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Pacific commercial pricing continues to fall

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:38:24 GMT

Commercial rates in the Pacific region fell 11% in the third quarter, according to Marsh’s latest Global Insurance Market Index...

We should split up ASIC, shadow minister says

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:38:17 GMT

Shadow minister for financial services Pat Conaghan says over-regulation is holding back the insurance industry, and the corporate regulator should be split up to enable a more consultative approach...

Industry urged to tighten up strata agent agreements

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:38:11 GMT

An industry monitor has warned of a “hidden vulnerability” in strata insurance broking agreements that can leave owners’ corporations exposed...

Consumer groups urge state to ‘press ahead’ on strata commission ban

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:28:41 GMT

The Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby and property owners have pressed the NSW government to ban strata commissions, saying “leadership is essential” after a row erupted over the arrangements...

Time is money in hailstorm dispute

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:45:45 GMT

The owner of a hotel in the NSW Blue Mountains has partially won a dispute with Allianz over costs incurred after a hailstorm...

NIBA salutes best broker, young broker at awards night

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:44:30 GMT

Caleb Richards and James Still took out the top broking honours at the NIBA Convention this week...

Allianz restructures SME team, boosts limits

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:44:15 GMT

Allianz says it has increased its focus on supporting the SME sector and is providing an enhanced service model and products to support brokers and their clients...

Berkley names new claims lead

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:42:18 GMT

Berkley Insurance Australia has appointed Gareth Edwards as national head of claims...

Cyber insureds warned on fines cover after landmark penalty

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:49:05 GMT

The imposition of Australia’s first civil penalty for a data breach is a wake-up call to check fines and cost cover in cyber policies, experts at Willis say...

NIBA all set for sold-out convention

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:47:41 GMT

The National Insurance Brokers Association is anticipating a record turnout for its convention, which has officially sold out...

Marsh drops McLennan in business-wide rebrand

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:31:32 GMT

Marsh McLennan will change its name to Marsh from January and has also created a technology-focused business and client services unit...

UAA distribution manager to ‘make broker interactions count’

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:31:05 GMT

Underwriting Agencies of Australia has appointed Con Stoitsis as distribution manager – a role created to “elevate” broker engagement and sales across the UAA and Mecon brands...

CGU sets premium threshold for policy referrals

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:30:28 GMT

CGU has changed its underwriting criteria for business and office pack referrals, introducing a $2000 minimum premium requirement...

360 plugs portfolio gap with Crop Risk deal

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:28:05 GMT

Agency group 360 Underwriting Solutions has acquired a majority stake in Crop Risk Underwriting...

Javln makes senior hires to drive growth plan

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:27:52 GMT

Cloud software company Javln has strengthened its leadership team as it looks to expand in local and international markets including the UK...

IAG and Ag Guard strike crop cover distribution deal

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:26:42 GMT

Ag Guard will manage underwriting for IAG-owned CGU and WFI’s crop portfolios from next June...

Arch names business development head

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:26:23 GMT

Melissa Corrigan has been appointed Arch Insurance Australia business development manager, responsible for growth initiatives and broker relationships...

Flex targets hard-to-place strata risks

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:25:55 GMT

Strata underwriting agency Flex has launched a product for buildings that struggle to secure cover because of complex risk factors...

ATL opens 24/7 crash hotline

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:25:32 GMT

ATL Insurance has launched a 24-hour incident response line for clients involved in road accidents...

Code committee probes 14-day renewal rule amid breach concern

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:56:40 GMT

A review of brokers’ policy renewal processes, with a focus on the obligation to give clients at least 14 days’ notice, has begun after a sharp rise in code breaches...