Reinsurance pool CEO to lead global forum
02 December 2019
Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation CEO Christopher Wallace has been named incoming President of the International Forum of Terrorism Risk (Re)Insurance Pools...
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Three new NIBA committee chairs appointed
02 December 2019
NIBA has appointed EBM director Clint Jeuring to chair its Divisional Committee in Western Australia, succeeding Ross Bethell of Marsh who departs after his 24-month term...
Delta named ANZIIF’s 2019 underwriting agency
02 December 2019
Delta Insurance has taken out the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance award for underwriting agency of the year for the second consecutive time...
Allianz promotes Heath to GM role
02 December 2019
Allianz Australia has promoted Philip Heath to the role of GM Consumer, SME and Platform Solutions...
NTI and ATA celebrate 30-year partnership
02 December 2019
NTI and the Australian Trucking Association are celebrating their 30th partnership anniversary...
Reader’s Digest names top NZ insurers
02 December 2019
Reader’s Digest has presented its annual quality service awards to New Zealand companies across several industries, including insurance...
ANZIIF set to deliver code of practice training
25 November 2019
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance is set to deliver training that supports the latest version of the General Insurance Code of Practice...
Chubb named Australian Open’s global insurance partner
25 November 2019
Chubb has agreed to a new multi-year partnership with the Australian Open tennis tournament, providing brand visibility for the insurer in on-court signage and across the precinct in Melbourne...
Suncorp teaches cyclone readiness
25 November 2019
Suncorp hosted Queensland community members last week to help them improve their cyclone preparedness. The session involved practical advice on creating a safety plan, organising an emergency kit and how to best prepare their home...
Insurer boosts community connection
25 November 2019
NRMA Insurance hosted a charity event at Blacktown’s Civic Plaza over the weekend and raised up to $100,000 for local community groups...
McCabe Curwood unveils CTP claims app
25 November 2019
Insurance law firm McCabe Curwood has developed an app to help insurers manage compulsory third party claims...
UAC Chairman decides not to stand for re-election
18 November 2019
Underwriting Agencies Council Chairman Lyndon Turner will not stand for re-election at the group’s December AGM after being a board member since 2011...
Chubb, NTI take out top spots at IA gala
18 November 2019
About 460 delegates enjoyed three days on Hamilton Island last week for the sold-out annual Insurance Advisernet (IA) conference and awards...
Lloyd’s Development Group seeks Australians for Asia-Pac study tour
18 November 2019
The Lloyd’s Development Group is seeking up to 25 insurance industry employees who work in Australia for a two-week professional development tour of four Asia-Pacific countries...
Chubb distribution manager moves to national property role
18 November 2019
Chubb has promoted Adrian Habils to the role of Deputy Property Manager, Australia and New Zealand...
AlphaXO appoints new director
18 November 2019
Specialist marine insurance broker AlphaXO Risk Partners has appointed Robert Hammersley as a director...
HDI Global hires underwriting manager in Sydney
18 November 2019
Specialty lines insurer HDI Global has appointed a new Sydney-based underwriting manager as it grows its footprint in Australia...
Allianz, Gallagher among winners at icare awards
11 November 2019
Allianz and Gallagher were among the winners at the Care and Service Excellence Awards held by NSW state insurer icare to celebrate positive contributions in workers’ compensation...
Aon merges data teams
11 November 2019
Professional services firm Aon is merging multiple teams into a single Data and Actuarial Analytics team to centralise its data capabilities. It has appointed Sulav Saha to run the team as Managing Principal...
Strong competition for spots on UAC board
11 November 2019
Eleven people have nominated for one of four spots on the Underwriting Agencies Council board of directors...