The Broker
Final broker code ‘better for feedback’
15 October 2026
The National Insurance Brokers Association says the updated code of practice, to be launched at next week’s annual convention, includes 21 clauses changed between the draft and the final version...
NZ brokers flag growing demand for perils advice
15 October 2026
New Zealand brokers are reporting increased client demand for natural hazard advice as disasters and climate change make insurance harder to place...
Howden recruits technical and claims chief
15 October 2026
Howden has appointed former Marsh executive Catherine Osborne as head of technical and claims...
Insurer delays exacerbated damage after farm flood, AFCA finds
15 October 2026
The industry ombudsman has ordered an insurer to pay almost $432,000 to policyholders whose farmhouse was flooded in 2022, finding delays in handling the claim contributed to the property’s deterioration and mould growth...
SRG widens Australian footprint with Perth office
15 October 2026
Specialist Risk Group has entered the WA market, opening an office in Perth as it continues a national expansion following its February launch in Australia...
Howden expands sport and entertainment team
15 October 2026
Howden has appointed Simon Calabrese as head of entertainment and leisure following a recruitment drive in the team...
NIH appoints retail and commercial manager
15 October 2026
Network Insurance House says Nicole Coleby will join the brokerage as retail and commercial GM on January 18, bringing operational management, strategic transformation and partner distribution experience...
AEI calls for graduate program applicants
15 October 2026
AEI Insurance Broking is inviting expressions of interest in its graduate program for next year...
Javln tool ‘tracks the business brokers are chasing’
15 October 2026
Insurance technology group Javln has unveiled a customer relationship management tool called Clients...
Castle chief outlines what capacity change means for brokers
08 October 2026
Castle Insurance boss Bradley Heath says he is eyeing significant expansion over the next five years as a new capacity deal with Canopius creates fresh opportunities...
NIBA rejects compensation scheme levy model
08 October 2026
Brokers have told the federal government they should not pay a special levy to cover a Compensation Scheme of Last Resort shortfall driven by other sectors...
‘A generous, valued colleague’: QPR pays tribute to Tony Harris
08 October 2026
QPR Premium Funding regional manager Tony Harris has died aged 74 after a battle with cancer...
Aviso Specialty brings in capital solutions chief
08 October 2026
Aviso Specialty has appointed Eric Wojcik as head of capital and guarantee solutions, effective next March...
Code committee calls for full story behind breaches
08 October 2026
Brokers were reminded of the importance of providing detailed information when the profession’s code compliance committee appeared at a conference hosted by insurtech Curium in Sydney last month...
Broker wins stoush over unwanted flood cover
08 October 2026
A homeowner who sought a reimbursement because her new policy did not offer an opt-out for flood cover has lost a dispute with broker Network Insurance House...
Conference speakers split on AI advisers debate
08 October 2026
Brokers’ use of AI to aid compliance was up for debate at a conference hosted by insurtech Curium in Sydney...
Cyber specialist adds personal protection for business leaders
08 October 2026
CFC has introduced cyber policy enhancements to support senior executives facing personal threats...
Arch names Australian head of casualty
08 October 2026
Andrew Whitlock has been promoted to head of casualty at Arch Insurance Australia, responsible for underwriting strategy and growth of the retail portfolio...
Vero awards grant to sports club at heart of fire-hit town
08 October 2026
Insurer Vero has given Harcourt Football Netball Club its $25,000 community grant this year, as part of its sponsorship of the NIBA young broker of the year awards...
Market conditions ‘not seen for more than a decade’
01 October 2026
Australian market conditions have seen clients in many classes benefiting from competitive pricing, expanded capacity and stronger insurer appetite, Marsh says in a report...