The Broker
Plumber with 22 undisclosed claims loses $220,000 dispute with broker
04 May 2023
The ex-broker of a plumber who failed to disclose 22 prior claims has been found not liable in a dispute over $220,000 in lost income, although he must pay $5400 in compensation for breach of duty and improper advice. ..
Concorde joins Insurance Brands Australia
04 May 2023
Insurance Brands Australia has announced the integration of Concorde General Insurance Brokers, based in Melbourne’s outer eastern suburbs, into its business subsidiary...
Broker inundated with requests after caravan flood dispute success
04 May 2023
Gallagher Corporate Manager Jodi Sharman has been inundated with requests after her LinkedIn post about helping a flood victim who had his claim denied achieve a $70,000 payout went viral...
WTW says Neuron platform to provide speed, efficiencies
04 May 2023
WTW has released a “many-to-many” digital platform to help underwriters and brokers connect and trade more easily while improving the speed and cost of business...
CBN CEO commits to sleepout fundraiser
04 May 2023
Community Broker Network (CBN) CEO Richard Crawford will take part in this year’s Vinnies CEO Sleepout...
McLardy McShane launches broker education program
04 May 2023
Melbourne-based brokerage McLardy McShane has announced a new Incubator Program aimed at developing future industry talent...
AFCA rules on broker v broker communications dispute
27 April 2023
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has found in favour of a broker in a dispute over email addresses used to advise a client – who was also a broker – that an insurer had declined to renew his professional indemnity cover...
Broker-focused travel insurer set for May restart
27 April 2023
PassportCard Australia, formerly known as TravelCard, is preparing to resume selling travel insurance next month after sealing a long-term underwriting agreement with Guild Insurance...
WTW, Zurich accelerate ties with digital placement for property insurance
27 April 2023
Broker WTW has enhanced its broking platform with the introduction of digital submission for multinational property insurance, in partnership with Zurich...
ASIC makes changes to breach reporting guidance
27 April 2023
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has updated its guidance for breach reporting in response to operational issues that emerged following the start of the regime in October 2021 and has flagged further consultations...
Applications open for Aspire Women Leaders Program
27 April 2023
Applications have opened for the second intake of the Aspire Women Leaders Program provided by Hollard and Steadfast...
SALT appoints Senior Marine Underwriter
27 April 2023
Lloyd’s coverholder SALT Marine Risks Australia has appointed Iain Sharples as Senior Marine Underwriter...
Solution MD's 'Polizei' vintage BMW rally team raises $7000 for cancer charity
27 April 2023
Solution Underwriting Agency MD Rhys Mills has raised almost $7000 for Cancer Council Australia as he prepares to enter this year’s Mystery Box Rally, the largest fundraiser for the charity...
Oracle Group announces new hire
27 April 2023
Oracle Group Australia has announced Sandi Luedi-Rossiter as its newest account manager for its Queensland Branch...
Unearthing new blood: NIBA invests in project to promote broking as a career
20 April 2023
The National Insurance Brokers Association has formed a new working group to devise a new strategy to promote broking as a career...
BMS to acquire WA-based Western United Financial Services
20 April 2023
BMS Group has entered into an agreement to acquire WA specialist broker Western United Financial Services, led by Brett Waterman, as it continues its Australian expansion...
'Premium spike': NZbrokers warns on catastrophe aftermath
20 April 2023
NZbrokers has stressed the importance of policyholders and brokers understanding market trends as premiums begin to soar following the impact of recent severe weather events...
Network Insurance Group boosts stake in Tasmanian brokerage
20 April 2023
Network Insurance Group has increased its stake in Armstrong's Insurance Brokers to a majority shareholding, a merger it says will enhance its capability in Tasmania as it plans to build on a legacy built over 40 years in the state...
Brokers must 'embrace parametric as part of the new normal'
20 April 2023
Insurance brokers need to be educated about parametric cover as Australia’s unpredictable weather patterns prompt insureds to seek out protection alternatives, Descartes Underwriting says...
Webinar to examine Quality of Advice review next steps
20 April 2023
The National Insurance Brokers Association will host a webinar next Thursday to discuss the Quality of Advice review recommendations and next steps...