The Broker

Former broker banned for misusing client funds 

05 October 2023

A former insurance adviser in Gosford, NSW, has been hit with a three-year ban for instructing clients to deposit money meant for their insurance premiums into his personal account and misusing the money...

State of the market: rate rises of 6-12% expected 

05 October 2023

Primary insurers are expected to raise headline premium rates by 6-12% to address higher reinsurance costs and claims inflation in the near to medium term, national broker EBM says in a September market update...

Crombie Lockwood rebrands as Gallagher 

05 October 2023

NZ brokerage Crombie Lockwood has rebranded as Gallagher Insurance as conditions in the New Zealand market toughen after record catastrophes...

Flexigrow launches Business Management software 

05 October 2023

Premium funding software firm Flexigrow has added Business Management to its product suite, a solution that uses artificial intelligence to automate tasks and increase efficiency...

Industry leaders prepare for fundraiser challenges 

05 October 2023

Insurance executives and leaders are making final preparations ahead of tomorrow's CEO Dare to Cure event, which will see them take on daring challenges to help raise funds for the Children’s Cancer Institute...

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...

Resolvit Insure appoints CEO  

28 September 2023

Commercial and litigation underwriting agency Resolvit Insure has named Denver Van Gramberg its new CEO...

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...