The General Insurance Code Governance Committee (CGC) has named Dallas Booth as its new industry representative, appointing the long-serving insurance executive to support oversight and engagement efforts related to the General Insurance Code of Practice.
Booth’s appointment, effective July 2025, aligns with a broader industry initiative to revise and strengthen the code, which governs standards of practice for general insurers across Australia.
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) is currently leading a multi-phase reform process to deliver a new version of the code that will be legally enforceable and easier for consumers to understand.
Booth brings several decades of experience in insurance sector leadership and governance. He currently leads his own consultancy and has held past roles including chief executive of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA), where he worked from 2011 to 2021, advocating on behalf of brokers and supporting professional development.
Prior to NIBA, Booth was CEO of the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund Limited, where he administered compensation frameworks under a state agreement with James Hardie.
He has also served in multiple executive roles at the ICA, including deputy chief executive and general manager of statutory classes, where he contributed to industry positions on tort law reform and post-HIH scheme responses.
Booth also has a governance background outside the insurance sector, most recently as chair of the Rotary International Zone 8 Regional Council.
In a statement shared via LinkedIn, Booth said he looks forward to supporting the CGC’s work in promoting the code.
“I look forward to working with the Code Governance Committee, insurers, and client/consumer representatives to promote the General Insurance Code of Practice across Australia,” he said.
The timing of Booth’s appointment is significant, as the insurance industry prepares for a new code version that incorporates recommendations from the 2022 parliamentary flood inquiry and a recent independent review.
The current code, originally introduced in 1993 and last revised in 2021, has been criticised for its complexity and limited accessibility to consumers.
In response, the ICA has committed to producing a clearer and more outcome-focused version, with public consultation set to begin in early 2026. Final submission to ASIC is anticipated later that year.
Andrew Hall, chief executive of the ICA, said creating a new code is a long-term effort to deliver clearer protections and responsibilities.
“As an industry, we are committed to maintaining and uplifting consumer protections, making it easier for them to understand their rights and engage with their insurer,” he said in a recent statement.
