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Insurance News launches innovative conference

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 03:12:45 GMT

Insurance News will hold its inaugural industry conference in March next year with the aim of providing deeper understanding of the global and national insurance industries...

Suncorp's Spirit to Cure program delivers record fundraiser

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 03:11:26 GMT

Suncorp raised more than $2.4 million for cancer research and treatment through its Spirit to Cure program...

Clyde & Co announces leadership change to Australia team

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 03:10:55 GMT

Law firm Clyde & Co has announced Rebecca Kelly as its new Australia Managing Partner...

Kennedys names new partner in Australia

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 03:09:51 GMT

Kennedys has appointed Lucinda Lyons as a partner in Australia as it looks to boost its presence in the region...

ANZIIF crowns IAG’s Amanda Whiting as leader of year

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 03:49:20 GMT

The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has awarded IAG NZ CEO Amanda Whiting with this year’s Insurance Leader of the Year honours in the 11th New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards...

IAG appoints EM Customer Relations, Regulatory and Transformation

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 03:48:47 GMT

Jacqueline Rush has been appointed by IAG to “revolutionise” its complaints system using new technology...

HDI appoints marine specialist in Melbourne

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 03:48:16 GMT

HDI Global has appointed Joel Richards to the role of Marine Underwriting Manager, Southern Region...

ASIC to hold industry workshop on First Nations consumers

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 03:47:09 GMT

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is holding a free multi-industry virtual workshop this week on understanding and responding to the needs of First Nations consumers...

Allianz announces internal changes to broking support team

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 02:33:05 GMT

Allianz has announced a series of role changes to accompany a revised broking service that aims to make “fundamental” improvements to the insurer’s interactions with intermediaries...

icare introduces claims competencies and skills assessment

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 02:32:32 GMT

NSW state insurer icare will launch a Competencies & Skills Assessment as part of a new Professional Standards Framework that seeks to improve workers’ compensation outcomes...

FAR resource hub created as industry prepares for new accountability laws

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 02:32:07 GMT

Clayton Utz has set up a resource hub for financial services firms preparing for the commencement of the Financial Accountability Regime...

AFCA board appoints two new directors

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 02:31:12 GMT

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has appointed Raylene Bellottie and Yien Hong to its board, effective from January...

Wotton + Kearney announces key additions to cyber team

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 02:30:40 GMT

Wotton + Kearney has appointed specialist litigator Nick Martin to its firm as a special counsel for its cybersecurity advisory practice...

Seven executives vying for UAC board positions

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 03:05:58 GMT

Seven senior executives are vying for four vacancies on the Underwriting Agencies Council board, with results from a ballot to be announced at the annual general meeting next month...

Technical Assessing adds to team as business grows

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 03:05:01 GMT

Loss adjuster Technical Assessing has made several new hires to support the business’s growing operations across the country...

Berkley, Lockton among Best Workplaces for Women

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 03:04:01 GMT

Lockton Australia, Berkley Australia and workers’ compensation specialist EML have been named on a list of Best Workplaces for Women...

Sedgwick recognised for workplace diversity, inclusion commitment

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 03:03:06 GMT

Loss adjuster Sedgwick says its commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion has been a positive for the business and its employees...

Meridian Lawyers opens ACT operations

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 03:02:24 GMT

Specialist law firm Meridian Lawyers has announced it will expand its operations into ACT with the launch of a new office and team...

Risk management recognised at RM Advancer Awards

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 03:24:38 GMT

Vero and GIO have announced the winners of the 15th edition of the RM Advancer Awards, which celebrate best practices in risk management...

AILA names Melanie Quixley President

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 03:23:47 GMT

The Australian Insurance Law Association has named Melanie Quixley, a principal with the Brisbane office of Barry Nilsson, as president in board changes finalised after the annual general meeting...