The Broker
Arch names business development head
16 October 2025
Melissa Corrigan has been appointed Arch Insurance Australia business development manager, responsible for growth initiatives and broker relationships...
Flex targets hard-to-place strata risks
16 October 2025
Strata underwriting agency Flex has launched a product for buildings that struggle to secure cover because of complex risk factors...
ATL opens 24/7 crash hotline
16 October 2025
ATL Insurance has launched a 24-hour incident response line for clients involved in road accidents...
Code committee probes 14-day renewal rule amid breach concern
09 October 2025
A review of brokers’ policy renewal processes, with a focus on the obligation to give clients at least 14 days’ notice, has begun after a sharp rise in code breaches...
Coalition names new national GM
09 October 2025
Trent Nihill has been promoted to GM for Australia at cyber specialist Coalition, as Sam Weaver departs the business...
Insurer told to act on blaze claim despite police delay
09 October 2025
The financial services ombudsman has told Suncorp to make a decision on a business fire claim, despite the insurer waiting on police records to complete its investigation...
Ex-Resilium AR loses appeal over client list
09 October 2025
Nest Insurance Consult has lost an appeal against a court decision that backed Resilium Insurance Broking’s use of its client information...
NIBA reveals insurer award finalists
09 October 2025
The broking peak body has named its finalists for three insurer awards...
Directors in firing line amid ‘AI washing’ trend
09 October 2025
Legal scrutiny is growing around the use of artificial intelligence, with implications for directors’ and officers’ cover, according to EBM...
Berkley, SUA hail ‘lasting partnership’
09 October 2025
Berkley Insurance Australia and Specialist Underwriting Agencies are celebrating 10 years of their partnership...
Sure recruits broker development head
09 October 2025
Regional Queensland home specialist Sure Insurance has appointed Peter Horan as broker development manager...
BizCover to distribute Berkshire Hathaway PI policies
09 October 2025
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance says BizCover will be the sole direct distributor for its SME professional indemnity offerings in Australia...
GT reshapes leadership for ‘next phase of expansion’
02 October 2025
GT Insurance CEO Tony Dodd will become chief commercial officer, a new role supporting the transport and logistics underwriting agency’s expansion in the motor and marine sectors...
Sports club’s gale-force argument waved away
02 October 2025
A waterfront sports club has lost a dispute over pontoon damage attributed to a cyclone after its insurer relied on an “action of the sea” exclusion...
NIBA receives draft code report, flags convention focus
02 October 2025
The broking code of practice review will be a key discussion point at the upcoming National Insurance Brokers Association Convention...
EBM eyes more growth after ‘extraordinary’ 50 years
02 October 2025
EBM Group says it remains focused on “delivering client value” as it celebrates its 50th anniversary...
Steadfast claims unit recruits former BHSI exec
02 October 2025
Steadfast has made Susan Donaldson CEO of its claims management service...
Javln eyes growth after $6 million capital raise
02 October 2025
Javln has secured a $6 million capital investment to “cement its position as a leading innovator in the Australian insurance industry”...
Association names community champion finalists
02 October 2025
Three broking managers are in the running for this year’s community excellence member of the year award, presented by the National Insurance Brokers Association...
Allstate gains Mitsui Sumitomo capacity
02 October 2025
Allstate Underwriting Agencies has struck an agreement with Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance to provide capacity to the medium, small and hobby farm sector...