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‘Good to be back’: Kelly discusses return following complaint

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:09:22 GMT

Steadfast MD and CEO Robert Kelly is back at work following an external investigation into a workplace complaint against him, and the timescale for his planned retirement has not altered...

Blue Zebra and other Envest agencies to combine

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:09:10 GMT

Blue Zebra, Proplab Group and Point Insurance are in negotiations for a share sale that would bring together four Envest underwriting agencies...

Resilience fund backs almost 100 projects

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:08:53 GMT

The Disaster Ready Fund’s third round of grants will provide almost $350 million for 96 projects including flood levees, with federal resourcing lifted by state and territory contributions...

‘Exciting new chapter’ as Aon appoints regional exec

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:08:40 GMT

Jason Disborough has been promoted to Pacific chief commercial officer at Aon...

Robert Kelly returns as Steadfast CEO

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:13:44 GMT

Steadfast co-founder Robert Kelly will return to his role as MD and CEO following the conclusion of an investigation into a workplace complaint...

Insurance News launches third annual conference

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:39:22 GMT

The third Insurance News Outlook conference will be held in Sydney in March – and early bird tickets are available...

QBE names Yasmin Allen as next chair

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:19:11 GMT

QBE Insurance Group says Yasmin Allen, a board director for the past three years, will take over as chair from Mike Wilkins next May...

Plant underwriter Level opens for business

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:06:29 GMT

Mobile plant and equipment specialist Level Underwriting started trading today, providing cover aimed at small to medium operators...

RACT names new chair

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:06:20 GMT

Keryn Nylander has been appointed president and chair of RACT’s board...

Promotions announced at major brokerage after merger

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:06:09 GMT

Network Insurance House has confirmed a series of promotions and the launch of a national new business team...

Small businesses feeling the crunch of insurance costs

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:05:24 GMT

A new report has revealed insurance as one of the top financial pressures impacting small businesses, as more organisations report worsening profits over the past 12 months...

Judge backs ship owner in paint spat

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:05:17 GMT

The Federal Court says IAG is responsible for a claim after its customer was found liable for a poor paint job on a ship...

Dispute body fires warning over dishonest claims

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:05:08 GMT

New Zealand’s insurance ombudsman has warned consumers to be honest when claiming for flood damage...

Lawcover fails to head off lawyer’s indemnity action

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:04:31 GMT

Legal insurer Lawcover has lost a bid to prevent court action by a lawyer after it denied his claim for professional indemnity cover...

Australian market pressures drive 'innovative' hazard responses

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:04:14 GMT

Global Insurance Law Connect has highlighted encouraging developments in the Australian insurance market’s response to growing natural hazard risks in its inaugural Property Catastrophe and Climate Governance Report...

Many people ‘dangerously unprepared’ for disaster threat

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:03:53 GMT

AAMI warns insurer messaging is not reaching consumers, as internal research reveals many Australians do not know how to prepare for natural hazards...

Quake studies win hazards commission funding

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:03:40 GMT

New Zealand researchers will study retrofits to make homes safer in earthquakes and floods and search for hidden faults in Auckland thanks to grants from the Natural Hazards Commission...

New Zealanders back restrictions on building in high-risk areas

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:03:26 GMT

A new Insurance Council of New Zealand survey found 53% of residents support restrictions on construction in high-risk areas to prevent insurance becoming unaffordable...

Youi initiative aims to address customer preparation gap

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:02:48 GMT

Youi has launched a new resource hub to help consumers better prepare for severe weather events...

Strata review puts broker commissions on table

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:02:25 GMT

The NSW review into market impacts from banning strata managers from accepting conflicted payments has included action around broker commissions as an option...