Allianz tests workers’ comp claims app
08 July 2019
Allianz is piloting a smartphone app that helps customers navigate their workers’ compensation claims...
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QBE global learning chief departs
08 July 2019
QBE Insurance Global Head of Learning Peter Hall has left the group.
FMG names Sydney office head
08 July 2019
Consultant FMG Engineering, which provides building-related services to insurers, has appointed Forensic Team Leader Alan Greaney as head of its Sydney office...
AILA aims for women’s leadership development
08 July 2019
The Australian Insurance Law Association has announced plans for an initiative to encourage female leadership development in the industry...
Zurich unites motor, marine underwriting roles
01 July 2019
Zurich has appointed Matthew O’Sullivan as Head of Motor and Marine for Australia and New Zealand...
AILA to merge with product liability group
01 July 2019
The Australian Insurance Law Association and the National Product Liability Association have agreed to merge...
NIBA names SA and NT broker award finalists
01 July 2019
The National Insurance Brokers Association has announced three finalists vying for the SA and NT region’s broker of the year award...
Natalie Georgoulas funeral set for Friday
01 July 2019
The funeral for well-known Sydney accident and health underwriter Natalie Georgoulas will be held on Friday...
Training opportunities key to keeping staff: ANZIIF
01 July 2019
Lifelong learning opportunities are critical for retaining staff, the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has told forum delegates in Jakarta and Bangkok...
CHU moves to more spacious home
01 July 2019
Strata insurer CHU has relocated to a larger office in North Sydney, to accommodate its growing business...
QBE kicks a charity goal
01 July 2019
QBE’s charity arm has made a $20,000 donation to the Sydney Swans as part of its Goals for Good Initiative...
Insurance specialists named principals at Barry.Nilsson
01 July 2019
Insurance-focused law firm Barry.Nilsson has appointed four new principals, taking its national total to 31...
Popular underwriter dies aged 42
24 June 2019
Well-known Sydney accident and health underwriter Natalie Georgoulas has died...
NIBA names SA/NT young broker contenders
24 June 2019
The National Insurance Brokers Association has named two finalists for the SA and NT region young professional broker of the year award...
David Foote to head Zurich’s broker relationship role
24 June 2019
Zurich Australian Insurance has appointed David Foote, previously at Allianz, to a key broker relationship role...
Allianz welcomes more refugees to workforce
24 June 2019
Allianz has hired 24 refugees as permanent employees, as part of its educational support and employment program with Settlement Services International...
GB pledges employer support for veterans
24 June 2019
Gallagher Bassett has signed a pledge with veterans’ organisation Soldier On to make its workplaces more supportive of former armed services members...
icare sponsors wheelchair rugby clash
24 June 2019
NSW state insurer icare is a platinum sponsor of next month’s Wheelchair Rugby League State of Origin game...
Chubb appoints distribution head
17 June 2019
Chubb has promoted former head of independent broking Jason Hawksworth to Head of Distribution for Australia and New Zealand...
QBE leads way in CQIB awards
17 June 2019
QBE has been recognised for outstanding performance by the Council of Queensland Insurance Brokers, receiving two prizes at an awards night in Brisbane...