The Broker

Howden tracks data centre exposure

24 September 2026

The rapid expansion of data centres is creating highly concentrated exposures to extreme weather, armed conflict and community disputes, according to new research from Howden...

Investment returns boost maritime P&I clubs

24 September 2026

The International Group of protection and indemnity clubs that provide maritime cover generally produced improved results last year, a report by AUB-owned Tysers says...

AFCA snuffs out spontaneous combustion denial

17 September 2026

A motor vehicle repairer and panel beating business has won a fire claim dispute after the insurer argued the event was not covered as it fell under a spontaneous combustion exclusion...

Young brokers assist flooded community

17 September 2026

Young brokers have spent a weekend in the Kimberley helping out the local community, courtesy of Vero and the National Insurance Brokers Association...

Private acquisition to fuel Baldwin AI expansion

17 September 2026

Dell Family Office and Sequence Holdings will acquire a majority stake in US broker The Baldwin Group in a deal valuing the company at about $US7.7 billion, as it seeks to further harness artificial intelligence...

Broker survey draws record responses

17 September 2026

The National Insurance Brokers Association market survey received responses from more than 1070 participants – a record for the annual exercise...

MB Insurance sees New Zealand opportunity

17 September 2026

Specialist underwriting agency MB Insurance is expanding into New Zealand with cover for prestige, luxury, high performance and classic vehicles after more than three decades operating in Australia...

Affordability, accessibility key in regulation: NIBA

10 September 2026

Affordability and accessibility should be treated as regulatory outcomes to avoid unnecessary compliance layers adding to costs for consumers, the National Insurance Brokers Association says...

Dismissal of broker for 'serious misconduct' ruled fair

10 September 2026

A Melbourne brokerage has successfully defended an unfair dismissal claim, with the Fair Work Commission ruling it was reasonable to view her doctoring of a document to change her job title as serious misconduct...

NIBA reveals community champion finalists

10 September 2026

Brokers who give back are again in the running for the annual community excellence member of the year award, presented by the National Insurance Brokers Association...

EQT to acquire McGill and Partners 

10 September 2026

Private equity firm EQT, which last year considered a joint bid for AUB Group, will acquire UK-based broking firm McGill and Partners...