The Broker
‘Difficult decision’ as PSC Connect NZ winds up
17 July 2025
The Envest Group is closing PSC Connect New Zealand after 13 years and focusing instead on building its PSC Insurance Broking network by acquiring portfolios and brokerages...
Ombudsman backs broker in theft claim dispute
17 July 2025
A business that accused its broker of arranging inadequate cover has lost its case before the Australian Financial Complaints Authority...
‘Passion project’ trade pack secures Ivory backing
17 July 2025
Ivory Insurance will underwrite cover created by digital agency Viz targeting tradies and small business owners...
Communication a problem area as complaints climb
17 July 2025
Complaints against insurance brokers have risen because of poor communication, according to New Zealand’s financial dispute ombudsman...
IAG intermediated shake-up nears next step
17 July 2025
IAG’s intermediated restructure will be considered by the Federal Court at the start of September following the granting earlier this year of a separate licence...
Claims champions go for gold at Mansfield Awards
17 July 2025
The Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence will be held at the end of the month...
Envest fills placement role
17 July 2025
Holly Scott has been promoted to a new head of placement position at Envest...
British intermediaries warn on regulation burden
17 July 2025
UK brokers say it is increasingly hard for people and businesses to access the advice and products they need because of overly stringent regulation...
Gallagher names interim Australia head
10 July 2025
Steve Lockwood is leading Gallagher’s Australian business on an interim basis after the departure of Sarah Lyons at the start of the month...
NIBA seeks claims, community excellence nominations
10 July 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association is accepting applications for two national awards – claims broker and community excellence member of the year...
Market cycle at 3 o’clock, analysts say
10 July 2025
Softening conditions are continuing across most product lines amid a surplus of global capital, Bellrock Advisory says in a market overview...
Association defends commissions at strata inquiry
10 July 2025
The broker peak body has told an inquiry that commissions play a key role remunerating strata managers for insurance-related work...
Marsh holds lead as global fees top $275 billion
10 July 2025
General insurance brokerages earned $US180 billion ($275 billion) in fees and commissions worldwide last year, up from $US166.5 billion ($255 billion) in 2023, consultant Insuramore says...
Coverforce picks new broking chief
10 July 2025
Gareth Carpenter has been promoted to CEO of broking at Steadfast-owned Coverforce...
Caution remains on renewables risks: WTW
10 July 2025
Capacity has improved in the renewables market but insurers are selective on coverage and natural catastrophe exposures remain a key issue, a report from Willis says...
Steadfast sets dates for member-exclusive expos
10 July 2025
Steadfast’s “expo” events will return in September, offering network members nationwide a chance to meet industry partners...
‘Be careful’: brokers react to Tasmania state insurer proposal
03 July 2025
A plan by the Tasmanian Liberals to establish a government general insurer has been condemned by some brokers, and the peak body has urged caution...
Client fails to prove broker ‘wrongfully resigned’
03 July 2025
A policyholder that demanded reimbursement of commissions and other compensation, saying its broker quit without notice and failed to respond to its queries, has lost a dispute before the ombudsman...
McLardy McShane moves into workers’ comp, opens in Hobart
03 July 2025
McLardy McShane will enter the workers’ compensation sector, in a further expansion following the opening of a branch in Tasmania...
BMS buys Queensland property specialist
03 July 2025
BMS Group will acquire Queensland-based Corporate and Commercial Insurance Brokers...