The Broker
‘Let’s talk’: new NZ brokerage puts ‘pedal to the metal’
03 July 2025
Jake Walsh has established Venture Insurance Brokers in Auckland and revealed ambitious plans to expand through hiring and acquiring across New Zealand...
Chubb names new relationship managers
03 July 2025
The global broker division at Chubb has made three senior promotions in Australia...
Upcover expands on fintech offer
03 July 2025
Commercial insurance broking insurtech Upcover has launched tailored covers for financial technology companies, underwritten by CFC and Coalition...
Markel hails ‘milestone’ senior underwriter hire
03 July 2025
Markel Insurance has appointed Joanna Quigan as senior underwriter for professional and financial risks, expanding the business’ Victorian team...
Intermediaries welcome ‘quality backing’ for Blue Zebra
26 June 2025
Brokers have expressed relief at Blue Zebra’s new capacity arrangement for home, landlord and SME products, which comes as the underwriting agency’s contract with Youi is days away from expiring...
Bitter pill: vitamin maker’s landlord loses fire claim row
26 June 2025
QBE has won a dispute with a landlord after showing it would not have offered cover if it knew the insured property’s tenant was a manufacturer and there was asbestos in the roof...
Strata manager aims to patch up maintenance gap
26 June 2025
Strata properties falling short on long-term maintenance are increasing their risk of claims and insurance coverage problems, according to a manager who is working on a solution...
Broker raises fears over farm pack wording change
26 June 2025
Liability arising from everyday farm use of horses or unregistered vehicles may no longer be covered under a wording change in CGU’s Countrypak policy, a broker has warned – despite reassurances from the insurer that there's no change to coverage...
Marsh names new Pacific transaction lead
26 June 2025
Marsh has promoted Sam Thomas to be transactional risk head for the Pacific region...
Aon rolls out ‘next step in predictive broking’
26 June 2025
Aon is launching a broking platform that it says uses artificial intelligence, large language models and predictive analytics to modernise insurance placement...
Agile celebrates ‘growth engine’ syndicate
26 June 2025
Underwriting agency Agile says its Syndicate 2427 has become an “engine of growth” since its launch a year ago...
BMS Australia adds lead lawyer
26 June 2025
Georgina Reilly has been appointed general counsel at BMS Australia...
Red Planet flies flag at fundraising air race
26 June 2025
Premium funding group Red Planet Software is the naming rights sponsor for this year’s Outback Air Race in support of the Royal Flying Doctor Service...
Willis unveils new SME approach under Zest brand
19 June 2025
Willis has made a significant play in Australia’s “vast” SME market, launching direct digital platform Zest Insurance...
‘Rate relief never came’: flood premiums ignore levee fix, broker says
19 June 2025
A flood levee upgrade in Wagga Wagga is not reflected in insurer underwriting, with home premiums instead quadrupling, a local broker says...
A shedload of trouble: AFCA sides with claimant in farm row
19 June 2025
A farm group that claimed for a damaged wheat grain shed has won a payout after the complaints authority found the loss was accidental...
Sanctions show code oversight is working: NIBA
19 June 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association says it is “disappointing” that a small number of brokers failed to meet code of practice breach and complaint reporting obligations, amid a focus on supporting high standards across the profession...
Dairy Protect promises farm-fresh approach
19 June 2025
New brokerage Dairy Protect says it is helping farmers build financial resilience as they face one of their most challenging seasons in years...
Market Lane grows by a Square Mile after agency launch
19 June 2025
Market Lane Insurance Group has expanded with the launch of Square Mile Corporate Risks...
Peak body backs naming of dispute ruling laggards
19 June 2025
A proposed rule change allowing the ombudsman service to name companies that fail to comply with decisions would improve transparency and accountability, the National Insurance Brokers Association says...