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Steadfast considers home commissions as affordability pressures bite

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:21:12 GMT

Steadfast will give further consideration to broker commission levels on home insurance as many residents struggle with rising costs...

‘We were starting to be recognised’: Tresidder excited at Gallagher deal

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:19:11 GMT

Brad Tresidder says his working life is far from over after sealing a major deal for his eponymous broking business...

Allianz names broker partnerships lead

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:18:59 GMT

Allianz Commercial Australia has promoted John Whealans to the role of broker partnerships head...

NIBA sees ‘international best practice’ at US intermediary conference

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:18:52 GMT

The National Insurance Brokers Association says it gained “critical insights” on issues facing the global industry at a recent intermediary conference in the US...

Clover hopes to relaunch home product soon

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:17:32 GMT

Tech-focused underwriting agency Clover says it is close to finding new capacity for its popular home and landlords product, as it continues to grow across other lines...

Howden appoints specialty leader

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:16:55 GMT

Michael Herron has joined Howden in Sydney as head of specialty...

ShieldCover offers ‘easy-to-manage’ product for care workers

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:13:30 GMT

Underwriting agency ShieldCover has launched a product designed for care workers and registered National Disability Insurance Scheme contractors...

CFC refines cyber coverage, drops exclusions after broker feedback

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:13:12 GMT

CFC has launched a product called Cyber Proactive Response aimed at businesses with annual revenues up to $250 million...

No-compete ban, no problem, but brokers stand by non-solicitation clauses

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:34:27 GMT

Brokers are mostly unfazed by the government’s ban on non-compete clauses for low to middle earners but say non-solicitation clauses are “imperative” and must not be touched...

‘Priorities have evolved’: time demands key to Fitzgerald exit

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:34:07 GMT

Steadfast COO Nigel Fitzgerald says he decided to leave the company’s executive team and not pursue the top job given the potential travel demands and family considerations...

Ardonagh hails rising profits in ‘coming of age’ year

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:33:55 GMT

PSC owner Ardonagh has reported a significant profit increase for 2024, capping what CEO David Ross calls “a terrific year”...

Convention smashes charity record as next year’s location revealed

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:33:29 GMT

A record $512,000 was raised for charity Free 3D Hands at the Steadfast Convention gala dinner on Tuesday night...

Chicken farmer wins business interruption dispute

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:33:16 GMT

A poultry farmer has secured a $100,000 increase to a storm-related business interruption payout, after the complaints authority found their insurer mishandled the claim and failed to justify a lower offer...

No soft market for Steadfast, Kelly says

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:32:56 GMT

The latest Marsh commercial index shows the composite rate falling 8% in the region and actuarial group Finity says “we are well and truly in a soft market” – but Steadfast CEO Robert Kelly does not agree...

‘Great news’ for clients as NZ rates soften

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:32:28 GMT

Gallagher says commercial rates in the New Zealand market have softened, bringing relief for businesses after several years of rises...

Arch recruits senior underwriter from Chubb

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:31:54 GMT

Arch Insurance Australia has appointed Carey Sturgiss as professional indemnity senior underwriter for the southern region, covering Victoria, WA, SA and Tasmania...

Call for rethink on ‘unfair’ terror pool pricing

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:39:06 GMT

A broker has criticised the way terrorism pool premiums are calculated and called for reform or even removal of the program...

Marsh Pacific reports record year for M&A work

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:38:44 GMT

The Marsh Pacific team worked on a record number of mergers and acquisitions last year as activity increased after a slow start and demand rose for warranty and indemnity insurance...

NIBA meets BIBA to discuss ‘common issues’

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:38:19 GMT

National Insurance Brokers Association CEO Richard Klipin and past president Gary Okely are in London to meet their UK counterparts...

Rural Affinity extends Munich Re tie-up

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:38:09 GMT

Underwriting agency Rural Affinity has extended its partnership with Munich Re Specialty...