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Renewals signal ‘tempered optimism’ for commercial line buyers

Thu, 16 May 2024 01:46:18 GMT

The mid-year renewals should see commercial market trends continuing to improve for insurance buyers, national broker EBM says in an update...

Broker cleared of duty breach over covid BI claim

Thu, 16 May 2024 01:45:15 GMT

A company that says it incurred more than $10,000 in gas and electricity costs due to its broker’s failure to provide updates on its business interruption claim has lost a dispute before the complaints authority...

UK brokers issue guide to ‘highlight advantages’ of commissions

Thu, 16 May 2024 01:44:43 GMT

British brokers have produced a guide to demystify commissions and dispel suggestions they should be removed or capped, while calling for a reprieve from further regulation after recent reforms...

Coalition expands in cyber market

Thu, 16 May 2024 01:44:17 GMT

San Francisco-based cyber specialist Coalition, which launched in Australia in November, has expanded into the excess market...

BMS names new director amid North Island expansion

Thu, 16 May 2024 01:43:59 GMT

BMS Risk Solutions has appointed Nathan Richmond as director for Auckland...

Bellrock adds ‘ideal leader’ to claims team

Thu, 16 May 2024 01:43:25 GMT

Bellrock has appointed Joseph Hershewe as practice leader for its claims advocacy team...

Leukaemia fundraiser to honour broker

Thu, 16 May 2024 01:43:04 GMT

The family of Robert Cooper will hold a second leukaemia research fundraising lunch in July...

NIBA urges brokers to attend convention

Thu, 16 May 2024 00:57:57 GMT

The National Insurance Brokers Association says its annual convention in October is the only gathering of brokers that transcends company boundaries...

Ardonagh expands in Australia with PSC acquisition

Thu, 09 May 2024 02:31:57 GMT

UK-based Ardonagh says its proposed $2.3 billion acquisition of PSC Insurance Group marks a “significant milestone” in its global growth and will strengthen its position in Australia and Britain...

Record numbers attend UAC market exchange in Melbourne

Thu, 09 May 2024 02:26:46 GMT

About 680 brokers and 132 exhibitors attended the Underwriting Agencies Council market exchange in Melbourne on Tuesday...

Emergence opens cybersecurity advice service

Thu, 09 May 2024 02:26:34 GMT

Emergence Insurance has established a cybersecurity advisory practice after receiving enquiries from brokers whose clients want help in areas such as online training and vulnerability testing...

Club Marine ‘excited’ to join UAC

Thu, 09 May 2024 02:26:15 GMT

Allianz-owned boat insurer Club Marine has become a member of the Underwriting Agencies Council...

Lockton names new workplace safety head

Thu, 09 May 2024 02:25:57 GMT

Lockton Australia has appointed Kristy Nicholson as its new head of work health and safety...

Gallagher snaps up health specialist

Thu, 09 May 2024 02:25:00 GMT

Gallagher has acquired Health Insurance Consultants Australia, a specialist health cover brokerage and consultancy...

FM Global targets clean energy sector

Thu, 09 May 2024 02:24:47 GMT

Commercial property insurer FM Global has formed a renewable energy unit that will roll out to markets including Australia...

Ausure wraps up ‘unforgettable’ South Africa convention

Wed, 08 May 2024 22:31:16 GMT

Ausure has completed its 10-day convention in South Africa, with more than 100 industry members attending...

Broker who gambled with clients’ premiums loses ban appeal

Thu, 02 May 2024 02:04:18 GMT

An insurance broker banned for life from providing financial services after he gambled away $414,655 in clients’ premiums has lost his bid to cut the duration and scope of the penalty...

‘Lessons learned’: departing claims chief predicts positive future

Thu, 02 May 2024 02:04:04 GMT

Outgoing Gallagher Head of Claims Adam Squire believes the industry has learned from recent record-breaking catastrophes and that new technology holds the key to improved claims handling...

Brokers back Insurance News strata seminar

Thu, 02 May 2024 02:03:46 GMT

Insurance broking leaders will participate in an expert-led Insurance News strata seminar...

Dual rolls out Asia-Pacific title cover

Thu, 02 May 2024 02:03:36 GMT

Underwriting agency Dual Australia has launched a line of title insurance products...