The Broker

New code: brokers can be named for breaches

03 March 2022

The new Insurance Brokers Code of Practice has been launched with a ban on preferential remuneration, increased disclosure requirements and an obligation to identify and support vulnerable clients...

Doubts cast over promoted cyclone pool benefits

17 February 2022

Details released to date on the cyclone reinsurance pool cast doubts on its potential to deliver promoted savings while underwriters may remain unwilling to become involved in the market, North Queensland Insurance Brokers Director Ron Bellert says...

Individual advocacy key to remuneration battle

17 February 2022

Brokers have been urged to meet with their federal members of parliament and state senators to lift awareness about the profession and build relationships as a government review of financial advice and remuneration begins...

AFCA's top tip for brokers: 'keep notes'

17 February 2022

Out of almost 17,000 general insurance complaints received by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority last financial year, a “comparatively small number” were against brokers...