New CEO for actuaries
06 June 2006
The Institute of Actuaries of Australia has announced the appointment of John Maroney as CEO…
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Climate change comments praised
06 June 2006
Former US Vice President Al Gore has praised IAG CEO Michael Hawker’s leadership over the global warming issue…
IAG’s Smith goes to Zurich
30 May 2006
Former IAG New Zealand CEO David Smith has been appointed COO of Zurich Australia…
Rick Jackson quits IAG
30 May 2006
Rick Jackson, the IAG executive who fought the group’s battle against smash repairers over new procedures for repairs, resigned and left the company last week…
Victoria sneaks in a levy surprise
30 May 2006
The Victorian Government is poised to begin charging a fire services levy from July 1 on notional premiums where the broker or agent uses net ratings…
Claims follow ferry drama
30 May 2006
NZ insurers are still totting up the cost of a wild ride on a ferry that extensively damaged cars and cargo…
NRMA offers training cash
30 May 2006
NRMA Insurance seems to have a love-hate relationship with the NSW smash repair industry…
Innisfail needs tradespeople, says Cosgrove
30 May 2006
Rebuilding after the Cyclone Larry disaster around Innisfail is well under way, but a lack of tradespeople is slowing things down…
DOFIs should be on level playing field
23 May 2006
The homegrown insurers of Australia aren’t looking for special treatment – just equitable treatment on a level playing field, according to Promina Group CEO Michael Wilkins…
Tasmanian WorkCover unfair: Shorten
23 May 2006
The Beaconsfield Mine collapse has refocused attention on Tasmania’s workers’ compensation scheme…
Educators push ethics with new benchmark
23 May 2006
The Financial Services Education Agency Australia is in the process of launching a new initiative that it says will form the bedrock of good adviser conduct…
Chairlift fails to stay off the ground
23 May 2006
It’s third time unlucky for Arthurs Seat Chairlift operator Richard Hudson, as once again the attraction on the Mornington Peninsula south of Melbourne has left tourists hanging…
Lawyers want ‘wrongful life’ recognised
23 May 2006
Lawyers are calling for new legislation after the High Court dismissed two claims of medical negligence causing “wrongful life”…
Climate change workshops are a must
23 May 2006
The Australian Greenhouse Office is conducting free guidance workshops around Australia during the next month in a bid to educate and prepare businesses…
Tax pressure mounts on governments
16 May 2006
The Insurance Council of Australia has pounced on the fact GST revenue to the states will rise by $2.3 billion in 2006/07 and called on the state and federal governments…
NIBA steps up attack
16 May 2006
In a bid to raise awareness of the excessive and inequitable taxation of insurance, NIBA CEO Noel Pettersen has written to every state and territory Treasurer calling for…
Budget changes workers’ comp
16 May 2006
Federal Workplace Relations Minister Kevin Andrews is cutting benefits in the Commonwealth workers’ compensation scheme, saying it’s a move to make Comcare more consistent…
James Hardie pays $1 billion
16 May 2006
James Hardie Industries has recorded an annual net loss of $657.92 million after reserving $1 billion for compensation to asbestos victims…
Government steps into repairer debate
16 May 2006
The dispute between NSW smash repairers and IAG subsidiary NRMA Insurance is likely to be resolved by legislation…
Underwriting business excels
16 May 2006
Underwriting agencies account for $1.6 billion in annual premium to the Australian insurance industry and are becoming a more significant part of the industry…