Allianz appoints IAG stalwart
23 February 2015
Allianz has recruited long-serving IAG executive Jo Mason to a senior broker and agency role…
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Record numbers tipped for Asian claims event
23 February 2015
The organisers of next month’s Asian Claims Convention in Hong Kong are targeting a record number of delegates, with strong interest coming from across the region…
Pearson takes reins at Actuaries Institute
23 February 2015
Finity MD Estelle Pearson has taken over as Actuaries Institute President with a pledge to promote the profession’s voice among key decision-makers…
ANZIIF roadshow presents equality survey results
23 February 2015
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance is to host a roundtable series on gender diversity in insurance…
Brokers to attend skills academy
23 February 2015
Elantis Premium Funding has launched an initiative with the National Insurance Brokers Association to provide intermediaries with education and development opportunities…
Ex-Lloyd’s rep quits ICA board
23 February 2015
Former Lloyd’s general representative for Australia Adrian Humphreys has resigned from the Insurance Council of Australia board…
Industry among worst offenders on gender pay gap
23 February 2015
The insurance industry pays female executives and general managers 34.4% less than their male counterparts, according to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency…
Allianz names new NSW manager
23 February 2015
Allianz has appointed Adam Farr as NSW State Manager…
Ace names WA accident and health manager
23 February 2015
Ace Group has appointed Todd Sessions as WA Accident & Health Underwriting Manager…
Dual sends ‘future leaders’ on UK trip
16 February 2015
Dual will send 11 brokers to London for a week as part of a new advanced leadership program…
Insurance Advisernet looks to expand, seeks GM
16 February 2015
Insurance Advisernet is seeking a GM operations and development to run an “ambitious strategic plan” in its fast-growing Australian and New Zealand operations…
Catlin opens Steadfast scholarship
16 February 2015
Catlin has launched its scholarship program for young Steadfast brokers…
Aon Benfield scholarship launched
16 February 2015
Applications for this year’s Aon Benfield and Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance scholarship are now open…
Newline appoints claims manager
16 February 2015
Emily Harbidge has been appointed Claims Manager at underwriting agency Newline Australia, following Emily Dewberry’s departure to run her own mediation business…
Rothbury wins World Cup sponsorship deal
16 February 2015
Rothbury Insurance Brokers has secured national sponsorship of the FIFA under-20s soccer World Cup in New Zealand in June…
HDI-Gerling appoints ex-AIG manager
16 February 2015
German industrial insurer HDI-Gerling has appointed Georgia Vavasour as Northern Region Market Manager, based in Sydney…
Trade expert to speak at marine forum
16 February 2015
International trade economist and Victoria University lecturer Roberto Bergami will address the Melbourne Marine Insurance Forum tomorrow…
US employers falling short of Gen Y expectations
16 February 2015
Almost half of US employees aged in their mid-20s and 30s are unhappy at work and plan to change jobs this year, according to an Aon Hewitt survey…
Mega-losses top bill at Hong Kong claims gathering
09 February 2015
A strong line-up of speakers has been confirmed for the Asian Claims Convention in Hong Kong next month…
UAC expo nears target
09 February 2015
The Underwriting Agencies Council has signed up the 17th exhibitor for its inaugural New Zealand expo next Monday…