The Broker
GSA extends board with key appointments
08 June 2023
GSA Insurance Brokers has announced the appointment of Margo Ward and Trent Robinson to its board...
Blue Zebra eyes $1 billion target
08 June 2023
Blue Zebra is aiming to achieve $1 billion in annual turnover and the insurtech underwriting agency is counting on technology and innovation to reach the goal...
Lockton offers travel firms parametric pandemic cover
08 June 2023
Lockton has introduced parametric insurance for travel firms that is triggered when the World Health Organisation declares a pandemic...
JAVLN acquires Steadfast Underwriter Central business
01 June 2023
New Zealand-based JAVLN has acquired the Underwriter Central business from Steadfast as the insurtech seeks to increase its scale...
CGU commission cut is ‘one-off’, says NIBA chief
01 June 2023
National Insurance Brokers Association CEO Phil Kewin says he’s contacted CGU after the insurer announced it would wipe out commissions on crop cover – and been assured the tactic won’t be replicated in other lines...
Ride Protect joins forces with Marsh
01 June 2023
Rideshare car insurance solution Ride Protect has entered a long-term collaboration with Marsh that gives both brands a larger presence within Australia’s gig economy...
Gow-Gates marks 60th anniversary, looks to future
01 June 2023
Broker Gow-Gates, which opened its first office in Parramatta, has marked its 60th anniversary with a celebration with insurance partners...
No turning back for broker, after shift to remote working
01 June 2023
At Bruce Chiene Insurance Brokers there is no turning back after the broker moved to a primarily home working setup...
Austbrokers’ Ben Bessell named ANZIIF President
01 June 2023
Austbrokers Chief Broking Officer Ben Bessell has been elected President of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance after serving as deputy for two years, while Austbrokers Countrywide MD Tim Considine has received life membership...
Broker profile: ‘referrals are our foundation’
01 June 2023
ii-A Director Polina Kesov started the Sydney-based brokerage in 2006 with her business partner Peter McDermott Junior. But she’s now on her own after he died following a short illness in November last year...
IQumulate names Australia and New Zealand sales head
01 June 2023
Premium funder IQumulate has appointed Graeme Gordon as Head of Sales for Australia and New Zealand...
‘Nobody works for free’: brokers react to crop commission cut
25 May 2023
Rural brokers have continued to express disappointment at CGU’s decision to cut commissions on its crop cover from 20% to zero...
Too slow: brokers flag extended turnaround times on renewals
25 May 2023
Brokers say insurers are taking too long to respond when they remarket risks, as the busy renewal month of June approaches...
Brokers welcome Victorian action on business insurance duties
25 May 2023
The Victorian Government’s decision to ditch the insurance duty on commercial policies is a welcome development that will assist clients, brokers say...
Vouchers for volume? Brokers urged to manage conflicts of interest
25 May 2023
Conflicts of interest have been flagged by the Insurance Brokers Code Compliance Committee as one of the top issues resulting in code breaches...
‘Don’t set your course’: Robert Kelly’s approach to business
25 May 2023
Steadfast MD and CEO Robert Kelly has outlined his business philosophy – which borrows more than a little from his passion for sailing...
Cuenca family acquires brokerage Emjay
25 May 2023
Sydney-based Emjay Insurance Brokers says Founder and MD Mario Cuenca’s family have acquired 100% ownership in the business, and Director Jeff Murdoch will oversee a transition after 17 years at the brokerage. ..
Broker profile: ‘it’s a really commendable profession’
25 May 2023
Melbourne-based Mark Vanzo founded SMART Business Insurance a decade ago after selling an advertising agency. ..
NIBA Convention set for the Gold Coast
25 May 2023
Registrations are open for the annual National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) Convention, which will be held at The Star in Gold Coast. ..
AUB to retain full control of Tysers UK retail business
18 May 2023
AUB Group will retain full control of the Tysers UK retail business after a joint venture with PSC Insurance Group failed to be agreed, while the company today also announced a $150 million equity raising and a profit upgrade.