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Steadfast probes complaint against senior exec
30 October 2025
Steadfast has launched an investigation into a workplace complaint against a senior executive, the listed broking giant said today...
No certainty on AUB deal, but would-be buyers ‘will like what they see’
30 October 2025
Analyst Morningstar says there is no guarantee Swedish private equity firm EQT’s bid for AUB Group will proceed – but if it doesn’t, more buyer interest is likely...
‘We take the brunt’: brokers reveal the stresses of their work
30 October 2025
Insurance brokers are suffering burnout, working unpaid overtime and seeking professional help to manage stress, the latest Insurance News Wellbeing Survey finds...
Something needs to change in strata: CHU chief
30 October 2025
CHU CEO Kimberley Jonsson supports strata insurance remuneration reform, despite her belief that “the current system works”...
Strata premiums should exclude commission, Trowbridge says
30 October 2025
Brokers for strata properties should ask underwriters for premium quotes that exclude commission, with the body corporate instead paying the strata manager and broker directly, according to industry consultant John Trowbridge...
WA pair launch ‘boutique’ brokerage
30 October 2025
Perth-based ex-colleagues Lee Thomson and Sean Condo have launched General Insurance Brokers, aiming to provide strategic insurance solutions and ensure client risk portfolios are managed efficiently...
Canopius recruits regional COO
30 October 2025
Canopius has made Michelle Rudd its Asia-Pacific COO, overseeing the global (re)insurer’s operational strategy and performance across the region...
Intermediary group backs Women in Insurance event
30 October 2025
The Association for Women in Insurance NSW hosted a sold-out spring luncheon last week, with Steadfast the event’s key sponsor...
Mecon manager takes WA leadership role
30 October 2025
Underwriting Agencies of Australia has appointed Daniel Joiner as GM for its WA business...
Pacific commercial pricing continues to fall
23 October 2025
Commercial rates in the Pacific region fell 11% in the third quarter, according to Marsh’s latest Global Insurance Market Index...
We should split up ASIC, shadow minister says
23 October 2025
Shadow minister for financial services Pat Conaghan says over-regulation is holding back the insurance industry, and the corporate regulator should be split up to enable a more consultative approach...
Industry urged to tighten up strata agent agreements
23 October 2025
An industry monitor has warned of a “hidden vulnerability” in strata insurance broking agreements that can leave owners’ corporations exposed...
Consumer groups urge state to ‘press ahead’ on strata commission ban
23 October 2025
The Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby and property owners have pressed the NSW government to ban strata commissions, saying “leadership is essential” after a row erupted over the arrangements...
Time is money in hailstorm dispute
23 October 2025
The owner of a hotel in the NSW Blue Mountains has partially won a dispute with Allianz over costs incurred after a hailstorm...
NIBA salutes best broker, young broker at awards night
23 October 2025
Caleb Richards and James Still took out the top broking honours at the NIBA Convention this week...
Allianz restructures SME team, boosts limits
23 October 2025
Allianz says it has increased its focus on supporting the SME sector and is providing an enhanced service model and products to support brokers and their clients...
Berkley names new claims lead
23 October 2025
Berkley Insurance Australia has appointed Gareth Edwards as national head of claims...
Cyber insureds warned on fines cover after landmark penalty
16 October 2025
The imposition of Australia’s first civil penalty for a data breach is a wake-up call to check fines and cost cover in cyber policies, experts at Willis say...
NIBA all set for sold-out convention
16 October 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association is anticipating a record turnout for its convention, which has officially sold out...
Marsh drops McLennan in business-wide rebrand
16 October 2025
Marsh McLennan will change its name to Marsh from January and has also created a technology-focused business and client services unit...