The Broker
Hard market conditions may have peaked, broker says
02 February 2023
Some product classes may see rates moderating in the lead-up to the June renewal season after market conditions peaked last year, Bellrock Broking says in a January update...
Fond tributes to 'gentleman' broker
02 February 2023
Tributes have been paid to Director of Brisbane-based CPR Insurance Services Robert Cooper, who died aged 61 on Saturday following a battle with cancer...
Shop loses broker dispute over $44,000 payout gap
02 February 2023
A shop that blamed its broker for underinsurance after a $126,000 business interruption payout was 26% short has lost a claim dispute...
Oracle Group announces merger with NSW-based AR
02 February 2023
Oracle Group Australia has announced it will merge its NSW operations with authorised representative Mutual Brokers Sydney...
International marine specialist Kevin Noonan dies
02 February 2023
International marine specialist Kevin John Noonan, who was involved in insuring ferries, submarines, ports and an offshore floating hotel, has died after a short illness, aged 88...
NIBA seeks young broker nominations
02 February 2023
Nominations for this year’s Young Broker of the Year award are being sought by National Insurance Brokers Association of Australia until the end of the month...
NM Insurance crowns new Captain Awards winners
02 February 2023
Five brokerages have been crowned winners of NM Insurance's inaugural Captain Awards, which recognise excellence, expertise, authenticity and integrity...
Prestige motor specialist MB Insurance adds broker portal
02 February 2023
MB Insurance Group has added a broker portal to its website after receiving positive feedback from users during a test period...
Trowbridge second phase strata reforms 'premature'
15 December 2022
The National Insurance Brokers Association has suggested focusing on existing disclosure and self-regulatory reforms underway before committing to further strata sector remuneration changes proposed in a report produced by consultant John Trowbridge...
INsight podcast special feature: Levy on broker commissions
15 December 2022
An interview with Quality of Advice Reviewer Michelle Levy has been published as a special edition of the Insurance News podcast...
CBN subsidiary acquires Victorian broker
15 December 2022
Community Broker Network subsidiary CIS Community Insurance Solutions has acquired Spencer Thomas & Partners, a brokerage in Hamilton, Victoria...
Have your say by completing broker survey
15 December 2022
Insurance News has launched its inaugural broker survey – and 200 brokers have already sent in their views...
Honan buys pharmacy broking specialist in Melbourne
15 December 2022
Honan Insurance Group has bought Carollo Horton, a privately held pharmacy insurance specialist broker headquartered in Melbourne...
Congratulations flow as Cowden celebrates 50th anniversary
15 December 2022
WA’s longest-running insurance broking firm Cowden is celebrating its 50th anniversary and a journey that’s seen the business grow from small beginnings to a company with offices in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney...
360 unveils enhanced machinery and electronic plant offering
15 December 2022
360 Underwriting Solutions has launched a “new and improved” Machinery and Electronic Plant Breakdown product backed by QBE...
Steadfast takes 50% stake in employee benefits adviser
15 December 2022
Steadfast Group has taken joint ownership of employee benefits specialist Corporate Risk Holdings, which operates under the trading name Corporate Risk Services...
Draft bill simplifying financial services laws released for feedback
15 December 2022
Draft legislation aimed at reducing the complexity of financial services laws through some simple changes has been released for consultation as an inquiry into a more significant overhaul continues...
Aon expands partnership with real estate sector
15 December 2022
Aon has announced a partnership with the Real Estate Institute of South Australia to offer insurance and risk advisory services to its members...
Dawes celebrates 35th anniversary
15 December 2022
Steadfast-backed agency Dawes Motor Insurance has reaffirmed its commitment to brokers as it marks its 35th anniversary...
'Pride and relief': NIBA looks to a clearer future after commissions report
08 December 2022
The National Insurance Brokers Association says it can approach 2023 with “greater certainty” after a Quality of Advice Review proposal paper recommended broker commissions should stay...