Insight outlines future vision
23 March 2015
Broker cluster group Insight presented its strategic growth plans to shareholders at its Gold Coast conference…
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Insurance a bright spot in bleak jobs market
16 March 2015
The finance, insurance and real estate sector has the strongest hiring prospects among seven industry sectors in the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey for the second quarter…
Asian Claims Convention looks to the future
16 March 2015
Attendance numbers for the Asian Claims Convention in Hong Kong this month are on course to surpass last year’s event in Singapore…
Business ‘flows’ at UAC Hobart expo
16 March 2015
The Underwriting Agencies Council’s Hobart expo last Thursday attracted a record 47 exhibitors, up from 32 at the inaugural event two years ago…
Ron Shorter award expands to Victoria
16 March 2015
The Australian Insurance Law Association has extended its Ron Shorter Memorial Public Speaking Competition for young insurance professionals to Victoria…
Ace names new Asia-Pacific casualty head
16 March 2015
Ace has appointed Shaun Oliver as Asia-Pacific Head of Casualty (Energy and Construction), based in Melbourne…
Expanded ANZIIF awards open for nominations
16 March 2015
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has opened its annual awards scheme for nominations…
Marine forum welcomes expert speaker
16 March 2015
The Melbourne Marine Insurance Forum is to host a presentation by expert Ron Salter, called the Marine Insurance Act 1909 – Past, Present and Future…
Ace appoints NZ accident and health manager
16 March 2015
Ace Group has promoted Shane Greene to New Zealand Accident & Health Manager, based in Wellington…
UAC prepares for expanded Hobart expo
09 March 2015
The Underwriting Agencies Council will hold its second Hobart expo on Thursday, with exhibitor numbers well up on the inaugural event in 2013…
Valerie Baker award finalists announced
09 March 2015
Gold Seal and Steadfast have named three finalists for this year’s Valerie Baker Memorial Award, with the winner to visit the London insurance market…
Not-for-profit underwriter awards community grants
09 March 2015
Community Underwriting, backed by the NSW Meals on Wheels Association, has announced the recipients of its first annual small grants program…
HDI-Gerling recruits Zurich marine manager
09 March 2015
German industrial insurer HDI-Gerling has appointed Tom Hughes as Marine Underwriting Manager, Southern Region, based in Melbourne…
Mecon makes staffing changes
09 March 2015
Underwriting agency Mecon has announced the relocation and promotion of a number of staff…
Trident appoints development manager
09 March 2015
Perth-based Trident Marine has appointed Brad Gedge as Development Manager…
Loss adjusters urged to adapt
02 March 2015
Loss adjusters must face up to a different future, according to Australasian Institute of Chartered Loss Adjusters President Michael Collins…
UAC unveils $5000 prize
02 March 2015
One lucky broker will take home $5000 of travel vouchers from the Underwriting Agencies Council’s Sydney expo…
OAMPS manager rejoins AIB
02 March 2015
Peter Smith has rejoined Queensland-based AIB Insurance Brokers, taking the role of Sales and Development Manager…
AICLA invites scholarship entries
02 March 2015
The Australasian Institute of Chartered Loss Adjusters has opened this year’s Carey Bird Scholarship for entries…
Insurance executive rides out for charity
02 March 2015
Accident & Health International Deputy CEO Peter Banks is taking part in an 1100km charity bike ride from Brisbane to Sydney…