FAR resource hub created as industry prepares for new accountability laws
20 November 2023
Clayton Utz has set up a resource hub for financial services firms preparing for the commencement of the Financial Accountability Regime...
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AFCA board appoints two new directors
20 November 2023
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has appointed Raylene Bellottie and Yien Hong to its board, effective from January...
Wotton + Kearney announces key additions to cyber team
20 November 2023
Wotton + Kearney has appointed specialist litigator Nick Martin to its firm as a special counsel for its cybersecurity advisory practice...
Seven executives vying for UAC board positions
13 November 2023
Seven senior executives are vying for four vacancies on the Underwriting Agencies Council board, with results from a ballot to be announced at the annual general meeting next month...
Technical Assessing adds to team as business grows
13 November 2023
Loss adjuster Technical Assessing has made several new hires to support the business’s growing operations across the country...
Berkley, Lockton among Best Workplaces for Women
13 November 2023
Lockton Australia, Berkley Australia and workers’ compensation specialist EML have been named on a list of Best Workplaces for Women...
Sedgwick recognised for workplace diversity, inclusion commitment
13 November 2023
Loss adjuster Sedgwick says its commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion has been a positive for the business and its employees...
Meridian Lawyers opens ACT operations
13 November 2023
Specialist law firm Meridian Lawyers has announced it will expand its operations into ACT with the launch of a new office and team...
Risk management recognised at RM Advancer Awards
06 November 2023
Vero and GIO have announced the winners of the 15th edition of the RM Advancer Awards, which celebrate best practices in risk management...
AILA names Melanie Quixley President
06 November 2023
The Australian Insurance Law Association has named Melanie Quixley, a principal with the Brisbane office of Barry Nilsson, as president in board changes finalised after the annual general meeting...
ANZIIF announces panel for 35th GI breakfast
06 November 2023
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has announced a panel of industry experts, headlined by Insurance Council of Australia COO Kylie MacFarlane, for its annual General Insurance Breakfast, held next month...
Howden announces partnership with Victoria Racing Club
06 November 2023
The Victoria Racing Club has named Howden Australia as its new official insurance partner and sponsor for the Melbourne Cup Carnival...
North Queensland insurance community raises $70,000
06 November 2023
The North Queensland Insurance Charity Benefit and Trade Show, held over two days last month in Townsville, raised $70,000 for Ronald McDonald House North Australia...
AICLA announces ‘changing of the guard’
30 October 2023
The Australasian Institute of Chartered Loss Adjusters has announced a “changing of the guard,” with the election of Nicholas Ackers as President and Colin McEnery as Deputy President...
NIBA publishes new version of broker code
30 October 2023
The National Insurance Brokers Association has published a new version of its Insurance Brokers Code of Conduct, with revised wording around the disclosure of remuneration...
Chubb appoints regional property chief
30 October 2023
Chubb has promoted Ben McGregor to the role of Head of Property APAC & Japan for its general insurance business, effective from December...
Mathew Pain’s Sydney service to be livestreamed tomorrow
30 October 2023
A funeral service for Bellrock claims specialist Mathew Pain will be held in Sydney tomorrow, and will be livestreamed and recorded for those unable to attend in person...
ANZIIF crowns claims award winner
30 October 2023
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has awarded this year’s Making a Difference Award for claims to Christchurch-based Sedgwick Branch Manager Ben Marsh...
ANZIIF announces new CEO
23 October 2023
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has named its new CEO, following Prue Willsford’s decision to step down after a decade...
Sign up for webinar on motor claims tech challenges
23 October 2023
A free webinar, organised by insuranceNEWS.com.au and repair management expert AAMC, will be held next month to dissect the impact of technology challenges on motor insurance claims...