The Broker
BizCover’s AI comparison tool up and running
26 March 2026
BizCover says its ChatGPT-powered app went live this morning, weeks after AUB Group CEO Mike Emmett revealed it was waiting for OpenAI to approve release of the tool...
‘Ongoing reviews’ expected as SCTP commissions drop
26 March 2026
Steadfast has told brokers the commission rate for general and products liability on its client trading platform has dropped from 26.5% to 20%...
Broker made to pay as insurer dumps truck claim
26 March 2026
The industry ombudsman has found a broker breached its duty of care before a truck damage claim was rejected because a driver had less experience than the policy required...
Steadfast Convention raises $450,000, heads to Adelaide
26 March 2026
Australia’s largest gathering of general insurance professionals will return to Adelaide next year...
CGU, Steadfast team up on small business workers’ comp
26 March 2026
Steadfast Group has partnered with CGU to launch an SME workers’ compensation facility...
Marsh brings in Pacific energy leader
26 March 2026
Global broker Marsh says Marcus Piristi has joined as Pacific head of energy...
Miramar recruits Cowden chief to head WA
26 March 2026
Steadfast underwriting agencies brand Miramar Group has recruited Alan Tokeley to be its western region manager...
HDI names new senior underwriter as veteran departs
26 March 2026
Carika Schultz has been promoted to underwriting manager for international programs at HDI Global, as Jeff Altit retires...
Liberty offers life sciences Remedy
26 March 2026
Liberty Specialty Markets has launched a life sciences product that “deliberately avoids exclusions”...
Levee ‘long overdue’ as Bundaberg counts cost of floods
19 March 2026
Northwest Insurance MD David Coe has weighed in on the challenge facing Bundaberg and surrounding areas after the Burnett River catchment flooded last week...
NIBA launches 2026 convention with future focus
19 March 2026
This year’s National Insurance Brokers Association Convention will centre on the theme “future ready”...
Fleeing Ferrari owner wins $200k crash payout
19 March 2026
A Ferrari driver who collided with a BMW will have his claim paid despite immediately leaving the crash scene and not opening his door when police arrived at his home...
Rise to cyber challenge or face consequences, industry told
19 March 2026
Specialist cyber risk adviser Infosure has called on brokers to “get ahead” of the threat facing business clients...
Consultant aims to connect brokers and networks
19 March 2026
Brokers choosing between authorised representative networks struggle with a lack of transparency and information that is difficult to compare, the director of a service launched to provide independent guidance says...
Steadfast platform adds Chubb PI
19 March 2026
Chubb will offer its professional indemnity products on the Steadfast Client Trading Platform...
Truck, fleet experts Insuret and ATL to merge
19 March 2026
Transport specialists Insuret and ATL will combine to form a single platform for fleet and trucking insurance in the Envest underwriting group...
Network Insurance House makes Alfa move
19 March 2026
Steadfast-owned Network Insurance House has formed a strategic partnership with Sydney-based Alfa Insurance Brokers...
Grace buys northern Add-on, eyes strata expansion
19 March 2026
Perth-based broker Grace Insurance will acquire Darwin’s Add Insure and plans to establish a dedicated strata team...
NZ intermediary changes path with Steadfast
19 March 2026
New Zealand brokerage Long Burroughs has partnered with Steadfast following the repurchase of its equity shareholding from Insurance Advisernet...
Informed consent rules ‘push brokers to general advice’
12 March 2026
Legislation making brokers obtain consent for commissions has led some to shift to a general advice model on less complex products such as home insurance – meaning consumers could miss out on critical guidance...