The Broker

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...

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...

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...

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. ..

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.