Deadline extended for code review feedback
10 April 2025
The deadline for submissions to the broker code of practice review has been extended in response to stakeholder feedback and to account for upcoming public holidays...
The Broker
AFCA delivers history lesson after truckie’s claim breaks down
10 April 2025
A trucking company has lost a claim dispute after falsely declaring through a broker that it had operated and held insurance for two years before buying a policy from NTI...
NIBA pre-election breakfast to ‘position our profession’
10 April 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association will host a May 1 breakfast in Sydney featuring NSW Liberal senator Andrew Bragg and independent MP for Warringah Zali Steggall...
AR eyes fresh start after leaving Insurance House
10 April 2025
NSW authorised representative Insure Today will operate under a new licensed entity called Broker Connect...
NM hails broker partnerships on milestone anniversary
10 April 2025
Zurich-backed NM Insurance is celebrating its 20th anniversary and reflecting on an expansion that has produced nine specialist brands, five offices and a team of more than 100 staff...
Mansions becomes second Simpalfy Connect underwriter
10 April 2025
Steadfast brand Mansions of Australia’s executive insurance product is now available through the Simplafy Connect broker platform...
Agile makes first appointment to NZ underwriting team
10 April 2025
Agile has appointed Liz Geden as senior liability underwriter for its New Zealand team...
Gow-Gates kicks on as soccer body’s partner
10 April 2025
Gow-Gates will continue as Football NSW’s official insurance broker for two more years...
Steadfast considers home commissions as affordability pressures bite
03 April 2025
Steadfast will give further consideration to broker commission levels on home insurance as many residents struggle with rising costs...
‘We were starting to be recognised’: Tresidder excited at Gallagher deal
03 April 2025
Brad Tresidder says his working life is far from over after sealing a major deal for his eponymous broking business...
Allianz names broker partnerships lead
03 April 2025
Allianz Commercial Australia has promoted John Whealans to the role of broker partnerships head...
NIBA sees ‘international best practice’ at US intermediary conference
03 April 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association says it gained “critical insights” on issues facing the global industry at a recent intermediary conference in the US...
Clover hopes to relaunch home product soon
03 April 2025
Tech-focused underwriting agency Clover says it is close to finding new capacity for its popular home and landlords product, as it continues to grow across other lines...
Howden appoints specialty leader
03 April 2025
Michael Herron has joined Howden in Sydney as head of specialty...
ShieldCover offers ‘easy-to-manage’ product for care workers
03 April 2025
Underwriting agency ShieldCover has launched a product designed for care workers and registered National Disability Insurance Scheme contractors...
CFC refines cyber coverage, drops exclusions after broker feedback
03 April 2025
CFC has launched a product called Cyber Proactive Response aimed at businesses with annual revenues up to $250 million...
No-compete ban, no problem, but brokers stand by non-solicitation clauses
27 March 2025
Brokers are mostly unfazed by the government’s ban on non-compete clauses for low to middle earners but say non-solicitation clauses are “imperative” and must not be touched...
‘Priorities have evolved’: time demands key to Fitzgerald exit
27 March 2025
Steadfast COO Nigel Fitzgerald says he decided to leave the company’s executive team and not pursue the top job given the potential travel demands and family considerations...
Ardonagh hails rising profits in ‘coming of age’ year
27 March 2025
PSC owner Ardonagh has reported a significant profit increase for 2024, capping what CEO David Ross calls “a terrific year”...
Convention smashes charity record as next year’s location revealed
27 March 2025
A record $512,000 was raised for charity Free 3D Hands at the Steadfast Convention gala dinner on Tuesday night...