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‘Be careful’: brokers react to Tasmania state insurer proposal

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:56:38 GMT

A plan by the Tasmanian Liberals to establish a government general insurer has been condemned by some brokers, and the peak body has urged caution...

Client fails to prove broker ‘wrongfully resigned’

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:56:24 GMT

A policyholder that demanded reimbursement of commissions and other compensation, saying its broker quit without notice and failed to respond to its queries, has lost a dispute before the ombudsman...

McLardy McShane moves into workers’ comp, opens in Hobart

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:55:12 GMT

McLardy McShane will enter the workers’ compensation sector, in a further expansion following the opening of a branch in Tasmania...

BMS buys Queensland property specialist

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:54:54 GMT

BMS Group will acquire Queensland-based Corporate and Commercial Insurance Brokers...

‘Let’s talk’: new NZ brokerage puts ‘pedal to the metal’

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:54:41 GMT

Jake Walsh has established Venture Insurance Brokers in Auckland and revealed ambitious plans to expand through hiring and acquiring across New Zealand...

Chubb names new relationship managers

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:54:30 GMT

The global broker division at Chubb has made three senior promotions in Australia...

Upcover expands on fintech offer

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:54:14 GMT

Commercial insurance broking insurtech Upcover has launched tailored covers for financial technology companies, underwritten by CFC and Coalition...

Markel hails ‘milestone’ senior underwriter hire

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:54:02 GMT

Markel Insurance has appointed Joanna Quigan as senior underwriter for professional and financial risks, expanding the business’ Victorian team...

Intermediaries welcome ‘quality backing’ for Blue Zebra

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 02:44:34 GMT

Brokers have expressed relief at Blue Zebra’s new capacity arrangement for home, landlord and SME products, which comes as the underwriting agency’s contract with Youi is days away from expiring...

Bitter pill: vitamin maker’s landlord loses fire claim row

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:49:10 GMT

QBE has won a dispute with a landlord after showing it would not have offered cover if it knew the insured property’s tenant was a manufacturer and there was asbestos in the roof...

Strata manager aims to patch up maintenance gap

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:48:58 GMT

Strata properties falling short on long-term maintenance are increasing their risk of claims and insurance coverage problems, according to a manager who is working on a solution...

Broker raises fears over farm pack wording change

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:43:57 GMT

Liability arising from everyday farm use of horses or unregistered vehicles may no longer be covered under a wording change in CGU’s Countrypak policy, a broker has warned – despite reassurances from the insurer that there's no change to coverage...

Marsh names new Pacific transaction lead

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:40:47 GMT

Marsh has promoted Sam Thomas to be transactional risk head for the Pacific region...

Aon rolls out ‘next step in predictive broking’

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:40:32 GMT

Aon is launching a broking platform that it says uses artificial intelligence, large language models and predictive analytics to modernise insurance placement...

Agile celebrates ‘growth engine’ syndicate

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:40:24 GMT

Underwriting agency Agile says its Syndicate 2427 has become an “engine of growth” since its launch a year ago...

BMS Australia adds lead lawyer

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:39:47 GMT

Georgina Reilly has been appointed general counsel at BMS Australia...

Red Planet flies flag at fundraising air race

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:39:08 GMT

Premium funding group Red Planet Software is the naming rights sponsor for this year’s Outback Air Race in support of the Royal Flying Doctor Service...

Willis unveils new SME approach under Zest brand

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 02:30:37 GMT

Willis has made a significant play in Australia’s “vast” SME market, launching direct digital platform Zest Insurance...

‘Rate relief never came’: flood premiums ignore levee fix, broker says

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 02:30:27 GMT

A flood levee upgrade in Wagga Wagga is not reflected in insurer underwriting, with home premiums instead quadrupling, a local broker says...

A shedload of trouble: AFCA sides with claimant in farm row

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 02:26:20 GMT

A farm group that claimed for a damaged wheat grain shed has won a payout after the complaints authority found the loss was accidental...