The Broker
NIBA hails Okely impact as board names new president
27 February 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association’s new president says he looks forward to “building upon the great work” of his predecessor and advocating for members across Australia...
Broker platform WinBEAT NEXT goes live
27 February 2025
Ebix Australia has launched its WinBEAT NEXT broking platform...
Steadfast eyes further growth in London market
27 February 2025
Steadfast says its acquisition last year of HW Wood provided a platform to expand its London placement and wholesale broking offering, and it is looking at opportunities...
Howden buys into regional WA
27 February 2025
Howden has acquired WA brokerage Major Insurance Services...
HDI names NSW/ACT distribution head
27 February 2025
HDI Global has appointed Brandt Connor as distribution head for its NSW and ACT operations...
Five ideas that would work: former broker’s message to Dutton
20 February 2025
A broking and insurtech leader has called Peter Dutton’s divestment plan “hot air” – but lists five alternative initiatives he says could help bring down high premiums...
Steadfast names new technology chief
20 February 2025
Allianz CIO David Gillespie will become Steadfast Group’s new CTO, effective from May...
Austbrokers Corporate appoints CEO, broking head
20 February 2025
Austbrokers Corporate has named John Kay as CEO and promoted Phillip Agah to head of broking...
Broker and client sail to victory in shade cloth clash
20 February 2025
A broker has helped deliver a claim dispute win for their client after challenging her insurer’s suggestion that a shade cloth was the primary cause of storm damage to her pergola...
NIBA chief takes affordability push to Lib frontbencher
20 February 2025
National Insurance Brokers Association CEO Richard Klipin reaffirmed the need to tackle insurance affordability during a meeting with shadow financial services minister Luke Howarth...
AIG to become underwriter for 360 Plant & Equipment
20 February 2025
The 360 Group of Companies says AIG Australia will become underwriter for the 360 Plant & Equipment agency from April...
WTW warns of ‘dark clouds’ over aviation market
20 February 2025
January aviation insurance renewals suggest conditions remain favourable for buyers amid plentiful capital, according to a WTW sector outlook for the first quarter...
New recruits bolster Javln leadership team
20 February 2025
Javln has appointed Ben Rees, James Brading and Shelley Cox to leadership positions...
CFC launches cyber portfolio bulk quoting service
20 February 2025
A new service for Australian brokers from cyber specialist CFC automates quoting for large bundles of policies...
Blue Zebra fills AR distribution role
20 February 2025
Underwriting agency Blue Zebra has appointed Matt Ennis as distribution manager for authorised representative groups...
NIBA pushes for budget action on mitigation, emerging risks
13 February 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association has called on Canberra to be more “proactive” in improving the nation’s readiness for worsening natural disasters...
Association makes case for broker role as NSW strata reforms kick in
13 February 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association has welcomed the NSW government’s bid to build consumer confidence in the strata sector, including laws and penalties introduced this month...
AFCA backs intermediary in play centre refund row
13 February 2025
The complaints ombudsman has rejected accusations that a broker who arranged insurance for a play centre group and its franchisees breached its duty of care and provided false information...
Suncorp commercial division GWP gains 10%
13 February 2025
Suncorp’s commercial and personal injury after-tax profit rose 7.2% to $208 million in the first half as the tailored and platform businesses led gross written premium gains...
Broking issues at heart of conference agenda
13 February 2025
Broker issues and perspectives will form a critical part of the upcoming Insurance News Outlook 2025 conference...