The Broker
Renewals signal ‘tempered optimism’ for commercial line buyers
16 May 2024
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
16 May 2024
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
16 May 2024
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
16 May 2024
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
16 May 2024
BMS Risk Solutions has appointed Nathan Richmond as director for Auckland...
Bellrock adds ‘ideal leader’ to claims team
16 May 2024
Bellrock has appointed Joseph Hershewe as practice leader for its claims advocacy team...
Leukaemia fundraiser to honour broker
16 May 2024
The family of Robert Cooper will hold a second leukaemia research fundraising lunch in July...
NIBA urges brokers to attend convention
16 May 2024
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
09 May 2024
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
09 May 2024
About 680 brokers and 132 exhibitors attended the Underwriting Agencies Council market exchange in Melbourne on Tuesday...
Emergence opens cybersecurity advice service
09 May 2024
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
09 May 2024
Allianz-owned boat insurer Club Marine has become a member of the Underwriting Agencies Council...
Lockton names new workplace safety head
09 May 2024
Lockton Australia has appointed Kristy Nicholson as its new head of work health and safety...
Gallagher snaps up health specialist
09 May 2024
Gallagher has acquired Health Insurance Consultants Australia, a specialist health cover brokerage and consultancy...
FM Global targets clean energy sector
09 May 2024
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
09 May 2024
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
02 May 2024
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
02 May 2024
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
02 May 2024
Insurance broking leaders will participate in an expert-led Insurance News strata seminar...
Dual rolls out Asia-Pacific title cover
02 May 2024
Underwriting agency Dual Australia has launched a line of title insurance products...