new insurance and property risks. Read on to understand the key considerations before installation, including roof condition, maintenance, weather exposures and the importance of reviewing your insurance arrangements.

CRIS is pleased to announce a new partnership with ReSure, introducing a purpose built digital platform that will act as a central hub for members’ insurance information and processes. The platform will begin rolling out from July 2026, delivering immediate practical benefits through improved visibility, streamlined administration and easier access to key insurance information.

The High Court’s groundbreaking 2026 ruling significantly expands institutional liability for intentional misconduct, creating new challenges for Catholic organisations as the CCI run‑off nears its end and the insurance market tightens. This analysis explores the implications of the decision and why the sector may need to rethink long‑term risk financing.

Global reinsurance and local insurance: how they connect Property insurance dominates the annual reinsurance cycle. Each January, the global insurance market enters a major renewal

This Q1 2025 update highlights major insurance market movements across pricing, capacity and liability, offering strategic guidance for Catholic organisations navigating a changing risk environment.