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…
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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…
Suncorp NZ appoints technology teams exec
08 April 2019
Suncorp New Zealand has appointed Jane Brewer as EGM Technology, Data and Labs…
Aon principal joins NZ loss adjuster
08 April 2019
Leading New Zealand commercial loss adjuster Godfreys has appointed Patrick Hunter as Head of Financial Lines…
QBE gives footy fans a healthy glow
08 April 2019
QBE has introduced a “be visible on the road” safety initiative for fans of the Sydney Swans, the AFL club it sponsors…
Finance, insurance hiring plans decline
01 April 2019
Hiring intentions in the finance, insurance and real estate sector have fallen for a second straight quarter after reaching a six-year high at the end of last year…
SA broker takes Steadfast award
01 April 2019
Account Broker Jessica Dametto, of Webber Insurance Services in SA, has won this year’s Steadfast outstanding insurance professional award…
Valerie Baker award nominations open
01 April 2019
The Valerie Baker Memorial Award is open for applications from brokers and underwriting agencies…
KPMG makes cyber appointments
01 April 2019
KPMG has appointed two experts to its cyber advisory team…
GB exec completes charity ride
01 April 2019
Gallagher Bassett executive Shaun Meehan has completed a challenging seven-day cycle tour across Tasmania, in support of programs to address chronic pain…
Steadfast Convention hits Gold Coast
25 March 2019
More than 2300 people flocked to the Gold Coast for the 21st annual Steadfast Convention – the largest insurance convention in Australasia…
JLT pays tribute to much-loved broker
25 March 2019
Tributes have been paid to Adelaide-based JLT broker Trevor Hole, who recently lost his battle with illness aged 63…
Aon appoints WA mining consultant
25 March 2019
Aon has appointed Charlotte Hood as a Principal Consultant for its WA resources team…
Floodplain Management Australia sets conference, awards date
25 March 2019
The annual Floodplain Management Australia National Conference will take place in Canberra from May 14-17…