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AUB model a ‘competitive advantage’ in UK growth push

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:42:35 GMT

AUB Group expects its Australia and New Zealand “owner-driver” shared equity model will also support UK expansion as the company looks to grow its international retail business...

Insurer wins ‘forcible entry’ payout dispute

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:40:56 GMT

A video producer who lost $90,000 of stock in a warehouse theft has failed to win a dispute over the size of his payout...

Pruscino brings ‘passion for broking’ to Steadfast

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:39:57 GMT

Steadfast CEO Robert Kelly says new head of broker network Stella Pruscino will strengthen relationships and drive “network-wide initiatives”...

‘Something for everyone’ at NIBA Convention

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:39:43 GMT

The National Insurance Brokers Association has revealed the line-up for this year’s convention on the Gold Coast...

Network principals gather to plan ‘continued success’

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:39:28 GMT

Steadfast says almost 200 broker principals attended a forum designed to strengthen bonds in its network...

Brokers, agencies invited to tech event

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:39:03 GMT

Members of the National Insurance Brokers Association, Underwriting Agencies Council and Insurtech Australia can attend a seminar exploring use of digital innovation to stay competitive and efficient...

NTI builds machinery repairer network

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:38:18 GMT

NTI has launched a repair network for customers’ mobile plant and equipment...

Boat insurer revamps commercial offer

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:37:57 GMT

Club Marine has changed its commercial boating product to better align with its recreational offer and enhance policy benefits, while still catering for vessels used for both business and occasional pleasure...

Planned Cover brings in state, new business managers

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:37:20 GMT

Planned Cover has made two appointments to its broking leadership teams in Victoria and NSW...

Buyer-friendly trend ‘likely to persist’

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:48:31 GMT

Improved conditions for insurance buyers seen in the first half of this year are likely to continue, Marsh says in an Australian market update...

Steadfast’s Cook joins McLardy McShane board

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:48:20 GMT

Steadfast EGM of Australasian networks, broker and insurer services Nick Cook will join a refreshed McLardy McShane board...

Suncorp ‘excited’ for commercial arm

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:48:07 GMT

Suncorp is upbeat about its commercial business after a strong performance last financial year, with brokers central to its growth plans...

Broker in clear after hay left under cover in an uncovered shed

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:47:43 GMT

A farm package policyholder has lost a dispute with her broker after a storm claim was declined because a damaged shed was protecting hay, putting it outside the home and contents cover...

Claims failings at heart of workers’ comp malaise: NIBA

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:47:19 GMT

Brokers say “systemic shortcomings in claims management” have created problems in the NSW workers’ compensation scheme that are not addressed by the government’s proposed reforms...

Latent defects specialist inks Aon distribution deal

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:47:08 GMT

Broker Aon will distribute latent defects cover from Resilience Insurance under an agreement announced this week...

Hobart lunch to promote women in insurance

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:46:50 GMT

A lunch and networking drinks will be held next month to launch Women in Insurance Tasmania...

CFC opens portal across the ditch

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:46:40 GMT

Cyber specialist CFC is taking its Connect trading portal to New Zealand...

Code breaches show areas for improvement: NIBA

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 01:46:14 GMT

Brokers take their code compliance duties seriously, the profession’s peak body says after the number of reported breaches increased 19% last year...

IAG hails efficiency gains from tech overhaul

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 01:46:04 GMT

IAG is seeing early evidence of benefits from an intermediated technology overhaul that comes ahead of a wider rollout, according to CGU and WFI Insurance CEO Jarrod Hill...

Regulator continues probe into Steadfast workers’ share trades

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 01:45:48 GMT

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission says investigations into the trading of Steadfast shares by two company employees are continuing...