The Broker
Hard market cycle remains, with some easing: Gallagher
28 September 2023
Upward pressure in premium prices is continuing and the hard market cycle remains, although with some easing, Gallagher says in a second-half report for Australia...
Broker wins dispute over non-disclosure of driver’s history
28 September 2023
A driver being sued for more than $150,000 after he accidentally accelerated through a T-intersection has lost a dispute with his broker over non-disclosure of his driving and claims history...
‘Strategically important’: insurer raises stake in Blue Zebra
28 September 2023
Youi has upped its stake in Blue Zebra, saying the underwriting agency is a vital partner to grow the insurer’s intermediary business...
Only 10 sleeps until the NIBA Convention
28 September 2023
The National Insurance Brokers Association is reminding the broking community to register for events at this year’s fast-approaching NIBA Convention, to be held at The Star Gold Coast from October 8-10...
Expanding Our Ark mutual says it offers ‘a different way’
28 September 2023
Discretionary mutual Our Ark says it has grown to more than 70 members since launching three years ago, is now protecting almost $2 billion of property, and is offering an alternative for brokers...
CBN marks ‘monumental milestone’ at annual conference
28 September 2023
Community Broker Network has hailed this year’s SHINE conference as a “momentous occasion” after it revealed several key developments to more than 350 of its authorised brokers and other industry attendees...
Resolvit Insure appoints CEO
28 September 2023
Commercial and litigation underwriting agency Resolvit Insure has named Denver Van Gramberg its new CEO...
Queensland brokers head to Cairns for annual CQIB conference
28 September 2023
The Council of Queensland Insurance Brokers held its annual convention in Cairns this month, attended by more than 230 industry professionals and 42 exhibitors...
Markel says brokers vital to Australia launch
21 September 2023
US specialty insurer Markel says brokers are core to its Australia strategy as the business prepares to commence operations with the opening next week of three offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane...
‘Flawed thinking’: broker cautions against ditching cyber cover
21 September 2023
Cyber insurance is an investment that companies should not overlook and it should be included as part of a “hybrid” approach to address digital threats, broker Honan says...
Broker loses dispute over PI advice
21 September 2023
Three company directors who claimed they had acquired professional indemnity and run-off insurance based on “incorrect advice” from their broker have won their dispute...
Ardonagh merges UK personal lines business with Markerstudy
21 September 2023
Ardonagh Group is merging its UK personal lines broking business Atlanta with Markerstudy to create a new platform transacting more than £3 billion annual gross written premium and employing more than 7300 people...
‘Asset light’ agencies burgeoning: Howden Tiger
21 September 2023
“Asset Light” insurance providers such as managing general agents are burgeoning in the US and are growing in importance globally, a report by Howden Tiger and research group Conning says...
Steadfast partners with First Nations youth charity
21 September 2023
Steadfast has launched a partnership with First Nations charity group Bandu to provide resources to young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders after they complete high school...
Marsh appoints managing principal in Hobart
21 September 2023
Daniel Quintin has been appointed Marsh Managing Principal Tasmania...
Miller announces new Asia Pacific team
21 September 2023
London-based brokerage Miller has established a new Asia Pacific treaty reinsurance team...
Gallagher Bassett announces senior promotion
21 September 2023
Claims manager Gallagher Bassett Australia has appointed Debbie Vounakis as its new Head of Sales and Client Services – Personal Injury...
‘Give it time’: brokers weigh in on cyclone reinsurance pool
14 September 2023
Brokers in northern Australia say the cyclone reinsurance pool has produced mixed results for their clients, with strata customers getting the best premium savings so far, according to the Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby...
Steadfast’s risk management arm acquires Melbourne’s Riskcom
14 September 2023
Steadfast Risk Group has acquired Riskcom and its subsidiary BRM Risk Management...
'Broker didn’t tell me’: insured loses dispute over flood embargo
14 September 2023
A complainant who says his broker did not inform him about a 72-hour flood exclusion upon policy inception has lost his claims dispute over damage to his caravan...