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Brokers raise concerns over NSW workers’ comp scheme
29 June 2023
The National Insurance Brokers Association has again raised concerns over the state of the NSW workers’ compensation scheme, urging the state government to do more to improve the sustainability of the program...
Insurtech Australia to host ‘empowering brokers’ event
29 June 2023
Insurtech Australia and DLA Piper will host an event on July 25 at which insurance brokers can hear from leading insurtech experts on the technologies shaping the future for the industry...
Vero ditches gender from personal car insurance products
29 June 2023
New Zealand insurer Vero will offer gender-neutral car insurance products, saying it will be more inclusive, while insight into risk drivers can be gleaned from the make and model of their car rather than gender...
insurance.com.au appoints CEO
29 June 2023
Digital insurance company insurance.com.au, which launched in September, has appointed Dominique Requin as CEO...
Gow-Gates appoints manager for executive and professional risks
29 June 2023
Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers has appointed Simon Carter as Divisional Manager of Executive and Professional Risks based in Melbourne...
Brokers, insurers reject consumer lobby call for broad insurance inquiry
22 June 2023
Brokers and insurers say a sweeping review of the industry sought by a consumer lobby group is unnecessary following a string of previous inquiries and reforms and the focus should be on reducing risks...
NIBA opens submissions for mentoring program
22 June 2023
The National Insurance Brokers Association has opened applications for its annual mentoring program set to run from August 3 to October 19...
Tasmanian home warranty scheme moves forward
22 June 2023
The Tasmanian Government has moved a step closer to reintroducing mandatory home warranty insurance to protect homeowners from incomplete and defective work or loss of deposits...
Aon, Zurich-backed data platform promises to fix ‘broken’ renewals
22 June 2023
Aon is piloting a new renewal data platform for brokers, risk managers and carriers called Big Ticket that connects every participant in the insurance chain and says it will “revolutionise the broken renewal experience”...
Allianz, Sura team up on film and entertainment cover
22 June 2023
The Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty film and entertainment business in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific has agreed to a long-term collaboration with Sura to provide cover for the sector through rebranded agency Cinesure Global...
Steadfast executives prepare for charity sleepout
22 June 2023
Steadfast CEO Robert Kelly and COO Nigel Fitzgerald are among many industry leaders gearing up for a “cold and confronting” night for this year’s Vinnies CEO sleepout...
360 launches three new products
22 June 2023
360 Underwriting Solutions will launch three new offerings in the coming months – professional and financial risks, marine cargo and transit, and prestige motor...
Fusion Specialty promotes Katherine Simmonds
22 June 2023
Underwriting agency Fusion Specialty has promoted Sydney-based Katherine Simmonds to the role of International CEO, and Michael Federer to North America CEO...
‘Pricing transparency’ added to HBCF premium calculator
22 June 2023
NSW state insurer icare has added “pricing transparency” to its Home Building Compensation Fund premium calculator...
Rate rises drive IAG confidence on intermediated profit target
15 June 2023
IAG’s intermediated division is confident it will achieve a $250 million profit target next financial year as rate gains are put through and steps taken to improve the performance of the business, an investor briefing heard yesterday...
After commissions ‘win’, brokers brace for advice reforms
15 June 2023
Brokers are bracing for potentially huge changes to their advisory models as the Federal Government prepares to consult on a key Quality of Advice Review proposal: expanding the definition of personal advice...
TA Associates exploring Honan stake sale: report
15 June 2023
US private equity firm TA Associates is exploring a sale of its stake in broker Honan Insurance Group, according to a media report...
Brokers in high demand amid ‘shrinking skills pipeline’
15 June 2023
Commercial brokers are the second most sought after workers for insurance employers in Australia as organisations struggle to secure skilled staff, recruiter Hays says...
CQIB names award winners
15 June 2023
The Council of Queensland Insurance Brokers has named the recipients of its annual awards recognising the state’s outstanding general insurance companies and advisers...
Howden names new sport and entertainment head
15 June 2023
Howden Australia has appointed Ben Hand as its new Head of Sport & Entertainment...