The Broker
Industry urged to tighten up strata agent agreements
23 October 2025
An industry monitor has warned of a “hidden vulnerability” in strata insurance broking agreements that can leave owners’ corporations exposed...
Consumer groups urge state to ‘press ahead’ on strata commission ban
23 October 2025
The Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby and property owners have pressed the NSW government to ban strata commissions, saying “leadership is essential” after a row erupted over the arrangements...
Time is money in hailstorm dispute
23 October 2025
The owner of a hotel in the NSW Blue Mountains has partially won a dispute with Allianz over costs incurred after a hailstorm...
NIBA salutes best broker, young broker at awards night
23 October 2025
Caleb Richards and James Still took out the top broking honours at the NIBA Convention this week...
Allianz restructures SME team, boosts limits
23 October 2025
Allianz says it has increased its focus on supporting the SME sector and is providing an enhanced service model and products to support brokers and their clients...
Berkley names new claims lead
23 October 2025
Berkley Insurance Australia has appointed Gareth Edwards as national head of claims...
Cyber insureds warned on fines cover after landmark penalty
16 October 2025
The imposition of Australia’s first civil penalty for a data breach is a wake-up call to check fines and cost cover in cyber policies, experts at Willis say...
NIBA all set for sold-out convention
16 October 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association is anticipating a record turnout for its convention, which has officially sold out...
Marsh drops McLennan in business-wide rebrand
16 October 2025
Marsh McLennan will change its name to Marsh from January and has also created a technology-focused business and client services unit...
UAA distribution manager to ‘make broker interactions count’
16 October 2025
Underwriting Agencies of Australia has appointed Con Stoitsis as distribution manager – a role created to “elevate” broker engagement and sales across the UAA and Mecon brands...
CGU sets premium threshold for policy referrals
16 October 2025
CGU has changed its underwriting criteria for business and office pack referrals, introducing a $2000 minimum premium requirement...
360 plugs portfolio gap with Crop Risk deal
16 October 2025
Agency group 360 Underwriting Solutions has acquired a majority stake in Crop Risk Underwriting...
Javln makes senior hires to drive growth plan
16 October 2025
Cloud software company Javln has strengthened its leadership team as it looks to expand in local and international markets including the UK...
IAG and Ag Guard strike crop cover distribution deal
16 October 2025
Ag Guard will manage underwriting for IAG-owned CGU and WFI’s crop portfolios from next June...
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...