Survey shows how to win over Gen Y
21 July 2014
A survey of Generation Y Australians has shattered a few myths about the age group, according to recruitment company Hays…
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CGU harnesses social media for bushfire story
21 July 2014
The latest CGU advertising campaign demonstrates the power and reach of new media, Senior Brand Manager Julia Nelson says…
ICNZ to address population change
21 July 2014
Demographic changes, cyber risk, telematics and the implications of Big Data will fall under the spotlight at the Insurance Council of New Zealand annual conference…
Axis names new property head
21 July 2014
Axis has appointed Damien Leembruggen as National Property Manager, based in Melbourne…
OAMPS names national partnerships chief
21 July 2014
OAMPS Insurance Brokers has appointed Tania O’Day as National Manager Partnerships, a newly created role based in Melbourne…
Comsure celebrates 40 years
21 July 2014
Queensland broker Comsure has marked its 40th anniversary with a gala celebration in Brisbane…
APRA names Brian Gray scholars
21 July 2014
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has announced the winners of its Brian Gray Scholarship for financial services students…
ANZIIF launches industry employment study
14 July 2014
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has won industry support for a national survey to identify trends in recruitment, skill shortages and staff retention…
Brokers enjoy strong position on jobs, salaries
14 July 2014
Growing competition in the industry has created strong demand for insurance professionals, according to recruitment company Hays…
Newcastle broker wins ACT/NSW accolade
14 July 2014
Tony Bourke, director of AIIB Insurance Brokers’ Newcastle office, has won the National Insurance Brokers Association’s ACT/NSW broker of the year award…
Fogarty to address APIG conference
14 July 2014
Zurich Australia CEO Daniel Fogarty will give the keynote address at the Australian Professional Indemnity Group’s National Conference on Thursday September 4…
Industry employment set to rise
14 July 2014
Insurance industry employment is expected to grow slightly in the next five years, partly driven by increased online sales, according to a report by Ibisworld…
NSW leads surge in financial services jobs
14 July 2014
Hiring activity in the financial services sector is highest in NSW and will improve across the country in the next year amid renewed business confidence, according to recruiter Michael Page…
Seminar to address crowd-sourcing
14 July 2014
The Commercial Law Association will host a seminar on crowd-sourced equity funding for start-ups and SMEs…
Ace backs young professionals
14 July 2014
Ace has become a national sponsor of the Young Insurance Professionals in Australia and New Zealand…
TAL narrows gender pay gap
07 July 2014
Life insurer TAL has closed the pay gap across its 1500-strong workforce by adopting a strategy to tackle gender inequality…
ANZIIF names award finalists
07 July 2014
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has announced the finalists for this year’s Australian Insurance Industry Awards…
Insight sets course for member success
07 July 2014
Insight Australia’s board is next week expected to approve a strategic plan that will drive the group’s future direction and help members improve their businesses…
De Conno named SA’s broker pick
07 July 2014
Tony De Conno of Adelaide brokerage De Conno & Blanco has been named SA broker of the year…
QBE scholar looks to improve aviation safety
07 July 2014
QBE has awarded its first Aerial Application Scholarship in partnership with the Aerial Agricultural Association of Australia…