ICNZ conference turns spotlight on consumers
12 October 2015
The Insurance Council of New Zealand has opened registrations for this year’s conference, headlined The Consumer Spotlight – The Changing Environment…
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APIG sets date for 2016 conference
12 October 2015
Next year’s Australian Professional Indemnity Group National Conference and Gala Dinner will be on Thursday September 1 in Sydney…
Insurance specialist joins MinterEllison
12 October 2015
Insurance and corporate risk specialist Kemsley Brennan has joined law firm MinterEllison as a partner in Sydney…
WorkSafe Victoria recognises outstanding agents
12 October 2015
WorkSafe Victoria has announced the winners of its agent awards, recognising employees who have made outstanding contributions to the workers’ compensation industry…
Education talks ‘ignoring key stakeholders’
05 October 2015
Talks between the National Insurance Brokers Association and the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance over broker education standards are ignoring the input of key stakeholders, independent training provider Gold Seal says…
IAG exec to help Paralympic campaign
05 October 2015
IAG National Manager of New Markets Helen Nott has been appointed to the board of the Australian Paralympic Committee…
Vero announces risk awards finalists
05 October 2015
A record 13 finalists in three categories will compete for this year’s Vero RMAdvancer Awards…
AIG NZ fills client and broker engagement role
05 October 2015
AIG New Zealand has appointed Simon Foley as Head of Client & Broker Engagement, based in Auckland…
Ansvar plans broker education forums
05 October 2015
Ansvar will hold a series of broker education forums over the next month, focusing on emerging trends in the care, community and non-profit sectors…
ASIC announces annual forum details
05 October 2015
The 21st Australian Securities and Investments Commission Annual Forum will be held next March 21-22 at the Hilton Sydney…
NIBA, institute plot path for broker education
28 September 2015
Discussions on enhanced professional education for brokers will come to a head next week as the key players plan the way ahead…
Gold Seal updates broking diploma
28 September 2015
Training provider Gold Seal will release its updated broking diploma later this year…
UAC offers networking chance for NZ brokers
28 September 2015
The Underwriting Agencies Council will host a free seminar and expo for New Zealand brokers next month, providing an opportunity to meet local and Australian underwriters…
NSW workers’ comp scheme honours Allianz
28 September 2015
Allianz has won an “excellence and innovation in injury management” award for its work on psychological injuries…
Strategy chief makes women’s award shortlist
28 September 2015
IAG Chief Strategy Officer Leona Murphy has been named a finalist in the Australian Financial Review/Westpac 100 Women of Influence Awards…
Queensland premium campaigner in running for award
28 September 2015
Northern Australia Insurance Premiums Taskforce advisory panel member Margaret Shaw is a finalist in next month’s Queensland Regional Achievement & Community Awards…
FOS to hold open forums
21 September 2015
The Financial Ombudsman Service will host general insurance open forums in Melbourne and Sydney on October 7 and 14 respectively…
Real helps more children’s groups
21 September 2015
Real Insurance has awarded grants to 10 community groups under its Real Needs program…
NIBA revamps broker connection website
21 September 2015
The National Insurance Brokers Association has overhauled its Need a Broker website, making it more user-friendly for householders and small businesses…
Seminars aim to improve workplace safety
21 September 2015
Safe Work Australia is offering free “virtual seminars” on workplace safety next month, in a bid to prevent accidents and increase productivity…