Report warns of global warming by degrees
09 October 2007
The CSIRO says Australian temperatures could rise by as much as 5ºC over the next 63 years - if greenhouse gas emissions are not curtailed…
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Bracks signs up to broker board
09 October 2007
Former Victorian Premier Steve Bracks has accepted a board position with broking giant Jardine Lloyd Thompson…
ANZIIF draws closer to UK cousin
02 October 2007
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance is forging a stronger relationship with its UK counterpart the Chartered Insurance Institute to drive growth…
Insurers warned over D&O pricing
02 October 2007
Insurers may need to factor the cost of future litigation into their directors' and officers' liability premiums following a landmark US ruling that required Chubb subsidiary…
Farmer calls for drought insurance scheme
02 October 2007
The latest drought relief package could have been avoided - or at least reduced - if farmers, insurers and the Federal Government had negotiated a private insurance scheme beforehand…
Car premiums apple of Tasmanian eyes
02 October 2007
Motor vehicle premiums in Tasmania have been frozen for the third consecutive year as a result of low claims…
WorkSafe in bumper year
02 October 2007
The Victorian WorkCover Authority has lodged a full-year profit of $1.17 billion, with a relentless public safety campaign and investments producing tangible results…
Actuaries salute academic
02 October 2007
University of NSW academic Michael Sherris has been named Actuary of the Year by the Institute of Actuaries of Australia…
Analysts raise QBE-IAG merger scuttlebutt again
25 September 2007
Journalists are again stoking the fires of a much-rumoured union between QBE and IAG, with a major news agency the latest to raise the subject…
Hobart retailers face uncertain future after Myer fire
25 September 2007
Tasmanian brokers are likely to be inundated with business interruption claims once the dust settles from the devastating fire at Hobart's iconic Myer building…
Insurance profits down 5%
25 September 2007
The insurance industry's net profit after tax slipped 5.5% to $5.2 billion for the year ending June 30 2007, according to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority…
Credit risk being ignored: insurer
25 September 2007
Credit defaults do not concern most Australian businesses despite traces of US subprime debt lingering in international markets, according to credit insurer Atradius…
Car theft down in June quarter
25 September 2007
Motor vehicle thefts have fallen for the sixth consecutive quarter and are down more than 6% on the previous year, new figures show…
Insurers warn landlords on drug labs
25 September 2007
New Zealand's illegal drug manufacturers seem to be moving into fancier digs - with implications for landlords and their insurers…
Aon warns on supply chain risk
25 September 2007
The pursuit of corporate efficiency is leaving businesses badly exposed to supply chain risks, insurance broker Aon says…
More to do on IT security
25 September 2007
The world's largest financial institutions are underprepared for the security challenges of the future, according to Deloitte's 2007 Global Security Survey…
Research sorts out the car insurance market
18 September 2007
The price of car insurance can vary by as much as $860 a year, depending on which state the cover is for…
Extension called for PI plan
18 September 2007
NIBA is calling on the Federal Government to extend the start-up date for regulations requiring all brokers to hold professional indemnity cover…
Mulcahy warns on integration benefits
18 September 2007
The crunch in international credit markets and unexpected natural disasters are the main caveats ahead of Suncorp boosting profits by 10% this year, CEO John Mulcahy says…
Brian Gray scholarships awarded
18 September 2007
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has announced the recipients of its annual Brian Gray scholarships…