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...
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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...
Gallagher broker takes NT industry award
11 November 2019
Gallagher’s Andrew McCormack has been crowned Broker of the Year at this year’s Northern Territory insurance industry awards...
Valerie Baker Memorial Award 2020 dates announced
11 November 2019
Entries for the 2020 edition of The Valerie Baker Memorial Award will open on May 1 and close on July 3, it has just been announced. The 2020 winner will be announced in August...
Austbrokers sponsors AFL club's business network
11 November 2019
AUB Group-owned Austbrokers will be a major co-sponsor for the next two years of corporate network Carlton In Business, a subsidiary of Melbourne-based AFL club Carlton...
QBE supports wildlife with donation
11 November 2019
QBE has made another substantial donation to support long-time partner Taronga Conservation Society Australia, a leader in wildlife rehabilitation and environmental research and education...
TravelCard takes top spot in Choice review
11 November 2019
TravelCard’s Comprehensive Leisure Domestic insurance cover has won consumer group Choice’s top rating in a review of 57 products...
Community Underwriting 2019 grant applications open
11 November 2019
Community Underwriting has opened applications for its 2019 grants program and not-for-profit customers of the charity insurance specialist have until the end of the month to apply for one of 47 grants on offer...