Finsia seeks leaders and visionaries
25 July 2011
The Financial Services Institute of Australasia is searching for the best of the best from both sides of the Tasman for its new Pinnacle Awards…
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ANZ moves to integrate marketing
25 July 2011
ANZ has appointed Bettina Pidcock as Head of Wealth Marketing, including the life insurance business OnePath…
ANZIIF 2011 award finalists announced
18 July 2011
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has announced the finalists in this year’s Australian Insurance Industry Awards…
Claims assessors still in demand
18 July 2011
Ongoing natural catastrophes are continuing to bolster demand for claims and assessment staff, according to recruitment specialist Hays…
Stream Group named Telstra’s Queensland Business of the Year
18 July 2011
Stream Group has won the Telstra Queensland Business of the Year award, with the judges impressed by its software platform and saying the firm creates “tangible benefits to consumers impacted…
Broking veteran John Bell dies
18 July 2011
Brisbane broker John Bell died suddenly last Tuesday after a short battle with a kidney-related illness…
CP153 focus too narrow, says AFA
11 July 2011
The Association of Financial Advisers believes the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s CP153 paper is too narrow in its focus…
Booth takes the reins at NIBA
11 July 2011
Dallas Booth has taken up his new role as CEO of the National Insurance Brokers Association…
Two states decide Warren Tickle award finalists
11 July 2011
Two state finalists for the National Insurance Brokers Association’s annual Warren Tickle Memorial Award have been named, with NSW and SA announcing state winners in recent days…
Suncorp brings statutory actuarial function in-house
11 July 2011
Suncorp has employed an in-house appointed actuary, moving away from its previous outsourcing of the function…
Allianz sponsors local paralympic team
11 July 2011
Allianz is to sponsor Australia’s 2012 Paralympic Team and the Australian Paralympic Committee for the next two years…
NIBA opposes new exams for brokers
04 July 2011
The National Insurance Brokers Association believes the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s proposals for financial adviser exams should not apply to brokers…
Job demand slows, but talent pool remains strong
04 July 2011
Permanent job opportunities in financial services are slowing in Australia and New Zealand, but insurance talent pools remain strong, according to two independent reports…
IBANZ propels into second Auckland conference
04 July 2011
New Zealand brokers will have another intensive two days of learning and networking next week as the Insurance Brokers Association of New Zealand hosts its second successive annual…
National licensing exams plan gets mixed response
27 June 2011
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance is opposing the proposal of a national examination scheme for all insurance brokers and life insurance advisers…
Gender equity lags in financial services
27 June 2011
The financial services industry’s senior executive level and board appointments are lacking women’s touch, according to two independent reviews…
Lloyd’s chief to address ANZIIF seminar
27 June 2011
Lloyd’s Chairman Lord Levene will give the keynote speech at the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance’s Sunshine Seminar on the Gold Coast next month…
NIBA Convention discount deadline nears
20 June 2011
Early bird registration offers for the annual National Insurance Brokers Association Convention close on Friday, with the association promising this year’s event will repeat the success of the…
Hiring expectations in insurance strong
20 June 2011
The insurance industry is hiring more staff to deal with claims from recent natural disasters, creating a strong job market in the sector…
Aon appoints acquisitions cover specialist
20 June 2011
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed mergers and acquisitions insurance specialist Jennifer Richards as its new Regional Director for Transactional Liability, based in Sydney…