The Broker
‘Benchmark’ report urges more help for mutuals
21 November 2024
A new report calls for governments and regulators to help facilitate the growth of discretionary risk mutuals...
Brokers ‘most vulnerable’ to strata law overhaul
21 November 2024
Strata law reforms that strengthen consumer protections are likely to affect brokers more than other players in the market, according to Finity...
Gallagher wins dispute over faulty floor cleaner
21 November 2024
A business owner who accused Gallagher of not choosing an appropriate insurance policy for equipment or advocating during a claims process has lost a dispute before the Australian Financial Complainants Authority...
Transparency trumps ‘dark arts’ as premiums rise: Aon chief
21 November 2024
The insurance industry needs to be honest with clients about the reasons for premium rises and use data and analytics more effectively to dispel a “dark arts” image, according to Aon Australia CEO Jennifer Richards...
Marsh merges Pacific facultative reinsurance businesses
21 November 2024
Risk management group Marsh McLennan has merged its Guy Carpenter and Marsh Re facultative reinsurance businesses in the Pacific region...
New PIC chief keen to build on family legacy
21 November 2024
New Zealand’s PIC Insurance Brokers says Kristen Garner has been appointed CEO...
CFC recruits transaction liability expert, lifts line size
21 November 2024
Janine Fenwick has joined CFC as transaction liability practice leader for Asia-Pacific, based in Melbourne...
NIBA meets with minister, inquiry head
14 November 2024
National Insurance Brokers Association president Gary Okely and CEO Richard Klipin visited Canberra last week to discuss “matters of insurance affordability and accessibility” with government stakeholders...
Envest buys regional Victorian brokerage
14 November 2024
Envest has acquired a majority stake in Bendigo Insurance Brokers, which will become part of the growing Aviso Group network...
Equipment firm digs in to win excavator theft row
14 November 2024
A machinery hire business that held mobile plant and equipment insurance has won a claims dispute over whether an excavator was stolen by an unknown party...
Everest pursues ‘strategic growth’ in Australia
14 November 2024
Everest Insurance International is expanding in the Australian market, offering tailored solutions across a range of commercial lines including property, casualty and financial risks...
Brokers can live-stream upcoming cyber seminar
14 November 2024
Brokers who want to gain critical cyber insights from the comfort of their desks can access a live-stream of Insurance News’ upcoming seminar...
Insurance House Advance leader joins Zurich
14 November 2024
Zurich has recruited former Insurance House Advance GM Melissa Starfield as its new head of authorised representatives...
Broker fined $2 million for misusing funds
14 November 2024
A UK broker has been fined more than £1 million ($1.96 million) and banned from financial services work after misleading the regulator and misusing funds meant for insurers...
Haven names new underwriting manager
14 November 2024
Andrew Mitchell has been appointed underwriting manager at recently launched agency Haven...
Steadfast buys Lloyd’s broker in push for ‘growth runway’
07 November 2024
Steadfast has acquired Lloyd’s broker HW Wood for £23.5 million ($46 million), the Australian listed intermediary group announced this morning...
Suncorp targets Vero specialty expansion
07 November 2024
Suncorp plans to introduce a range of products under a Vero specialty lines banner, with high-hazard commercial property the first area to be targeted...
Gallagher names new claims head
07 November 2024
International brokerage Gallagher has appointed Dennis Dalati as head of claims for Australia and Asia...
NIBA to outline next steps ahead of code review
07 November 2024
Details of the broking code review process and how stakeholders can provide input will be announced in coming weeks, the National Insurance Brokers Association says...
360, Vero among winners in IA awards
07 November 2024
Vero was crowned insurer of the year and 360 won the underwriting agency award at the Insurance Advisernet gala awards dinner...