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”…
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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…
Gallagher appoints state managers
12 October 2015
Arthur J Gallagher has promoted Paul Moorcroft to State Manager Corporate, Victoria, and Greg Johnson to State Manager Corporate, SA…
HDI-Gerling adds to marine team
12 October 2015
HDI-Gerling has appointed former Chubb Insurance underwriter Joel Mitchell as its Marine Underwriting Manager, Northern Region, based in Sydney…
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…
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…