The Broker
NIBA seeks way out of red tape ‘maze’
18 September 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association has backed federal government plans to ease the regulatory burden on businesses under a broader push to lift productivity...
Shed owner overturns underinsurance call
18 September 2025
A small business will be paid the full cover amount for a storm-damaged shed after winning a dispute over whether the property was underinsured...
New agency to focus on surety and credit risk
18 September 2025
The Fidelis Partnership’s Pine Walk platform has launched a specialty underwriting agency that will write surety and credit risk insurance, initially focused on Australia, Asia-Pacific and Latin America...
‘Confronting’ climate forecast to drive client conversations
18 September 2025
“Shocking” climate impact data released this week will support conversations with clients on risk changes and mitigation, according to National Insurance Brokers Association CEO Richard Klipin...
Probitas gears up for product expansion
18 September 2025
Lloyd’s syndicate Probitas 1492 has created a commercial business division to support its growing Australian operation...
Market Lane to renew Arag policies
18 September 2025
Market Lane Insurance Group will offer renewals for expiring policies issued by legal expense insurance specialist Arag, which quit the Australian market in July...
360 onboards bus business
18 September 2025
360 Underwriting Solutions is to rebrand Sura Australian Bus and Coach as part of the business’ integration into the group...
Red Planet-backed air race soars to fundraising record
18 September 2025
Red Planet Software helped raise more than $1 million for the Royal Flying Doctor Service by supporting this year’s Outback Air Race...
Strata brokers face code monitor review
11 September 2025
Code watchdogs have begun a “targeted” inquiry into strata insurance brokers and expect to release findings in coming months...
Big four’s diversity push pays off
11 September 2025
Brokers and managing general agents have expanded their footprints and shares of revenue in the global insurance value chain, particularly in commercial lines, Swiss Re Institute says...
Shop denied payout over chainsaw thief's non-violent crime
11 September 2025
A retailer has lost a claim dispute over the theft of a chainsaw from its store during trading hours...
Curium summit examines the compliance mindset
11 September 2025
Compliance experts will explore how to embed a sense of accountability beyond “tick-box” exercises at insurtech Curium’s inaugural conference next month...
Claims assistance service to ‘relieve pressure’
11 September 2025
Broker Claims Assist has been launched by former Apex Insurance senior account manager Haydn Nichols...
Howden recruits cyber lead from Lockton
11 September 2025
Jack Bassett has joined Howden as cyber lead for the Pacific region, rejoining the broking group after previously working in its UK accounts team...
Queensland broking body eyes membership growth
11 September 2025
The Council of Queensland Insurance Brokers held its annual convention last week, with president Danny Brandon giving an update on the group’s work and priorities...
Gallagher Re appoints two execs in Sydney
11 September 2025
Max Garratt and Russell Hails have joined Gallagher Re’s Australian team as executive directors...
‘No waterfall’: price rises persist in middle, Steadfast says
04 September 2025
Rate increases continue in the “mid market” despite talk of a softening environment and falling premiums, Steadfast CEO Robert Kelly has told a results briefing...
Gallagher hails ‘proven record’ of new CEO
04 September 2025
Gallagher has appointed Marsh executive Alex Lumby as its new CEO of Australian broking following a “thorough search process”...
Marsh recognises ‘significant contribution’ of departing chief
04 September 2025
Marsh has thanked former Pacific president Josh Roach – who left the business this week – for his impact and legacy...
‘Real risks’ remain amid NSW strata commission changes
04 September 2025
Commission savings should be passed to lot owners following NSW strata industry group remuneration changes, but scrutiny will still be needed, a consumer group says...