February 2023
Medibank surges on profit beat as students return
Australia’s biggest health insurer says it has restored growth in policies in the first months of 2023.
Medibank asked to delete data, pay damages for failing customers
A class action against Medibank has been lodged in the Federal Court, and all Australian companies are likely to sit up and take notice.
November 2022
NIB profits rise as angry Medibank customers make the switch
NIB CEO Mark Fitzgibbon says he’s seen a bit of switching from angry Medibank customers, but many don’t realise they can change providers whatever their claims history.
Medibank hackers double release of medical files: list HIV, hepatitis
A fifth release of the health insurer’s customer claims information has raised concerns from the CEO of the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations.
Hackers post video of stunt by pro-Putin Medibank customer
The hackers posted a video of Ukraine invasion supporter Simeon Boikov attempting to pay a $1 ransom to a Medibank branch staffer to retrieve his data.
Wake-up call for Medibank after emotionally charged AGM
Medibank CEO David Koczkar’s bloodshot eyes at Wednesday’s AGM tell the story of the health insurer’s recent travails.
Privacy considerations delayed response to victims: Medibank CEO
Medibank decided not to phone victims whose most personal health data was published on the dark web because of “privacy considerations”.