The Broker
'Unambiguous instructions': broker wins dispute over damaged pontoon
16 March 2023
A complainant who alleged that their broker breached its duty of care by selecting an inappropriate insurance policy will not be compensated after a dispute ruling decision went against it...
Honan boosts NZ presence with latest acquisition
16 March 2023
Honan Insurance Group has acquired Certus Insurance Brokers as part of ambitions to grow its presence in the New Zealand market...
Supply chain disruption impacts still an issue: WTW
16 March 2023
Businesses globally are still adjusting to the impact of supply change disruptions over the past couple of years as ramifications including underinsurance persist, a WTW report finds...
HDI Global Australia sees good response to motor fleet expansion
16 March 2023
HDI Global says an Australian motor fleet product launched through a national roadshow strengthens its offering and has gained a positive early response...
Bellrock launches workplace risk advisory service
16 March 2023
Bellrock Broking has announced a new addition to its risk advisory service, titled Bellrock Benefits, that will specialise in reducing workplace risk for employers...
Brooklyn Underwriting responds to changing IT landscape
09 March 2023
ICA warns on broker impacts from data sharing reforms
09 March 2023
The Insurance Council of Australia has warned of potential impacts for brokers from reforms that would give a greater role for intermediaries under new consumer data sharing reforms...
Latest Vero SME Index to outline trends, opportunities
09 March 2023
The latest annual Vero SME Insurance Index report will be released this afternoon, highlighting emerging trends and opportunities for brokers...
ASIC-banned broker to face court on fraud charges
09 March 2023
A former broker banned by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission over misappropriating premiums is set to face court on fraud charges later this year...
Married couple lose Polaris bike claim dispute
09 March 2023
A husband and wife seeking compensation from their broker over the value of their Polaris quad bike have lost a claim dispute...
NIBA urges insurers to offer premium discounts for flood, bushfire mitigation works
09 March 2023
The National Insurance Brokers Association has urged insurers to consider premium discounts for homeowners who have undertaken measures to improve their properties’ resilience against floods, bushfires and other risks...
Diversity focus 'changing traditional broker image'
09 March 2023
Generational changes and actions taken to increase diversity are transforming the image of broking, leaders have said, as businesses yesterday marked International Women’s Day...
Clear Insurance in running for Best of Business award
09 March 2023
Brisbane-based brokerage Clear Insurance has been named as one of six Queensland finalists in the Accelerating Women Category for the 2023 Best of Business Awards...
CBN outlines carbon neutral commitment
02 March 2023
Community Broker Network has announced it is “officially carbon neutral” as part of its ongoing support for environmental, social, and governance initiatives...
National cyber strategy 'a significant step forward': Honan
02 March 2023
The government’s new national cyber office and 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy represent “a significant step forward in Australia's cyber resilience,” Honan says...
New CFC IP solution targets start-ups, SMEs
02 March 2023
Cyber specialist CFC has launched a new insurance product for start-ups and small businesses to protect against threats to intellectual property, protecting patents, trademarks and copyrights...
BMS Group buys Armstrong Nisbet broking business
02 March 2023
BMS Group has acquired the business book of Armstrong Nisbet Insurance Brokers, a specialist firm serving the information communications and technology, energy and infrastructure sectors...
Canopius expands Australia footprint, appoints David Mutton
02 March 2023
Global specialty lines insurer Canopius Group has opened a trading office in Melbourne, with the operation to be led by David Mutton, who has joined as Casualty Underwriter for the Asia Pacific region...
Sydney veteran founds new brokerage Eminence
02 March 2023
Lenneta Monastiriotis has founded new Parramatta-based brokerage Eminence Insurance & Risk Advisors...
Laundry fire cover email doesn't wash with AFCA
02 March 2023
A laundry business will have its fire claim covered after the Australian Financial Complaints Authority ruled the broker hadn’t done enough to make sure the policyholders knew cover would be cancelled if smoke detectors weren’t installed and thermal scanning carried out...