Former IAG exec takes up client and broker head role at AIG
22 February 2021
Lisa Jeffery has been named as AIG Head of Client and Broker Engagement, replacing Jared King who left the insurer last August...
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Wellington Underwriting appoints senior property underwriter
22 February 2021
Wellington Underwriting says Peter Gibb has joined as Senior Property Underwriter based in Brisbane as the agency seeks to build its business in the sector...
icare exec to take up governance and compliance role at ARPC
22 February 2021
The Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation has appointed Samantha Lawrence as GM Governance and Compliance with effect from March 1...
WTW scoops up software maker Jobable to tackle people challenges
22 February 2021
Willis Towers Watson has bolstered its technology capability with the acquisition of Hong Kong-based software development firm Jobable as the working environment evolves rapidly...
NIBA appoints new NSW Committee chair, vice chair
15 February 2021
The National Insurance Brokers Association has appointed Aon regional director Paul D’Arcy as the new chair of its NSW Divisional Committee...
Insurance Advisernet celebrates 25 years
15 February 2021
Broking group Insurance Advisernet has today marked 25 years since the business first opened its doors in Australia...
ANZIIF launches new NZ code compliance training
15 February 2021
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has launched new Level 5 equivalent compliance training for New Zealand advisers in general insurance...
AMI helps older New Zealanders as nation ditches cheques
15 February 2021
More than 400 New Zealanders have signed up for the first intake of an initiative to get older Kiwis ready for a shift to digital in financial services...
Wotton + Kearney steps up to help needy communities
15 February 2021
Law firm Wotton + Kearney aims to this year raise more than $100,000 for the Black Dog Institute, a not-for-profit mental health research institute...
Hollard Commercial launches broker training program
08 February 2021
Hollard Commercial Insurance has introduced an online training program called Evolve in response to demand from its brokers, who want flexibility when undertaking courses...
Dianne Phelan named NIBA president
08 February 2021
BJS Insurance Group Operations Manager Dianne Phelan has commenced a two-year term as NIBA President in board changes announced last week...
Aon invests in cancer support for employees
08 February 2021
Aon has partnered with CancerAid, a digital health company that helps employers create cancer-friendly workplaces, to support Australian employees and their families affected by a cancer diagnosis...
YIPs postpones April’s NT Insurance Conference
08 February 2021
Young Insurance Professionals has postponed this year’s NT Insurance Conference due to uncertainty over state border restrictions and corporate policies restricting group gatherings...
Zenith raises $14,000 for cancer charity
08 February 2021
Perth-based broker Zenith Insurance Services last month held a one-day golf charity event, raising about $14,077 for Solaris Cancer Care, a community-based healthcare organisation...
NIBA seeks Broker of the Year nominations
01 February 2021
The National Insurance Brokers Association is inviting nominations for its 2021 Broker of the Year and Young Professional Broker of the Year awards...
Insurance law team switches to Bartier Perry
01 February 2021
Law firm Bartier Perry announced today a 12-person team has been added to its insurance practice...
Perth brokerage honoured in Insurance House Advance awards
01 February 2021
Insurance House Advance has awarded its Authorised Partner of the Year honour to Perth-based Imperium Insurance & Financial Solutions...
icare cancels excellence awards event
01 February 2021
NSW state insurer icare has cancelled its Care and Service Excellence Awards 2020 event because of the COVID-19 disruption on the business community...
WTW closes Perth office for Naser Kerimi funeral
01 February 2021
Willis Towers Watson closed its office on January 7 as a mark of respect to broker Naser Kerimi, who has died after a long illness...
ANZIIF introduces digital certification
01 February 2021
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has launched a digital badging program for industry professionals who have attained qualifications from the organisation...