The Broker

Nigel Wallace named Howden Broking NZ CEO  

07 December 2023

New Zealand business Wallace McLean has been fully integrated with Howden’s existing broking operations in the country and Nigel Wallace appointed as CEO of the combined team...

Scott Cole to lead Centrewest 

07 December 2023

Centrewest Insurance Brokers has appointed Scott Cole as CEO and MD, responsible for management and driving the strategic direction of the business....

Commercial lines price rises slowing 

30 November 2023

Rates across most commercial lines are still rising but the pace of increase is weakening, actuarial firm Finity told its insurance clients at a webinar this month...

NIBA outlines broker concerns after record flood claims 

30 November 2023

The National Insurance Brokers Association says members have expressed a number of concerns over handling of record 2022 flood claims by insurers, as it calls for a “standardised approach” to be introduced industry wide...

Advisr names award finalists 

30 November 2023

Advisr, an independent website designed to connect brokers and clients, has announced this year’s finalists in its insurance broker awards as it prepares to crown the winners on Tuesday...

CFC chiefs step down after misconduct probe at company

30 November 2023

David Walsh and Graeme Newman, cyber specialist CFC’s Group and Underwriting CEOs, are leaving the business after a Lloyd’s investigation into allegations of non-financial misconduct at the company...

Alliance Director Renato De Maria permanently banned 

30 November 2023

Alliance Management Group Director Renato De Maria, who is due to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court next year for a committal hearing, has been permanently banned from providing any financial service...

Business NSW warns on unnecessary ‘maximal coverage’ 

23 November 2023

Small to medium-sized businesses are often paying for unnecessary levels of liability and indemnity cover due to issues including government contract requirements and advice from brokers, a Business NSW report says...