The Broker
Howden buys NZ broker
13 June 2024
Global intermediary group Howden has bought Bridges Insurance Services, a New Zealand general insurance broker focused on mid-market businesses and SMEs...
Queensland brokers celebrate industry excellence
13 June 2024
The Council of Queensland Insurance Brokers gave out 12 excellence awards at its annual lunch last week before an audience of 320 members and business partners...
Dual partnership will enhance broker experience, Allianz says
06 June 2024
Allianz says its financial lines partnership with underwriting agency Dual Australia will lead to an improved experience for broking partners...
Database ‘tells story’ of key commercial property losses
06 June 2024
A database that provides information on notable non-catastrophe commercial property losses has been made available to help underwriters and brokers...
US plans under spotlight ahead of Steadfast strategy update
06 June 2024
Steadfast will provide an update on its strategy and the operating environment later this month at investor days in Sydney and Melbourne...
Marsh McLennan on top as global broking revenues climb
06 June 2024
Global fees and commissions earned from insurance broking rose 11.3% to $US168 billion ($252 billion) last year, consultancy Insuramore says...
Queensland brokerage Rivers buys IOOF
06 June 2024
Rivers Insurance Brokers has acquired IOOF Insurance Brokers from Insignia Financial...
New Javln board member eyes ‘big wins’
06 June 2024
David Leach has joined the board at insurtech Javln, which says rapid growth is “helping to attract high-calibre talent”...
CFC’s fintech offer gets a glow up
06 June 2024
Cyber specialist CFC has revamped its fintech insurance and will host a webinar detailing the product next month...
Aon names new financial chief
06 June 2024
Global broker Aon has appointed Edmund Reese as CFO...
Ausure on the lookout for more broker partners
06 June 2024
Steadfast-backed Ausure is looking to add to its network nationwide as demand for risk management advice grows...
Gallagher scores Rugby Australia partnership
06 June 2024
Gallagher will be the official insurance broking partner for Rugby Australia in a deal running until 2026...
Broker in the clear over $10,000 slip of the pen
30 May 2024
A broker who sent a renewal notice incorrectly listing a boat’s market value at $10,000 above the insured sum has won a compensation dispute...
Commissions transparency critical, ICA chief says
30 May 2024
Insurance Council of Australia CEO Andrew Hall says transparency around broker commissions is “critically important” as community expectations evolve...
NIBA opens submissions for mentoring program
30 May 2024
The National Insurance Brokers Association has opened applications for its annual mentoring program, running from August 21 to November 6...
CHU, pricing cycle shape as headaches for Steadfast, Macquarie says
30 May 2024
Steadfast faces revenue headwinds in the next two financial years, putting pressure on the company to accelerate mergers and acquisitions in the US, Macquarie Equity Research says...
Bellrock adds to construction expertise
30 May 2024
Bellrock says construction risk specialists Simon Gray and Carina Bogaard have joined the business...
Kell to head AFCA advisory panel
30 May 2024
Former Australian Securities and Investments Commission deputy chair Peter Kell will lead the Australian Financial Complaints Authority’s consumer advisory panel...
Ansvar overhauls tech
30 May 2024
Faith-based insurer Ansvar is undertaking a major modernisaton of its technology, particularly in the areas of data protection and regulatory compliance...
Dual appoints emerging products head
30 May 2024
Underwriting agency Dual Group has hired Scott Sayce to take the newly created role of emerging products head...