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Ex-PSC execs join board at finance broker

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:00:14 GMT

COG Financial Services says former PSC Insurance executives Tony Robinson and John Dwyer have joined the board as non-executive chairman and non-executive director respectively...

Haven adds regional leader

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 03:03:03 GMT

Haven Underwriting has recruited Mitchell Pontey as underwriting manager for the southern region...

ANZIIF partners with InsurePride to champion inclusivity

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 03:02:28 GMT

The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance will run a professional development module in partnership with industry LGBTQ+ network InsurePride...

Graduates settle in at Suncorp after record number of applications

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 03:02:11 GMT

Suncorp has taken on 63 new recruits across its Australian and New Zealand operations under this year’s graduate program...

Allianz fills chief commercial position

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:55:04 GMT

Allianz Australia says Julie Mitchell will take over the chief GM commercial role from Phuong Ly, who it announced earlier this year would be moving to the UK...

Steadfast Convention kicks off with spectacular welcome

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 02:26:06 GMT

Melbourne’s South Wharf was the place to be last night as the Steadfast Convention got under way with a welcome session at the Showtime Events Centre...

Roundtable to weigh industry's approach to women

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 02:25:50 GMT

Leaders from Zurich, QBE Ventures and McLardy McShane will discuss “the future of insurance for women” at a virtual roundtable on Thursday...

Merged Steadfast brokerages appoint COO

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 02:25:37 GMT

Recently merged brokerages Network Insurance Group and Insurance House have recruited Auto & General strategy and risk director Cath Whitaker as COO...

Thousands head to Melbourne for Steadfast Convention

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:14:48 GMT

More than 2000 industry professionals are expected to attend this year’s Steadfast Convention, which begins in Melbourne next Sunday...

Date set for rescheduled Kurt Nilsen service

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:14:29 GMT

The celebration of life for Lion Underwriting founder and former Underwriting Agencies Council chair Kurt Nilsen will take place on Friday March 28 after it was postponed due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred...

Institute launches new webinar series

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:14:19 GMT

The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance will run fortnightly “deep-dive” webinars designed to provide technical insights to insurance professionals...

Asian Claims Convention examines agents of change

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:13:55 GMT

The digital transformation affecting damage assessment is among topics at this year’s Asian Claims Convention in Japan...

Medical liability forum set for October

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:13:29 GMT

The Medical Professional Liability Association International Conference will take place in Melbourne in October...

ANZIIF expands young professionals seminars

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:13:17 GMT

The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance will take its Rising Stars in Insurance seminar series to five cities this year...

Industry gender pay gap 22.2%, latest scorecard shows

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:06:08 GMT

A survey of more than 9000 large employers representing five million Australian workers has found men employed in insurance fare substantially better than their female colleagues...

AFCA to host two-day members’ forum

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:04:49 GMT

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority will hold a members’ forum on March 12 and 13...

Climate roundtable to discuss insurance and adaptability

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:04:26 GMT

Melbourne’s Monash University will hold a roundtable discussion examining the impact of climate change on insurance and the value of adaptation...

Steadfast secures family friendly workplace label

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:03:18 GMT

Steadfast Group has been re-certified as a family friendly workplace and has launched a new Work + Family Hub...

Insurers join fight against financial abuse

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 03:30:38 GMT

Eight insurers are among 49 Australian businesses altering their policies and contract terms in a stand against financial abuse...

Service to celebrate life of Lion founder Kurt Nilsen

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 03:27:13 GMT

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday to honour Lion Underwriting founder and former Underwriting Agencies Council chair Kurt Nilsen...