The Broker
Masterclass brings brokers up to speed on ‘dynamic’ cyber market
29 May 2025
CFC has launched an education program to help brokers “bridge the knowledge gap” on cyber cover...
Financial counsellors urge code crackdown on ‘alarming’ practices
22 May 2025
Too many brokers fail to disclose conflicts or support clients at claim time, financial counsellors from two states say...
Roof claim covered despite asbestos disclosure fail
22 May 2025
A policyholder who said his commercial building’s asbestos roof was made from iron will have a fire damage claim paid despite the misrepresentation...
Edgewise analysis points to softening market
22 May 2025
The Australian insurance market has stabilised and is entering a softening phase following years of significant premium rises, brokerage Edgewise says in a second-quarter update...
‘It’s not OK’: brokers hit out after Hollard commission cut
22 May 2025
Brokers fear for the future of personal lines products in the intermediated space after Hollard made another cut to commissions on home insurance sold via the Steadfast network...
NIBA welcomes clarity on ‘management action’ in workers’ comp
22 May 2025
Brokers have backed NSW’s move to define “reasonable management action” in its overhaul of workplace injury compensation laws...
Harland Green unveils all-risk farm cover
22 May 2025
New Lloyd’s coverholder Harland Green has launched a product for large commercial farming operations...
Marsh to advise on navy insurance
22 May 2025
The federal government has named Marsh as broking partner for its maritime insurance program, supporting naval expansion...
Domo adds claims specialist to growing team
22 May 2025
Domo Insurance has appointed Richard Farley as a senior claims broker...
‘Distinct softening’ tipped to continue in commercial market
15 May 2025
National broker EBM expects commercial pricing to continue shifting in clients’ favour for the rest of the year...
Call for code clarity on complaints and breaches
15 May 2025
Broking code definitions of complaint and breach are “notably vague”, leading to significant under-reporting, a submission to the code review says...
NIBA doubts advice record reform will benefit industry, clients
15 May 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association has urged the federal government to reconsider its plan to introduce a client advice record regime...
AFCA limits claim delay compensation after ‘$65k loss’
15 May 2025
A fitness trainer who suffered a theft of company funds has been denied compensation for a $65,000 income loss he said stemmed from a six-week delay in a broker lodging his insurance claims...
Webinar panel to examine informed consent reform
15 May 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association will hold a webinar to help brokers prepare for advice reforms requiring clients to provide informed consent for commissions...
Burbank buys Penrith brokerage
15 May 2025
Burbank Insurance has acquired National Corporate Broking Penrith, a founding member of Steadfast...
BMS adds to Perth team
15 May 2025
BMS Australia has appointed Lisa Triscari as client director for WA commercial...
Former Aon Australia chief Lambrou promoted
15 May 2025
Lambros Lambrou has been appointed chief strategy officer at Aon, which is now conducting an internal search for his replacement as human capital CEO...
Ausure secures Zurich tie-up
15 May 2025
Ausure has formed a strategic partnership with Zurich, giving the Steadfast-backed network’s brokers access to unique collaborations and improved support...
‘Pivotal moment’: IAG revamps intermediated division
08 May 2025
IAG has made a series of senior executive appointments in its intermediated division as part of wider changes to the business...
AFCA backs calls for expanded small business definition in code
08 May 2025
The updated broking code of practice should adopt the Australian Financial Complaints Authority’s broader definition of small business, the ombudsman service proposes...