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‘Stronger together’: Steadfast open to more mergers

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:59:56 GMT

Steadfast says it will “continue reviewing” options to bring more of its brokers and underwriting agencies together – but stresses such mergers are often driven by the businesses themselves...

Pemba-linked premium funder brings in group chief

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:52:32 GMT

Premium funding specialist Bravas has appointed James Woodhams as group CEO...

Agile makes underwriting leadership changes

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:52:14 GMT

Agile Insurance Group says its Lloyd’s Syndicate 2427 active underwriter Mark Hunt has become group chief underwriting officer...

Owner loses claim dispute after pet put down

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:49:38 GMT

The complaints authority has allowed Petsure to reject a claim for $30,176 in medical costs after a puppy suffered seizures and had to be euthanised...

Regulator continues to block IAG acquisition of RAC Insurance

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:14:26 GMT

The mergers watchdog says IAG’s proposed acquisition of WA’s RAC Insurance could “substantially lessen competition” – and the application will now proceed to a more detailed second-phase review...

AI-written complaints too long and often wrong, ombudsman says

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:23:56 GMT

An insurance dispute resolution scheme has warned consumers’ use of AI is producing overly long complaint submissions that contain misleading information...

Watchdog clears Uniting Church insurance plans

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:17:49 GMT

The competition regulator has approved a Uniting Church national insurance purchasing program that the religious organisation says can reduce premiums and deliver better outcomes...

New managers to bolster CBN’s partnership push

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:15:22 GMT

Steadfast-owned Community Broker Network has made a pair of GM appointments amid an “expanded focus” on its partnership capability...

Motorcycle crash claim a non-starter

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:14:41 GMT

A traveller who was hurt in a motorbike smash has lost his bid for an injury payout because of a “dangerous activity” exclusion in his insurance policy...

‘Market is wrong’ on Steadfast, AUB share prices

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:54:27 GMT

Steadfast and AUB Group shares remain undervalued after dipping earlier this year amid concerns about artificial intelligence impacts on broking, Morningstar says...

Motorist loses $64k claim row after BMW parked in wrong spot

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:53:20 GMT

A company director whose sports car was stolen from his driveway at night has lost a claim dispute with his insurer...

Zurich introduces AR-focused team

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:53:04 GMT

Zurich has launched a national underwriting and service team dedicated to authorised representatives...

‘Robust engagement’ drives next phase of code review

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:52:50 GMT

Work to revise the broking code of practice has moved to the draft phase as the National Insurance Brokers Association considers feedback from a consultation launched in February...

Broker rule book must tackle strata conflicts: consumer advocates

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:52:21 GMT

Consumer groups have called for broking code of practice changes to address strata remuneration practices and conflicts of interest...

Marsh principal moves to Howden

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:51:42 GMT

Marsh’s Daniel Quintin has joined Howden as Tasmanian head of commercial...

McLardy McShane adds former Coverforce head

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:45:03 GMT

Dave Stott has been appointed branch manager and director at McLardy McShane in Melbourne...

Prevail names new operations chief

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:44:42 GMT

Gus Carfi has been appointed head of operations at prestige home and motor specialist Prevail Insurance...

Aon regional manager becomes chief of staff

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:44:22 GMT

Lisa O’Sullivan has become Aon Australia’s chief of staff after filling the position on secondment when Elaine O’Riordan went on parental leave...

Markel takes ‘next step’ with fintech product launch

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:44:11 GMT

Markel Insurance has introduced its FintechRisk+ product to the Australian market, offering a “comprehensive modular policy” for medium to large fintechs...

Sompo hires Everest staffers for Australian growth push

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:10:59 GMT

Sompo International has moved to expand its Australian operation by recruiting a team of specialists from US-listed Everest Group’s local arm...