Coverforce appoints NSW broking chief
03 October 2024
Jarrod Tilbrook has been appointed NSW head of broking at Coverforce Insurance Brokers...
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NIBA Convention’s ‘great debate’ tackles digital challenge
03 October 2024
The “great debate” is returning to the National Insurance Brokers Association Convention, with this year’s topic focused on the digital transition...
Coalition names new claims counsel
03 October 2024
Cyber specialist Coalition has appointed Stephanie Blase as its new claims counsel in Australia...
Howden recruits head for new construction operation
03 October 2024
Howden Australia has appointed Alistair McBride as head of construction, as it looks to expand its reach in the Pacific region...
Brokers respond after code committee’s ‘wake-up call’ on breaches
26 September 2024
The National Insurance Brokers Association says members are committed to meeting their code of practice duties after a surge in reported breaches...
Ex-AR loses legal battle with Resilium over alleged client breach
26 September 2024
A court has dismissed a former Resilium Insurance Broking authorised representative’s proceedings against the network for alleged breach of client confidentiality...
Softening market brings ‘welcome reprieve’ for clients: EBM
26 September 2024
Broker EBM’s latest market summary flags “increasingly favourable” conditions and growing confidence in the industry’s performance...
‘Fantastic blend’: Omnisure, Acacia to merge
26 September 2024
NSW broker Acacia Insurance & Risk Services will merge with Omnisure, becoming part of the Steadfast-backed broking business from next month...
Lockton starts Pulse digital products rollout
26 September 2024
Lockton Australia has launched digital insurance suite Lockton Pulse for SMEs and individuals...
Sportscover launches cyber policy for clubs, leisure sector
26 September 2024
Sportscover Australia and Beazley have introduced cyber breach response insurance for sports and leisure businesses, clubs and bodies...
Motor specialist sets up claims team
26 September 2024
Specialist underwriting agency 360 Commercial Motor has created an in-house claims team to “enhance” services for broking partners...
Ausure plans ‘glittering’ conference
26 September 2024
Ausure has opened registrations for its conference on the Gold Coast from February 23-25...
Capacity evaporates as tobacco wars escalate
19 September 2024
Residential buildings that also house tobacco shops are struggling to find local insurers willing to offer strata cover, and occupiers say premiums from offshore providers cost triple their previous arrangements...
Strata commissions may dilute cyclone pool savings: ACCC report
19 September 2024
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has flagged concerns around strata insurance intermediary remuneration in its latest cyclone reinsurance pool monitoring report...
AFCA orders compensation over privacy error
19 September 2024
A broker that disclosed a claimant’s bank account details to a strata owners’ corporation has been ordered to pay $500 in non-financial loss compensation...
NSW parliament debates strata as reform enters upper house
19 September 2024
The NSW parliament is debating reforms to toughen strata regulation, with a bill now introduced by the Labor government to the upper house...
Failure to record client discussions ruled a breach of duty
19 September 2024
A broker that did not keep a record of discussions with a business client has breached its duty of care, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority says in a dispute ruling...
Five weeks until NIBA’s Adelaide convention
19 September 2024
The National Insurance Brokers Association promises “lightbulb moments” and “plenty of networking opportunities” as it prepares for its annual convention...
ANZIIF to hold risk management course
19 September 2024
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance will run a risk management course designed for mid- to senior-level brokers and other insurance professionals...
Broking CEO ‘stands up’ against family violence
19 September 2024
Domo Insurance CEO William Dunn is taking part in a charity campaign against family violence during the AFL finals...