The Broker
Lockton starts Pulse digital products rollout
26 September 2024
Lockton Australia has launched digital insurance suite Lockton Pulse for SMEs and individuals...
Sportscover launches cyber policy for clubs, leisure sector
26 September 2024
Sportscover Australia and Beazley have introduced cyber breach response insurance for sports and leisure businesses, clubs and bodies...
Motor specialist sets up claims team
26 September 2024
Specialist underwriting agency 360 Commercial Motor has created an in-house claims team to “enhance” services for broking partners...
Ausure plans ‘glittering’ conference
26 September 2024
Ausure has opened registrations for its conference on the Gold Coast from February 23-25...
Capacity evaporates as tobacco wars escalate
19 September 2024
Residential buildings that also house tobacco shops are struggling to find local insurers willing to offer strata cover, and occupiers say premiums from offshore providers cost triple their previous arrangements...
Strata commissions may dilute cyclone pool savings: ACCC report
19 September 2024
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has flagged concerns around strata insurance intermediary remuneration in its latest cyclone reinsurance pool monitoring report...
AFCA orders compensation over privacy error
19 September 2024
A broker that disclosed a claimant’s bank account details to a strata owners’ corporation has been ordered to pay $500 in non-financial loss compensation...
NSW parliament debates strata as reform enters upper house
19 September 2024
The NSW parliament is debating reforms to toughen strata regulation, with a bill now introduced by the Labor government to the upper house...
Failure to record client discussions ruled a breach of duty
19 September 2024
A broker that did not keep a record of discussions with a business client has breached its duty of care, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority says in a dispute ruling...
Five weeks until NIBA’s Adelaide convention
19 September 2024
The National Insurance Brokers Association promises “lightbulb moments” and “plenty of networking opportunities” as it prepares for its annual convention...
ANZIIF to hold risk management course
19 September 2024
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance will run a risk management course designed for mid- to senior-level brokers and other insurance professionals...
Broking CEO ‘stands up’ against family violence
19 September 2024
Domo Insurance CEO William Dunn is taking part in a charity campaign against family violence during the AFL finals...
NIBA backs push for ‘transparency and disclosure’ in strata
12 September 2024
The National Insurance Brokers Association says it “acknowledges with concern” the Four Corners program raising allegations of misconduct within the strata industry...
AFCA rules out broker ‘collusion’ in landlord-tenant row
12 September 2024
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority says a broker breached its duty of care to landlord policyholders when it communicated instead with their tenants, but it has rejected a collusion allegation and ruled against a premium refund...
New network aims to counter ‘cookie-cutter’ AR market
12 September 2024
BMIA Broker Network has launched, headed by CEO David Moir and GM Debbi Thorne...
Broker not liable for lockdown loss after PDS mix-up
12 September 2024
Ausure has won a dispute after its authorised representative gave a client the wrong product disclosure statement...
Ex-UAC chairman reveals cancer fight
12 September 2024
Former chairman of the Underwriting Agencies Council Kurt Nilsen has announced he is battling “aggressive cancer”...
Delta hails glowing AM Best report
12 September 2024
New Zealand underwriting agency Delta International is in a “strong” financial position, ratings agency AM Best says...
McLardy McShane names Queensland manager
12 September 2024
Taylor Burstow has been appointed manager of McLardy McShane’s Queensland branch...
ISU Steadfast rebrand ‘strengthens US position’
12 September 2024
Steadfast says the rebranding of the US network business it acquired last year positions it for further growth...