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IAG backs intermediated unit to ride out soft market

Thu, 14 May 2026 02:20:09 GMT

IAG says its Intermediated Insurance Australia division has the right mix of business to manage the soft commercial market...

‘Clarity and consistency’ vow as QBE streamlines business offering

Thu, 14 May 2026 02:20:01 GMT

QBE will stop offering office and trade pack products from July as it moves to a single standard business cover...

Case closed on open air exclusion after car break-in

Thu, 14 May 2026 02:19:54 GMT

A business has won a dispute over an “open air” exclusion that was applied to its claim for an item stolen from a locked car...

Cyber advice directory aims to close UK coverage gap

Thu, 14 May 2026 02:19:32 GMT

The British Insurance Brokers' Association has launched a directory to help close the cyber insurance protection gap by ensuring SMEs are pointed to expert advisers...

Gallagher Re fills MGA leadership role

Thu, 14 May 2026 01:11:30 GMT

Russell Hails has been promoted to head of MGA Solutions in Asia-Pacific at Gallagher Re...

Allianz promos flag personal and commercial revamp

Thu, 14 May 2026 01:11:16 GMT

Allianz has launched a promotional campaign following a shake-up of its personal injury and commercial proposition, under the banner “care in your corner”...

AUB names new board member

Thu, 14 May 2026 01:10:35 GMT

Former National Australia Bank CFO Gary Lennon has been appointed non-executive director at AUB...

BizCover hails ‘incredible’ customer milestone

Thu, 14 May 2026 01:10:16 GMT

SME specialist BizCover says more than 300,000 customers have used its quote and buy portal to obtain or renew cover...

‘Near monopoly’ keeps premiums high for tattoo artists

Thu, 07 May 2026 02:18:33 GMT

The Australian Tattooists Guild says the “effective operation of a near monopoly” in the insurance market has kept premiums unaffordable for its members...

Renewing clients urged to look beyond ‘typical’ market outlooks

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:42:08 GMT

Market trends and past rate changes offer some guidance ahead of renewals but do not always provide a complete picture to help insureds secure optimal results, according to an Aviso Specialty report...

Coalition to run commercial cyber for Allianz

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:40:51 GMT

Allianz has agreed to move its standalone commercial cyber insurance business to US-based Coalition...

Serial late payer wins cow crash row

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:40:41 GMT

A farm pack policyholder will be covered for vehicle damage caused by his cow despite failing to pay a renewal premium before the due date...

AI-powered tool helps Gallagher score client risk

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:40:22 GMT

Gallagher says its new Blueprint tool can “help clients strengthen their risk profile and structure stronger, cost-efficient insurance programs”...

Aviso Specialty fills people risk role

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:39:56 GMT

Aviso Specialty has appointed Neil Robinson as national manager for people risk solutions...

FM rolls out a cover made for manufacturers

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:39:25 GMT

Commercial property insurer FM has launched a product for manufacturers with risk profiles of “medium complexity”...

Marathon manager raises more than $8k for Black Dog Institute

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:38:49 GMT

DLB Insurance & Risk Solutions MD Dean Bowen will run the Gold Coast Marathon in July to support men’s mental health...

Castle offers zero-commission option

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:02:11 GMT

National intermediated home and contents agency Castle Insurance says it has fast-tracked the rollout of “net commissions”, as brokers increasingly switch to fee-only models to avoid new compliance demands...

Expert cops a spray as AFCA rules on rural row

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:01:43 GMT

An insurer has been ordered to reverse its wear and tear decision on a damaged crop sprayer after its expert’s report was labelled “speculative at best”...

Broker Q&A: recession ‘hard to avoid’ as Middle East uncertainty persists

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:58:32 GMT

National Credit Insurance Group MD Kirk Cheesman says insolvencies are on the rise, and trade credit providers are growing wary of a slowing economy’s effects on businesses...

BizCover welcomes early interest in AI app

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:58:16 GMT

SME specialist BizCover has hailed an “encouraging” start for its ChatGPT-powered app, launched about four weeks ago...