360 names new CIO to head tech ‘evolution’
19 February 2024
Former Steadfast executive Niels Laaper has joined 360 Underwriting as CIO to lead the company’s technology innovation drive...
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QBE expands paid parental leave scheme
19 February 2024
QBE will increase its gender-neutral staff paid parental leave scheme from 12 weeks to 18 weeks...
Underwriting, risk chiefs join Southern Cross Travel
19 February 2024
Southern Cross Travel Insurance has appointed Anita Samu as Chief Underwriting Officer and Greg Sparling as Chief Legal and Risk Officer for its New Zealand and Australian operations...
Zurich renews Demons deal
19 February 2024
Zurich Australia has extended its partnership with AFL club Melbourne’s men’s and women’s teams to the end of the 2026 season...
Suncorp backs bid to tackle motor repair skills shortage
12 February 2024
Suncorp has agreed a two-year sponsorship deal with the Australian Collision Industry Alliance, an advocacy body launched last year...
Hundreds through the doors at ‘buzzing’ UAC-Xceedance expo
12 February 2024
More than 500 brokers attended the Underwriting Agencies Council-Xceedance Sydney expo last Thursday, kicking off a program of events around the country...
CGU to sponsor NIBA broker award
12 February 2024
The National Insurance Brokers Association has announced CGU is the new sponsor of its broker of the year award...
QBE Foundation grants more than $400k
12 February 2024
The QBE Foundation has given 11 charity and community organisations $40,000 each to help address inclusion and climate resilience in Australia...
New Actuaries Institute head sets out ‘bold’ agenda
05 February 2024
The Actuaries Institute has appointed David Whittle as its President this year, taking over from Naomi Edwards...
UAC-Xceedance Sydney expo set for Thursday
05 February 2024
The Underwriting Agencies Council-Xceedance Sydney Underwriting Expo will take place on Thursday, with 134 exhibitors signed up and 600 brokers expected to attend...
Hundreds expected at Kuala Lumpur claims convention
05 February 2024
The Australasian Institute of Chartered Loss Adjusters expects the Asian Claims Convention in Kuala Lumpur will attract hundreds of delegates, following the success of last year’s event in Thailand...
Ex-NIBA chief receives Australia Day honour
05 February 2024
Former National Insurance Brokers Association CEO Dallas Booth has been made a Member of the Order of Australia in the General Division for his service to the industry...
UAC goes solo on broker expos
05 February 2024
The Underwriting Agencies Council says it will take sole responsibility for running all its Australian expos, after receiving complaints about the three events that have been jointly branded and run with the National Insurance Brokers Association...
Tech EGM joins Intermediated Insurance Australia
05 February 2024
IAG’s Intermediated Insurance Australia division has appointed its first EGM Technology and Transformation...
AR group Oracle targets further growth under new leader
05 February 2024
Oracle Group Australia says it will deliver a “new and exciting future” for members after naming Jane Martin its new MD...
Zurich welcomes former exec back to the fold
05 February 2024
Former Zurich executive Adrian Sweeney has rejoined the insurer as GM of New Zealand...
SEEK awards hail Blake Oliver’s insurance lunches
05 February 2024
Blake Oliver Consulting has won an innovation in recruiting accolade from SEEK, marking the first time an insurance specialist has been recognised in two decades of the job search giant’s annual recruitment awards scheme...
Peter Daly retires after seven-decade career
18 December 2023
Peter Daly is retiring as Chairman of Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company Australia, which trades as Adica Insurance...
Markel hires claims head
18 December 2023
Markel has appointed Lisa Mitchell as Head of Claims and she starts today, reporting to Australia MD Rory Morison...
HDI appoints Southern Region Liability Manager, expands team
18 December 2023
HDI Global Specialty has appointed Tami Sorensen as Southern Region Liability Manager and is expanding its western and southern states liability team in response to rapid growth in the markets...