The Broker
'We were right to insist on commissions transparency': NIBA
30 March 2023
The National Insurance Brokers Association says the Quality of Advice Review final report vindicates its decision to include new remuneration disclosure requirements in the latest version of its code of practice...
Steadfast Convention raises record $400,000 for breast cancer charity
30 March 2023
The Steadfast Convention in Perth has raised a record-breaking $400,000 for Breast Cancer Care WA, following a string of generous donations at the gala dinner on Tuesday night...
Marine Skippers introduces wholesale for brokers
30 March 2023
Marine Skippers Insurance will soon offer its annual and single products to the broader broking market on a wholesale basis...
Double-digit rate increases for property, construction: WTW
30 March 2023
Property and construction lines face double-digit rate rises in the months ahead after last year’s floods disasters, broker WTW says in its latest Australia market update...
NIBA calls for NSW Minns Government to ditch ESL
30 March 2023
The National Insurance Brokers Association has congratulated the Minns Labor Government on its NSW election win and has called for it to act quickly on removing the Emergency Services Levy...
Probitas 1492 to launch in Australia with cocktail party
30 March 2023
Lloyd's Syndicate Probitas 1492 will host a cocktail party in Sydney on April 18 to officially open its doors for business in Australia, and launch a new suite of primary products...
Chubb’s public liability added to BizCover platform
30 March 2023
Chubb is offering its public liability cover via the BizCover platform, joining AIG, Berkley, Dual, QBE, RelyOn and Vero...
Thousands heading to Perth for Steadfast Convention
23 March 2023
The Steadfast Convention, Australia’s largest general insurance gathering, begins in Perth on Sunday with more than 2000 delegates expected to attend...
Moody’s lowers economic outlook for global broking industry
23 March 2023
Rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has changed its outlook on the global broking sector from positive to stable, with a mid-single-digit growth rate expected...
AFCA delays 'causing distress', says broker
23 March 2023
An experienced broker has criticised the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, saying that “considerable” dispute delays are causing distress to clients...
Builder loses policy lapse dispute after storm
23 March 2023
An owner-builder and his wife whose insurance claim was declined because their policy had lapsed almost five months before a damaging storm have lost a dispute with their broker of more than 30 years...
Envest sees 'strong growth trajectory' for acquired agency
23 March 2023
Envest Group says Wellington Underwriting Agencies, in which it has acquired a majority stake, is expected to remain on a strong growth trajectory after expanding during difficult market conditions since its launch...
Austbrokers Adelaide conference talks ChatGPT, broking challenges and opportunities
23 March 2023
AUB-owned Austbrokers’ upcoming conference in Adelaide next month will discuss challenges and opportunities facing the insurance broking industry...
Lockton appoints national partnerships manager
23 March 2023
Allison Emery has been appointed National Manager, Market Management and Key Partnerships at Lockton...
CFC introduces cyber education guide for brokers
23 March 2023
Cyber-specialist CFC has launched a new guide for Australian brokers to help improve industry understanding of ongoing risks and protections against digital threats...
McLardy McShane partners with Melbourne Demons
16 March 2023
Melbourne-based brokerage McLardy McShane has announced a partnership with AFL team Melbourne Demons for the next two years...
Market shifts support launch of new agencies: Rhodian
16 March 2023
Shifts in the insurance cycle are providing an environment conducive for the launch of new underwriting agencies that can provide additional products for brokers, newly launched incubator firm Rhodian says...
Price conscious direct buyers baulk at using brokers: Vero SME Index
16 March 2023
Direct insurance buyers that are reluctant to use brokers are increasingly citing price as the reason, as firms face cost increases and economic pressures, the latest Vero SME insurance Index shows...
Tech firm launches underwriting agency with capacity backing from Allianz
16 March 2023
Australian technology firm SafetyCulture has launched an SME-focused underwriting agency backed by capacity from Allianz...
Centrepoint Insurance Brokers joins Insurance Brands Australia
16 March 2023
Queensland-based Centrepoint Insurance Brokers has joined Insurance House, subsidiary of Insurance Brands Australia, as part of a merger...