The Broker

Affordability, accessibility key in regulation: NIBA

10 September 2026

Affordability and accessibility should be treated as regulatory outcomes to avoid unnecessary compliance layers adding to costs for consumers, the National Insurance Brokers Association says...

Dismissal of broker for 'serious misconduct' ruled fair

10 September 2026

A Melbourne brokerage has successfully defended an unfair dismissal claim, with the Fair Work Commission ruling it was reasonable to view her doctoring of a document to change her job title as serious misconduct...

NIBA reveals community champion finalists

10 September 2026

Brokers who give back are again in the running for the annual community excellence member of the year award, presented by the National Insurance Brokers Association...

EQT to acquire McGill and Partners 

10 September 2026

Private equity firm EQT, which last year considered a joint bid for AUB Group, will acquire UK-based broking firm McGill and Partners...

Bellrock moves for Lockton's Farquharson

09 September 2026

Andrew Farquharson has left Lockton to join Bellrock Advisory as practice leader, with responsibility for leading development of the firm’s markets function...

Broker code committee, AFCA sound commissions alarm with MPs

08 September 2026

The Insurance Brokers Code Compliance Committee and dispute ombudsman have written to the parliamentary inquiry into small business insurance to flag concerns over remuneration disclosure requirements in the new draft code...

Aon makes specialty appointments

03 September 2026

Aon Australia has appointed Hayley Pettit as chief broking officer for specialty, while Natalie Cotter and Emily Hallahan have become joint NSW leaders for financial institutions and professional lines...