The Broker
Steadfast teams with legal expense insurer
20 June 2024
Legal expense insurance specialist ARAG Services Australia says it has expanded its market position through a distribution partnership with Steadfast Group...
Delta appoints group underwriting head
20 June 2024
Delta Insurance has appointed Joleene Dawson as group head of underwriting...
ProRisk fills regional business development role
20 June 2024
Underwriting agency ProRisk has appointed Naomi Stewart as relationship and business development manager for NSW and ACT...
CBN seeks 'best in the business' for Shine Awards nominations
20 June 2024
Nominations for the seventh annual Community Broker Network Shine Awards are open until July 26...
NIBA fronts Senate committee over advice reforms
13 June 2024
National Insurance Brokers Association CEO Richard Klipin made his first major public appearance in the role this morning, appearing before a Senate hearing on the government’s financial advice reform program...
Our voice must be loud: new NIBA chief
13 June 2024
New CEO Richard Klipin says the National Insurance Brokers Association needs to be a strong advocate for the profession and the value it brings...
AI poses ‘critical risk’ to insurance broking diploma
13 June 2024
The Diploma of Insurance Broking is at “critical risk” from advances in generative artificial intelligence and in urgent need of revision, according to a new study...
Fleet cover ruled out after fire destroys ‘historic’ vehicle
13 June 2024
A policyholder will not have their losses covered after fire wrecked a 1974 vehicle, because it was bought outside the cover period and an “automatic addition” benefit did not apply...
Ausure-Newcastle joint venture eyes regional dominance
13 June 2024
Ausure Insurance Newcastle has formed a joint venture with Newcastle Insurance Group that it says is “poised to become the leading insurance brokerage in the region”...
icare launches workers’ comp broker hub
13 June 2024
NSW state insurer icare has introduced a broker hub to provide information on workers’ compensation developments and improve access to expertise and resources...
Howden buys NZ broker
13 June 2024
Global intermediary group Howden has bought Bridges Insurance Services, a New Zealand general insurance broker focused on mid-market businesses and SMEs...
Queensland brokers celebrate industry excellence
13 June 2024
The Council of Queensland Insurance Brokers gave out 12 excellence awards at its annual lunch last week before an audience of 320 members and business partners...
Dual partnership will enhance broker experience, Allianz says
06 June 2024
Allianz says its financial lines partnership with underwriting agency Dual Australia will lead to an improved experience for broking partners...
Database ‘tells story’ of key commercial property losses
06 June 2024
A database that provides information on notable non-catastrophe commercial property losses has been made available to help underwriters and brokers...
US plans under spotlight ahead of Steadfast strategy update
06 June 2024
Steadfast will provide an update on its strategy and the operating environment later this month at investor days in Sydney and Melbourne...
Marsh McLennan on top as global broking revenues climb
06 June 2024
Global fees and commissions earned from insurance broking rose 11.3% to $US168 billion ($252 billion) last year, consultancy Insuramore says...
Queensland brokerage Rivers buys IOOF
06 June 2024
Rivers Insurance Brokers has acquired IOOF Insurance Brokers from Insignia Financial...
New Javln board member eyes ‘big wins’
06 June 2024
David Leach has joined the board at insurtech Javln, which says rapid growth is “helping to attract high-calibre talent”...
CFC’s fintech offer gets a glow up
06 June 2024
Cyber specialist CFC has revamped its fintech insurance and will host a webinar detailing the product next month...
Aon names new financial chief
06 June 2024
Global broker Aon has appointed Edmund Reese as CFO...