Markel finds a way to thrive in hybrid world
16 December 2024
US specialty insurer Markel says it has taken a “balanced” approach to work practices across its Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne offices...
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ANZIIF reflects on 140 years of growth
16 December 2024
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance is celebrating 140 years of operation as 2024 draws to a close...
Ardonagh seeks bright stars for award scheme
16 December 2024
UK-based Ardonagh Group’s charity arm has launched its 2025 Bright Future Prize and is seeking applications to share in the £40,000 ($79,318) fund...
Moray & Agnew adds WA, Victorian partners
16 December 2024
Law firm Moray & Agnew has appointed two new partners in Victoria and WA...
Zurich extends sponsorship deal with NRL club
16 December 2024
Zurich Financial Services will sponsor the Wests Tigers until the end of the 2027 season under an extension announced today...
UAC picks NTI manager to head new-look board
09 December 2024
Transport specialist NTI’s EGM of commercial Michael Edmonds is the new Underwriting Agencies Council chair, replacing Austbrokers’ Heath Amber...
Women an ‘untapped reservoir’ of talent
09 December 2024
The Australian insurance industry has a “gender diversity problem” that needs fixing to drive better decision-making, spur innovation and enhance customer alignment, motor cover technology group Solera says...
HDI recruits ‘influential’ aviation manager
09 December 2024
Corporate and specialty insurer HDI Global has named Geoff Pratt as aviation underwriting manager...
CGU podcast aims to ‘ignite futuristic thinking’ in businesses
09 December 2024
CGU’s EGM of broker relationships Pegah Vaghaye is hosting a new podcast that examines insurance trends and economic issues affecting small businesses...
From ‘boys’ to bullies, survey reveals your workplace concerns
02 December 2024
Preferential treatment and cliques, old-fashioned thinking and compliance bureaucracy are among the top industry complaints shared in this year’s Insurance News wellbeing survey...
Agile appoints ANZ aviation leader
02 December 2024
Agile Insurance Group has promoted Jamie Connor to the role of head of aviation for Australia and New Zealand...
Austbrokers celebrates top achievers
02 December 2024
Austbrokers held its annual conference on the Gold Coast last week, including the presentation of awards for excellence...
IAG reopens school-leaver recruitment program
02 December 2024
IAG’s Intermediated Insurance Australia division has launched the second round of its NextGen Ambition Program for high school and TAFE graduates to fast-track insurance careers...
AHI fills underwriting roles
02 December 2024
Accident and Health International has appointed Anthony Halpin as national underwriting and distribution manager, and Michael Gentile as southern region underwriting manager...
NRMA, RACV give disaster donation platform a tech uplift
02 December 2024
IAG brands NRMA Insurance and RACV have partnered with donation platform GIVIT to help disaster-struck communities...
Women earn $28k less on average under ‘persistent’ gender gap
25 November 2024
Australia still has a “sizeable and pervasive” gender pay gap, the workplace equality agency says...
AMI, Marsh among NZ award winners
25 November 2024
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has named this year’s NZ industry award winners, with AMI and Marsh among those honoured...
Exec calls on industry employers to fix ‘image problem’
25 November 2024
Axa XL has urged the industry to tackle a skills shortage that it warns will only intensify as other employers compete for an ageing workforce...
icare marks asbestos awareness week with screening reminder
25 November 2024
NSW state insurer icare says workers exposed to dangerous materials should take part in regular lung screening, as National Asbestos Awareness Week starts today...
Allianz names broker distribution GM
18 November 2024
Ben Church has been appointed GM of broker distribution for Allianz Commercial Australia...