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Australian insurance stocks experienced a significant decline on Monday after opposition leader Peter Dutton threatened potential breakup of the industry, accusing it of exploiting customers ahead of the upcoming federal elections. Dutton stated his intention to scrutinize insurance practices to ensure consumers receive fair treatment, triggering a steep fall in shares of major insurers like Suncorp and IAG. The insurance market has already faced rising premiums, intensifying concerns as the government is under increasing scrutiny due to growing public discontent.
Source: YAHOO