The Broker
Insurer ‘entitled’ to 80% premium rise on broker-arranged strata policy
22 August 2024
An owners’ corporation has lost a dispute over an 80% premium rise on its broker-arranged strata policy, after arguing the increase was made “without justification”...
Yodas hit the road in a cheap Camry
22 August 2024
David Duncalfe says nothing can prepare him for the Shitbox Rally later this year, when he must trek from Bendigo to Townsville in a vehicle worth no more than $1500...
Ex-Aon associate director to head WTW team in NZ
22 August 2024
WTW has appointed Alanna Lowe as head of broking for its New Zealand operations...
Queensland broking body shapes up for next stage of ‘evolution’
22 August 2024
Regional Insurance Brokers GM Danny Brandon has been re-elected to serve a second term as Council of Queensland Insurance Brokers president...
NSW urged to ‘look outward’ in builders’ cover review
15 August 2024
The broking peak body has urged NSW to look to other states and territories as it explores ways to improve its builders’ warranty insurance scheme...
Lockton names leader for new risk consultancy
15 August 2024
Lockton has appointed Ben Crowther to head a new in-house risk consulting practice that will assist clients facing increasingly complex challenges...
AI tools a ‘massive differentiator’ for Marsh
15 August 2024
Artificial intelligence introduced in-house across many insurance classes is a “massive differentiator” and time saver, Marsh Pacific head of digital Johannes Veldsman says...
Broker in the clear as insurer made to pay for removalist losses
15 August 2024
A claimant whose household items went missing and were damaged during transit has failed in her bid to have broker Arthur J Gallagher compensate her for the loss...
NIBA begins search for claims award winner
15 August 2024
The National Insurance Brokers Association has opened applications for this year’s claims broker of the year award...
‘Next evolution’: Stella expands into broking
15 August 2024
Stella Insurance, which specialises in cover tailored for women, is expanding with the introduction of a broking division...
NIBA reveals convention details
15 August 2024
The National Insurance Brokers Association has published the program for this year’s convention, to be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre in October...
PSC buys lodging specialist
15 August 2024
PSC Insurance has acquired Eastern Prudential Insurance Group, a broker that specialises in hard-to-place risks including boarding houses and low-cost accommodation...
McLardy McShane breaks records at ‘Olympic’ conference
15 August 2024
More than 360 McLardy McShane network members attended the group’s annual conference at the Adelaide Convention Centre last week...
Ausure funds AR study costs to ‘elevate the field’
15 August 2024
Ausure is offering subsidies covering half of its authorised representatives’ broking study costs...
Annual renewals ‘on the way out’ as tech transforms profession
08 August 2024
Advanced technology will disrupt insurance broking, probably bringing continuous adaptation of policy terms rather than annual renewals – though experts agree “talk of broker demise” is unfounded...
Steadfast rolls out app designed to streamline operations
08 August 2024
Steadfast Technologies has launched an application that allows clients to quote, bind and pay online, streamlining operations and saving time for brokers...
Workers’ comp consent form helps brokers meet privacy rules
08 August 2024
A WA workers’ compensation personal information consent form has been developed to help brokers assist clients following reforms that include privacy restrictions...
Dual unveils ‘specialised’ warranty and indemnity cover
08 August 2024
Dual has launched an Asia-Pacific warranty and indemnity insurance product targeting real estate, renewables, infrastructure, manufacturing and technology-based industries...
BMS powers up energy team
08 August 2024
Broker BMS Australia has added Dianne Riopelle and Toby Lucas to its energy team as client manager and client executive respectively, based in Brisbane...
Tokio Marine offers event cancellation cover
08 August 2024
Tokio Marine Management Australasia has launched event cancellation and non-appearance insurance...