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21 May 2013 1615 AEST

Zurich loses claims chief

21 May 2013

Zurich Australia Executive GM Claims Stephen Brooks resigned from the company today…

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Steadfast buys Ingram’s Altiora

21 May 2013

Broker group Steadfast has bought underwriting agency Altiora Insurance Solutions from Brisbane broker and businessman David Ingram…

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Local

New brands growing faster than major players: Roy Morgan

20 May 2013

New general insurance brands are expanding their customer bases at the expense of traditional market leaders, according to researcher Roy Morgan…

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CGU

Corporate

Ironshore builds on strong foundation

20 May 2013

Bermudian insurer Ironshore continues to grow, posting a 27% rise in gross written premium for the first quarter…

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Zurich

Regulatory & Government

Ex-broker Horsell fined $75,000

20 May 2013

Former broker Craig Horsell has been fined $75,000 after admitting dishonesty charges…

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AIG

Financial Services

Super industry considers aged care cover

20 May 2013

Super funds could become active in aged care insurance under retirement planning reforms proposed by an industry body…

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QBE

The Professional

NIBA revamps convention

20 May 2013

The National Insurance Brokers Association has announced changes to its forthcoming annual convention in a bid to increase attendance and make the event more accessible…

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The Insurance Broking Specialists - Macquarie Bank

International

US insurance commissioners reject ComFrame

20 May 2013

The proposed global common framework on insurance supervision is too prescriptive and will not be accepted in the US, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners says…

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Analysis

Another set of standards, and more costs for insurers

20 May 2013

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority wants to make risk management in the financial services industry easier by having the same rules across general and life insurers and the banks…

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