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Netstrata backs review’s finding on broker fees

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:26:23 GMT

Strata management company Netstrata says an independent report shows it has not overcharged for insurance services, while a consumer group has raised concerns over the review’s methodology...

QBE confirms new claims chief

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:16:22 GMT

QBE Insurance has appointed Julie Starley as Australia Pacific chief claims officer following the departure of Jon Fox...

Intermediaries sitting pretty in volatile world, AUB boss says

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:16:08 GMT

AUB Group CEO Michael Emmett says the broking sector is well placed amid geopolitical challenges and high levels of global natural disasters...

Association commends ICA’s ‘thoughtful’ election wish list

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:12:58 GMT

The National Insurance Brokers Association has welcomed the Insurance Council of Australia’s federal election platform, which flags 16 measures to address affordability and availability concerns...

NIBA hails Okely impact as board names new president

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:12:07 GMT

The National Insurance Brokers Association’s new president says he looks forward to “building upon the great work” of his predecessor and advocating for members across Australia...

Broker platform WinBEAT NEXT goes live

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:11:54 GMT

Ebix Australia has launched its WinBEAT NEXT broking platform...

Steadfast eyes further growth in London market

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:10:58 GMT

Steadfast says its acquisition last year of HW Wood provided a platform to expand its London placement and wholesale broking offering, and it is looking at opportunities...

Howden buys into regional WA

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:10:37 GMT

Howden has acquired WA brokerage Major Insurance Services...

HDI names NSW/ACT distribution head

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:08:48 GMT

HDI Global has appointed Brandt Connor as distribution head for its NSW and ACT operations...

Five ideas that would work: former broker’s message to Dutton

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:14:46 GMT

A broking and insurtech leader has called Peter Dutton’s divestment plan “hot air” – but lists five alternative initiatives he says could help bring down high premiums...

Steadfast names new technology chief

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:04:27 GMT

Allianz CIO David Gillespie will become Steadfast Group’s new CTO, effective from May...

Austbrokers Corporate appoints CEO, broking head

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:04:17 GMT

Austbrokers Corporate has named John Kay as CEO and promoted Phillip Agah to head of broking...

Broker and client sail to victory in shade cloth clash

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:04:07 GMT

A broker has helped deliver a claim dispute win for their client after challenging her insurer’s suggestion that a shade cloth was the primary cause of storm damage to her pergola...

NIBA chief takes affordability push to Lib frontbencher

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:03:52 GMT

National Insurance Brokers Association CEO Richard Klipin reaffirmed the need to tackle insurance affordability during a meeting with shadow financial services minister Luke Howarth...

AIG to become underwriter for 360 Plant & Equipment

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:03:17 GMT

The 360 Group of Companies says AIG Australia will become underwriter for the 360 Plant & Equipment agency from April...

WTW warns of ‘dark clouds’ over aviation market

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:03:04 GMT

January aviation insurance renewals suggest conditions remain favourable for buyers amid plentiful capital, according to a WTW sector outlook for the first quarter...

New recruits bolster Javln leadership team

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:17:41 GMT

Javln has appointed Ben Rees, James Brading and Shelley Cox to leadership positions...

CFC launches cyber portfolio bulk quoting service

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:17:11 GMT

A new service for Australian brokers from cyber specialist CFC automates quoting for large bundles of policies...

Blue Zebra fills AR distribution role

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:16:49 GMT

Underwriting agency Blue Zebra has appointed Matt Ennis as distribution manager for authorised representative groups...

NIBA pushes for budget action on mitigation, emerging risks

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:26:12 GMT

The National Insurance Brokers Association has called on Canberra to be more “proactive” in improving the nation’s readiness for worsening natural disasters...