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NIBA reveals insurer award finalists

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:45 GMT

Chubb, Vero and Zurich are in the running for this year’s NIBA large general insurer award...

INsight podcast: Suncorp denies takeover ‘speculation’

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:48:10 GMT

Suncorp’s statement on takeover speculation is the first item discussed on this week’s Insurance News podcast...

RAA's Daley joins NIH as SA, national market manager

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:38:17 GMT

Lisa Daley has been appointed GM for South Australia at Network Insurance House...

Insurance salaries nudge ahead of broader sector

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:40:10 GMT

Median salary increases in 2026 were slightly higher in the Australian insurance industry than the wider financial services sector, research from Aon finds, but employee turnover was also higher...

NIBA names national charity partner

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:40:03 GMT

The National Insurance Brokers Association will launch a charity partnership with Ovarian Cancer Australia at this month’s annual convention...

UAC Leadership Academy invites applications

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:39:55 GMT

The Underwriting Agencies Council Leadership Academy is inviting applications for its next intake after a successful inaugural year...

NT award winners crowned

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:38:32 GMT

Gallagher account executive Tanya Edwards has won NT broker of the year at a gala dinner in Darwin...

NIBA takes professional development ‘beyond capital cities’

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:33:20 GMT

Brokers in Queensland can attend a series of professional development, industry insight and networking events next month...

YIPs Victoria to host ‘Age of AI’ night

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:33:08 GMT

Young Insurance Professionals Victoria will host an ‘Insurance in the age of AI’ event in Melbourne on Thursday October 15, featuring networking, drinks and canapes.

Wotton Kearney adds injury experts

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:32:55 GMT

Law firm Wotton Kearney has recruited insurance partner Claire Gomo and special counsel Andrew Karasmanis to its Melbourne general liability team...

Non-compete 'ban' could hit industry hard

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:29:04 GMT

Insurers and brokers could be significantly impacted by the federal government’s "non-compete" legislation, expected to come into force early next year, employment lawyers have warned...

Premium funders join finance code of practice

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:19:28 GMT

A new finance industry code of practice has come into force that brings premium funders and other non-bank and specialist lenders under a single framework...

INsight podcast: what's the deal with ACCC, IAG and RAC?

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:40:22 GMT

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's decision to block IAG's proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance is one of the main topics discussed on the Insurance News podcast...

How to fix 'fragmented, failing' communication – sign up for free webinar

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:34:06 GMT

A free Insurance News webinar will break down how insurers can turn around communication with customers that too often is "fragmented and failing"...

Dual event raises vital charity funds

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:01:21 GMT

More than 170 brokers and lawyers gathered at penthouse Luminare in Melbourne for insurer Dual Australia’s Melbourne charity event...

UAC crowns first Kurt Nilsen award winner

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:10:12 GMT

CHU Underwriting Agencies national customer service team leader Anna Zeeng has been named inaugural winner of the Kurt Nilsen Entrepreneurial Spirit Award...

Former Zurich marine head joins QBE

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:10:06 GMT

QBE Insurance has hired James Butchart as national portfolio specialist for marine and aviation...

Broker pathways changing as expectations rise

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:03:38 GMT

Insurance broking is transitioning from an informal, experience-driven occupation to a more structured and professional career, driven by generational shifts in education, evolving skill requirements, and the need for clearer entry pathways, a new report says...

INsight podcast: comparators under pressure

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:54:42 GMT

The corporate regulator's latest court action against an insurance comparison service is one of the main items discussed on the Insurance News podcast...

Final Dive In Festival under way

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:10:48 GMT

Thousands of insurance professionals from across the world are coming together as this year’s AI-focused Dive In Festival begins today...