Jun 16, 2026 – 4.00pmThe chief executive of Suncorp’s consumer insurance business says the NSW government’s policy of hiding an emergency service tax inside premiums is unfair to customers struggling to afford the rising cost of cover.Lisa Harrison, whose business includes brands such as AAMI and GIO, said nearly half of a $1000 premium goes to taxes in NSW, a major issue as more residents find it difficult to buy insurance as inflation pushes up costs.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles