The Broker
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...
New reinsurance agency to ‘bring fresh thinking’
02 October 2025
A new facultative specialty reinsurance underwriting agency is set to launch, backed by Lloyd’s capacity...
Arch brings in PI underwriter
02 October 2025
Arch Insurance has appointed Jacqueline Kilday as senior underwriter for professional indemnity in its northern region...
Cyber market favours buyers, but threats on rise: Gallagher
25 September 2025
Gallagher warns “tides are shifting” in the cyber market, with risk escalating amid a rise in artificial intelligence-fuelled threats...
Truck spill sparks danger disclosure row
25 September 2025
A freight company whose truck crashed and spilt dangerous goods has won a dispute over disclosure...
Association reveals claims broker finalists
25 September 2025
Four finalists are in the running for the claims broker of the year award...
Young professionals ‘get hands dirty’ to help storm-hit town
25 September 2025
Vero took current and former National Insurance Brokers Association young broker of the year finalists on a trip to north Queensland to help a community’s disaster recovery...
NIBA policy head moves on
25 September 2025
National Insurance Brokers Association head of policy and advocacy Allyssa Hextell is leaving to take up a role in the energy and renewables sector...
repX hires recruitment exec to drive network growth
25 September 2025
Authorised representative network repX has appointed James Toth as chief growth officer...
Steadfast NZ conference elevates attendees
25 September 2025
“Elevate” was the theme at the Steadfast New Zealand annual conference at Wellington’s convention centre last week...
M&A expert joins CFC as underwriter
25 September 2025
Danton Stoloff has been appointed senior underwriter for transaction liability in Australia at cyber specialist CFC...
NIBA seeks way out of red tape ‘maze’
18 September 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association has backed federal government plans to ease the regulatory burden on businesses under a broader push to lift productivity...
Shed owner overturns underinsurance call
18 September 2025
A small business will be paid the full cover amount for a storm-damaged shed after winning a dispute over whether the property was underinsured...