Olympians choose Allianz as partner
06 May 2019
Allianz has been chosen as an insurance partner of the Australian Olympic team until 2028…
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NIBA gains global backing in commission battle
29 April 2019
National Insurance Brokers Association CEO Dallas Booth has gathered international support as he moves to prevent a ban on general insurance commissions…
Job market recovers after Hayne hit
29 April 2019
The financial and insurance services job market has rebounded following the dampening impact of the Hayne royal commission, a quarterly index shows…
Former Whitbread manager returns for GM role
29 April 2019
Steadfast-owned Whitbread Insurance Brokers has named Andrew Saville as GM Broking…
Dual general counsel joins ProRisk
29 April 2019
Underwriting agency ProRisk has recruited Jaydon Burke-Douglas as General Counsel National Product and Technical Manager…
Elders donates to flying doctors
29 April 2019
Elders Insurance has given $20,000 to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations to support primary and emergency healthcare in rural communities…
Hayne, #MeToo feature at NZ liability conference
29 April 2019
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance’s Liability Conference NZ will discuss topics including the Hayne royal commission and #MeToo issues such as harassment and its insurance implications…
QBE pulls plug on Glory sponsorship
29 April 2019
QBE will not to extend its two decades-long sponsorship of soccer club Perth Glory…
Bugged: Marine forum raises a stink
29 April 2019
The Melbourne Marine Insurance Forum will host a presentation on the dangers of “stink bugs” next month…
Small steps ‘key to broking revolution’
15 April 2019
Continual small advances through “perpetual action” can deliver big results for brokers as competition increases and the industry changes, Austbrokers & IBNA Member Services GM Glenn Schultz says…
NTI welcomes new motor chief
15 April 2019
National Transport Insurance has recruited Zurich’s Nick Dendrinos to fill the newly created Head of Motor role…
Ex-NZI chief joins Hollard board
15 April 2019
Hollard today announced Karl Armstrong will join as a non-executive director on June 11…
ANZIIF tailors education to NZ advice overhaul
15 April 2019
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has established four education pathways for brokers to comply with New Zealand’s new financial advice regime…
Allianz recommits to refugee scholarships
15 April 2019
Allianz and asylum support group Settlement Services International will fund more scholarships for refugees this year…
Industry workers chip in for children’s charity
15 April 2019
Budget Direct and parent company Auto & General teed off to raise $145,000 at an annual fundraiser last week at Brisbane Golf Club…
icare flags conference, opens award nominations
08 April 2019
State insurer icare will hold its annual conference and awards event on September 17 at the International Convention Centre in Sydney…
Sydney brokerage marks centenary
08 April 2019
Steadfast-linked brokerage Scott & Broad will celebrate its centenary with more than 200 guests at Luna Park in Sydney on Thursday…
HDI fills WA casualty, marine role
08 April 2019
HDI Global has appointed James Hayes as Casualty and Marine Underwriter in WA, responsible for developing portfolios in the state…
QBE renews charity partnerships
08 April 2019
QBE’s philanthropic arm has renewed agreements with its seven charity partners…
Aon hosts first marine risk forum
08 April 2019
Aon’s first Maritime Risk Summit in Australia will be held in Perth this week and look at building resilience in a volatile and unpredictable environment…