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Bertasso beefs up Macquarie Life unit

20 February 2012

Macquarie Life has appointed Marcello Bertasso to the newly created role of National Underwriting Manager, leading its underwriting team…

How reinsurance works: Swiss Re helps

20 February 2012

Professionals and members of the public trying to understand the complex world of reinsurance now have a ready-made guide at their fingertips – if they have an Apple iPad…

Rising star promoted at Zurich

13 February 2012

Zurich’s NSW/ACT State Manager Sean Walker has been promoted to GM Underwriting for corporate business at Zurich…

Insurance sector hiring but job ads down

06 February 2012

The hiring outlook for the insurance and finance sector is shrinking, with fewer employers intending to hire, according to recent recruitment surveys…

Recruiter acquires DLA Consulting

06 February 2012

ASX-listed recruiter Humanis Group has acquired Melbourne-based insurance and financial services recruitment specialist DLA Consulting Group…

Suncorp sends more jobs offshore

30 January 2012

Suncorp Group is planning to send 71 back-office jobs offshore to India as part of a cost-cutting drive that could result in more job losses…

Brokers agree to joint venture with ANZIIF

30 January 2012

The Insurance Brokers Association of New Zealand has agreed to jointly host its annual industry awards night with the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance…

Lumley appoints new distribution head

30 January 2012

Lumley Insurance has looked inside its own ranks for a new Head of Distribution, appointing National Account Manager Anthony Cooper to the role…