Consumer lobby urges code action on conflicts of interest
17 April 2025
The broking code of practice must clearly define “unmanageable conflict of interest” and should expand commission disclosure requirements, a consumer group says...
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AFCA orders accidental damage payout after driver ‘cooks engine’
17 April 2025
An insurer was wrong to apply a mechanical failure exclusion after a truck driver ignored a temperature warning light and the vehicle’s engine overheated, the dispute authority has ruled...
NIBA brings ‘industry-leading insights’ to ACT members
17 April 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association will hold an event in Canberra to discuss challenges and opportunities for the industry, and says a new ACT subcommittee is stepping up engagement in the region...
Envest’s PSC makes acquisition in NZ growth push
17 April 2025
PSC Insurance Brokers has expanded in New Zealand with the acquisition of Sepio Insurance, based in Pukekohe, south of Auckland...
D&O cover getting easier to secure: Gallagher
17 April 2025
Australian insurers are reassessing directors’ and officers’ risk rating criteria to remain competitive as global carriers open offices here and new London market capacity softens market conditions...
Fire premiums will continue to climb, GSA warns
17 April 2025
Major urban centres including Sydney are “dangerously unprepared” for fire, and GSA Insurance Brokers says inner-city residents face 5%-10% increases in insurance premiums...
‘Best buds’ leave BizCover to start new business
17 April 2025
BizCover brokers Daniel Littledyke and Josh Newton have founded a brokerage called Lumen Insurance, specialising in commercial cover...
Consultants association to host ‘meet the board’ event
17 April 2025
The Association of Insurance Building & Engineering Consultants will introduce its new board at an event in Sydney next month...
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...
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...