The Broker
NIBA pushes for budget action on mitigation, emerging risks
13 February 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association has called on Canberra to be more “proactive” in improving the nation’s readiness for worsening natural disasters...
Association makes case for broker role as NSW strata reforms kick in
13 February 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association has welcomed the NSW government’s bid to build consumer confidence in the strata sector, including laws and penalties introduced this month...
AFCA backs intermediary in play centre refund row
13 February 2025
The complaints ombudsman has rejected accusations that a broker who arranged insurance for a play centre group and its franchisees breached its duty of care and provided false information...
Suncorp commercial division GWP gains 10%
13 February 2025
Suncorp’s commercial and personal injury after-tax profit rose 7.2% to $208 million in the first half as the tailored and platform businesses led gross written premium gains...
Broking issues at heart of conference agenda
13 February 2025
Broker issues and perspectives will form a critical part of the upcoming Insurance News Outlook 2025 conference...
‘New chapter’ as Knight joins Omnisure network
13 February 2025
Knight Insurance Services and its authorised representatives will join the Omnisure network as a corporate AR...
Lockton buys portfolio from WA’s Axis
13 February 2025
Lockton has acquired the corporate superannuation and insurance client portfolio of Perth-based Axis Financial Group...
Ex-Wallabies captain appointed Marsh Pacific sales leader
13 February 2025
Marsh head of corporate sport Dean Mumm has taken a new role as Pacific sales leader, responsible for developing growth strategies across the region...
‘Hard, slow process:’ Queensland brokers brace for flood claims, clean-up
06 February 2025
Brokers in flood-affected areas of north Queensland are preparing for a busy period, as the Insurance Council of Australia says 2452 claims have been lodged so far...
NIBA opens award nominations
06 February 2025
Nominations for two National Insurance Brokers Association awards are now open until March 14...
ACCC motor deals inquiry seeks views on broker role
06 February 2025
The competition watchdog has invited feedback on the role of brokers as part of its inquiries into IAG’s proposed acquisition of RACQ Insurance and the Allianz Australia purchase of RAA Insurance...
Brokerage not at fault over $140k freight theft claim, AFCA rules
06 February 2025
The dispute authority has ruled against a road freight business owner who alleged his broker did not follow through on a request to buy optional theft cover...
Blue Zebra names new cyber lead
06 February 2025
Blue Zebra has appointed Aaron Langmaid as head of cyber, replacing Richard Smith after his move to Rhodian’s Sync Underwriting...
UAC hails biggest Market Exchange as tour begins in Sydney
06 February 2025
The Underwriting Agencies Council will hold the year’s first Market Exchange in Sydney tomorrow at the International Convention Centre...
CFC adds property damage to cyber cover
06 February 2025
CFC’s large corporate clients can now access cover for property damage caused by a cyber event...
Former Ausure AR returns to network
06 February 2025
Ausure says DBK Insurance Solutions has returned as an authorised representative, six years after leaving the Steadfast-backed broking network...
PIC adds to leadership team
06 February 2025
New Zealand-based PIC Insurance Brokers has appointed Graeme Edwards as COO...
Strata scrutiny ‘pushes fee pressure onto brokers’
12 December 2024
Steadfast and AUB may experience downward pressure on strata commissions amid heightened regulatory scrutiny, Morningstar says...
Policyholder wins row over tax credit deduction
12 December 2024
The complaints authority has found an insurer was not entitled to deduct an input tax credit from a commercial vehicle payout, citing the policy’s lack of clarity...
Industry’s ‘masters’ offer advice on Facebook forum
12 December 2024
An insurance mentoring group has launched on Facebook to support brokers and address a shortage of training and guidance for those new to the industry...