The Broker
New network aims to counter ‘cookie-cutter’ AR market
12 September 2024
BMIA Broker Network has launched, headed by CEO David Moir and GM Debbi Thorne...
Broker not liable for lockdown loss after PDS mix-up
12 September 2024
Ausure has won a dispute after its authorised representative gave a client the wrong product disclosure statement...
Ex-UAC chairman reveals cancer fight
12 September 2024
Former chairman of the Underwriting Agencies Council Kurt Nilsen has announced he is battling “aggressive cancer”...
Delta hails glowing AM Best report
12 September 2024
New Zealand underwriting agency Delta International is in a “strong” financial position, ratings agency AM Best says...
McLardy McShane names Queensland manager
12 September 2024
Taylor Burstow has been appointed manager of McLardy McShane’s Queensland branch...
ISU Steadfast rebrand ‘strengthens US position’
12 September 2024
Steadfast says the rebranding of the US network business it acquired last year positions it for further growth...
NIBA ‘clarifies’ code obligations on strata cover
05 September 2024
The National Insurance Brokers Association has released a guide for code of practice subscribers that advise on and arrange strata insurance...
Driver who parked on street loses theft dispute
05 September 2024
A motorist who parked on the street overnight after finding the driveway at her new home too narrow and difficult to navigate has lost a theft claim dispute...
NSW Treasury calls for ‘crucial’ levy reform data
05 September 2024
The NSW government has requested data from insurers and intermediaries under plans to replace the emergency services levy with a property-based funding arrangement, the National Insurers Brokers Association says...
Webinar debunks the myths around discretionary mutuals
05 September 2024
Insurance News and Picnic Labs invite readers to attend an insightful webinar examining risk protection offered by discretionary mutuals...
Next stop Adelaide on UAC's Market Exchange tour
05 September 2024
The Underwriting Agencies Council will hold its next Market Exchange at the Adelaide Convention Centre next week...
Minister to deliver keynote address at NIBA conference
05 September 2024
Assistant Treasurer and Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones will speak at next month’s National Insurance Brokers Association conference...
New CFC partnerships head to target emerging cyber markets
05 September 2024
CFC has appointed Philippa Berry as head of portfolio partnerships, responsible for developing the business’ new white-label cyber covers globally...
Crawford names new leader for growing TPA operation
05 September 2024
Claims manager Crawford & Company has appointed Milia Xystros as head of its third-party administration business in Australia...
Steadfast earnings rise on acquisitions, rate gains
29 August 2024
Steadfast Group’s net profit rose 21% last year to $228 million, boosted by acquisitions and existing businesses as rate increases continued to contribute to stronger revenues...
Broker wins dispute over ‘premature’ sum insured cut
29 August 2024
A broker has won a dispute over a policy amendment that resulted in a fire loss payout almost $300,000 lower than under the policy’s original terms...
Ex-fire chief leads NIBA conference line-up
29 August 2024
Former NSW Fire Service commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons will be the headline speaker at this year’s National Insurance Brokers Association Convention...
Tributes paid to ‘beloved friend and colleague’
29 August 2024
Adelaide broker Rob Mitchell died on August 14 after a long battle with cancer...
Coverforce creates national management role
29 August 2024
Coverforce has appointed Gareth Carpenter to the newly created role of national broking manager...
Defects underwriter Resilience fills new leadership position
29 August 2024
Underwriting agency Resilience Insurance says Coverforce MD Andrew Ferguson has joined as director of new business...