Ex-Breeze principal joins Sompo Japan Nipponkoa
02 November 2015
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa, which is managed by Allianz in Australia, has appointed Simon Chandler as Senior Manager…
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RMIA conference delegates to share ‘cutting-edge’ insights
02 November 2015
The Risk Management Institution of Australasia’s National Conference will be held on November 11-13 at the Adelaide Oval, allowing 300 risk professionals to share “cutting-edge” risk management practice, foster creative thinking and network…
Broker education talks ‘happening slowly’
26 October 2015
Progress on a new approach to professional education for brokers is “happening slowly”, National Insurance Brokers Association CEO Dallas Booth says…
Triton names new Australia head
26 October 2015
Triton Global has appointed Mathew Holland as Claims Director Australia and the country’s head of operations…
Lloyd’s CEO tops LGBT power list
26 October 2015
Lloyd’s CEO Inga Beale has become the first woman – and the first bisexual – to top a power list of the world’s top 100 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender executives…
Austbrokers gives birthday gift to young cancer patients
26 October 2015
Austbrokers raised $12,000 for Children’s Cancer Institute Australia as part of its 30th birthday celebrations at Sydney’s Ivy Ballroom last week…
Actuary of the year unveiled
26 October 2015
The Actuaries Institute has named Alan Greenfield as actuary of the year, in recognition of his “pioneering work”…
Aon Benfield adds analytics staff
26 October 2015
Reinsurance broker Aon Benfield has bolstered its analytics team in Australia…
McLardy McShane raises $70,000 for MND research
26 October 2015
Melbourne-based brokerage McLardy McShane has raised more than $70,000 for motor neurone disease research after entering two vehicles in the Daniher Drive “four-day road-trip extravaganza”…
Crawford & Co unveils financial risk courses
26 October 2015
Global loss adjuster Crawford & Company has produced a specialised online training kit for insurers and brokers keen to learn about financial risk claims…
RMIA sets date for CPRM exams
26 October 2015
The Risk Management Institution of Australasia will hold the first exams for its new Certified Practising Risk Manager designation later this year…
Young leaders debate future of broking
19 October 2015
Suncorp has engaged some of the brightest young minds in insurance broking in the debate on the industry’s future, as intense competition and rapid technological change take effect…
Valerie Baker award open to intermediaries
19 October 2015
The Valerie Baker Memorial Award is now open for applications, giving Australian brokers and underwriting agents the chance to win a career-enhancing trip to the London market…
ANZIIF and Thai institute strengthen ties
19 October 2015
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance and the Thai Insurance Institute have struck a deal to expand their collaboration…
Insurance lawyers honour Enright at AGM
19 October 2015
The Australian Insurance Law Association presented lawyer Ian Enright with the Insurance Law Prize at its AGM last week…
CGU backs race for equality
19 October 2015
CGU Insurance has secured naming rights sponsorship for Move in May – a fun run to promote equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer community…
Aon sponsors A-League’s Mariners
19 October 2015
Aon Risk Solutions has partnered with the Gosford-based soccer club Central Coast Mariners to provide game-day “ball kids” and player mascots for at least the next three A-League seasons…
IAG’s StormSafe partnership wins resilience award
19 October 2015
IAG and the NSW State Emergency Service were winners in the annual Resilient Australia Business Awards at Sydney’s Parliament House last week…
Melbourne marine forum presents industry update
19 October 2015
The Melbourne Marine Insurance Forum will provide an update on industry trends and issues when it meets tomorrow…
Education giant plans more insurance courses
12 October 2015
US-based financial services training and education provider Kaplan Professional says demand for its online training programs in insurance has been stronger than expected, and more courses are on the way…