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Tim Wedlock tributes transcend broking

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:15:14 GMT

Tributes have continued to flow for broking leader Tim Wedlock, with the broader insurance industry and beyond recognising his remarkable contribution...

Police wait to question driver over crash that killed industry leader

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:15:03 GMT

US investigators say they “have yet to determine” why an 87-year-old driver allegedly ran a red light at an intersection in Nashville at the weekend, killing Australian broking leader Tim Wedlock and injuring three other pedestrians...

Broker vindicated as ombudsman finds policyholder at fault on disclosure

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:14:27 GMT

A commercial property owner who demanded her broker pay for storm damage repairs after her claim was rejected has lost a dispute before the industry ombudsman...

Cyber buyers eye cheaper cover

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:14:19 GMT

Gallagher Re says polling at its Asia-Pacific cyber summit in Singapore found 94% of participants see insureds seeking cheaper rather than broader coverage, underscoring the competitive environment and the need to demonstrate value to policyholders...

Barnesy surprises crowd at McLardy McShane’s island getaway

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:05:51 GMT

McLardy McShane raised more than $526,500 for charity at its latest annual conference...

Cowden names operations chief

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:05:40 GMT

Charlotte Lau has been appointed national head of operations at Cowden – a role that includes responsibility for IT, plus people and culture...

Amwins expands nat cat energy offering

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:05:28 GMT

Amwins Global Risks has expanded its natural catastrophe facility for renewable energy projects, increasing capacity to $US50 million ($71 million) per placement...

Ivory names new claims manager, tech chief

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:00:49 GMT

Lawyer Yen Tran has been appointed national claims manager at Ivory Insurance, as Michael Behm becomes claims counsel in a transition towards retirement...

Code consultation enters final week

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:30:50 GMT

Feedback on the proposed redraft of the broking code of practice is due by the end of next week, the profession’s peak body says in a reminder...

Ombudsman rejects ‘inexact’ evidence after factory arson allegation

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:30:42 GMT

An insurer must pay a factory fire claim after the industry ombudsman found it failed to prove the business’ owner deliberately lit the blaze...

Soft market ‘risks false comfort on coverage’ amid inflation

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:22:56 GMT

Construction costs and premium rates are moving in opposite directions, reflecting a “soft market paradox” that can increase the risk of underinsurance, Marsh has warned...

Signs of a turn in financial institutions market cycle

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:01:38 GMT

Lockton has flagged a potential shift in the financial institutions market as rate reductions slow and insurers become more selective...

Broker couple jailed for Ponzi-style premium fraud

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:01:26 GMT

A US insurance brokerage owner and his wife have been jailed after admitting a $1.3 million scam diverting clients’ premium payments for personal use, leaving some without cover...

Tributes to ‘stalwart of industry’

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:00:18 GMT

Alexander “Sandy” David Ross, a key figure at JMD Ross Insurance Brokers and one of the last remaining Australian Lloyd’s Names, has died aged 84.

Blue Zebra opens disaster support portal

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:59:19 GMT

Blue Zebra has launched its Natural Disaster Hub to help customers affected by floods, cyclones and other severe events...

Delta recruits underwriting head

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:59:08 GMT

Delta Insurance Australia has appointed Jane Mason as head of underwriting...

Commercial prices record biggest drop since 2024

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:12:53 GMT

Australian commercial rates fell 13% in the second quarter, marking the largest reduction since prices began contracting at the start of 2024, Marsh’s latest market tracker shows...

Brokerage boss ‘needs help’ fighting industry giants

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:11:18 GMT

The Federal Court has refused a broker’s application to represent her business in its action against Steadfast, QBE and Allianz...

Timing is everything as jeweller’s watch claim rejected

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:11:07 GMT

A jeweller has lost a claim dispute with Berkley Insurance after a credit card payment for a watch it sold was later reversed by a bank...

NIBA invites claims, community excellence award nominations

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:10:51 GMT

The National Insurance Brokers Association is accepting applications for two awards – claims broker and community excellence member of the year...