The Broker
‘Market is wrong’ on Steadfast, AUB share prices
16 April 2026
Steadfast and AUB Group shares remain undervalued after dipping earlier this year amid concerns about artificial intelligence impacts on broking, Morningstar says...
Motorist loses $64k claim row after BMW parked in wrong spot
16 April 2026
A company director whose sports car was stolen from his driveway at night has lost a claim dispute with his insurer...
Zurich introduces AR-focused team
16 April 2026
Zurich has launched a national underwriting and service team dedicated to authorised representatives...
‘Robust engagement’ drives next phase of code review
16 April 2026
Work to revise the broking code of practice has moved to the draft phase as the National Insurance Brokers Association considers feedback from a consultation launched in February...
Broker rule book must tackle strata conflicts: consumer advocates
16 April 2026
Consumer groups have called for broking code of practice changes to address strata remuneration practices and conflicts of interest...
Marsh principal moves to Howden
16 April 2026
Marsh’s Daniel Quintin has joined Howden as Tasmanian head of commercial...
McLardy McShane adds former Coverforce head
16 April 2026
Dave Stott has been appointed branch manager and director at McLardy McShane in Melbourne...
Prevail names new operations chief
16 April 2026
Gus Carfi has been appointed head of operations at prestige home and motor specialist Prevail Insurance...
Aon regional manager becomes chief of staff
16 April 2026
Lisa O’Sullivan has become Aon Australia’s chief of staff after filling the position on secondment when Elaine O’Riordan went on parental leave...
Markel takes ‘next step’ with fintech product launch
16 April 2026
Markel Insurance has introduced its FintechRisk+ product to the Australian market, offering a “comprehensive modular policy” for medium to large fintechs...
Steadfast ‘an acquisition target’ as consolidation continues
09 April 2026
An “undervalued” Steadfast is “definitely” an acquisition target, CEO Robert Kelly says – as further consolidation in the broking sector is predicted...
Intermediaries may steer clear of caravan market, peak body says
09 April 2026
The Caravan Industry Association of Australia warns the sector will lose access to specialist brokers if insurance challenges in the market are not tackled...
Metal machine covered as AFCA seeks ironclad exclusion
09 April 2026
A company’s milling machine claim will be covered under its industrial special risks policy after it argued power fluctuations caused damage...
Aviso Specialty unveils M&A unit
09 April 2026
Aviso Specialty has launched its mergers and acquisitions practice led by former Marsh Pacific head of M&A Kane Sim...
Broking bosses swap boardroom for dance floor to raise funds
09 April 2026
Lisa Carter and Kate Greaves will perform a country-rock dance at Brisbane City Hall next month to raise funds for Women’s Legal Service Queensland...
Markel widens reach with WA branch
09 April 2026
Markel Insurance has expanded its Australian presence with a new office in Perth...
Cover-More teams with Aon on travel
09 April 2026
Zurich’s Cover-More will provide travel insurance for Aon retail clients and the broker’s workforce in Australia under a partnership announced this week...
HDI adds filmmakers’ cover
09 April 2026
HDI says its new film production insurance package brings competition to a market with limited underwriting options...
BJS appoints partnerships manager
09 April 2026
Kathryn Considine has joined BJS Insurance Brokers as national growth and partnerships manager...
Reinsurance renewals ‘insulated’ in early days of Iran crisis
02 April 2026
Reinsurance renewals for April have continued a softening trend despite geopolitical volatility arising from the Middle East conflict, broker reports say...