Brokers learn on-site in stricken Christchurch
02 September 2013
New Zealand insurance brokers have gained a first-hand perspective on the impacts of the Christchurch earthquakes during a two-day forum in Christchurch…
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MD’s persistence earns Telstra awards nomination
02 September 2013
AIB Insurance Brokers MD Vicki Warne is a finalist in the Telstra Queensland Business Women’s Awards…
Swiss Re names new Asia-Pacific head
02 September 2013
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has appointed Fred Kleiterp as Head of Asia-Pacific…
King takes AIG broker and client management role
02 September 2013
AIG has promoted Jared King to Head of Broker and Client Management Australasia…
Ace appoints Chris Newing to head travel
02 September 2013
Ace Insurance has appointed Chris Newing as Head of Travel Insurance for Australia and New Zealand…
Suncorp manager takes a hike for charity
02 September 2013
Suncorp manager Cherie Gray is to hike to the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, to raise more than $100,000 for charity Youngcare…
Coory joins AIG in Hong Kong
02 September 2013
AIG has appointed Australian communications specialist Damian Coory to the new role of VP Corporate Marketing and Communications for the Asia-Pacific region…
Howes steps down as Actuaries Institute CEO
26 August 2013
Actuaries Institute CEO Melinda Howes has resigned after four years in the role to take a position with AMP…
Dedicated broker wins CQIB award
26 August 2013
Bree Hinchy, of Tony Bemrose Insurance Brokers, has won the Council of Queensland Insurance Brokers’ Peter McCarthy Award…
AILA conference promises ‘something for everyone’
26 August 2013
There is still time to sign up for this year’s Australian Insurance Law Association conference…
Registrations rise for NIBA Convention
26 August 2013
The National Insurance Brokers Association’s revamped convention program is proving popular, with registrations already up significantly on recent years…
UK insurance staff ‘show most pride in their work’
26 August 2013
Insurance workers have more professional pride than staff in other sectors, according to a UK survey…
New ANZIIF chief to focus on Asia
19 August 2013
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance’s new CEO will prioritise expansion in Asia, group President Jonathon Fox says…
Allianz secures awards hat-trick
19 August 2013
Allianz has been named large general insurer of the year for the third time in a row at the Australian Insurance Industry Awards…
OAMPS chief joins NIBA board
19 August 2013
The National Insurance Brokers Association has added OAMPS Insurance Brokers CEO Mike Cutter to its board…
Actuary of the Year nominations to close
19 August 2013
Time is running out to apply for the Actuary of the Year award, with nominations closing on Wednesday…
Mead takes XL Asia-Pacific role
19 August 2013
XL Group says Jonathan Mead will transfer to its Sydney office in October to become Regional Client and Distribution Leader for the Asia-Pacific business…
Austbrokers recruits partner development head
12 August 2013
Austbrokers has appointed Nigel Thomas as Partner Development Manager…
Suncorp man takes Aon Benfield Scholarship
12 August 2013
Luke Sharkey of Suncorp Commercial Insurance has won this year’s Aon Benfield Scholarship…
Footy and office tips enlighten CGU forum
12 August 2013
Emphasising injury prevention and encouraging a work-life balance lead to a healthier workplace, whether it is an office or a football field, a CGU business insights session heard last week…