The Broker
HDI names NSW/ACT distribution head
27 February 2025
HDI Global has appointed Brandt Connor as distribution head for its NSW and ACT operations...
Five ideas that would work: former broker’s message to Dutton
20 February 2025
A broking and insurtech leader has called Peter Dutton’s divestment plan “hot air” – but lists five alternative initiatives he says could help bring down high premiums...
Steadfast names new technology chief
20 February 2025
Allianz CIO David Gillespie will become Steadfast Group’s new CTO, effective from May...
Austbrokers Corporate appoints CEO, broking head
20 February 2025
Austbrokers Corporate has named John Kay as CEO and promoted Phillip Agah to head of broking...
Broker and client sail to victory in shade cloth clash
20 February 2025
A broker has helped deliver a claim dispute win for their client after challenging her insurer’s suggestion that a shade cloth was the primary cause of storm damage to her pergola...
NIBA chief takes affordability push to Lib frontbencher
20 February 2025
National Insurance Brokers Association CEO Richard Klipin reaffirmed the need to tackle insurance affordability during a meeting with shadow financial services minister Luke Howarth...
AIG to become underwriter for 360 Plant & Equipment
20 February 2025
The 360 Group of Companies says AIG Australia will become underwriter for the 360 Plant & Equipment agency from April...
WTW warns of ‘dark clouds’ over aviation market
20 February 2025
January aviation insurance renewals suggest conditions remain favourable for buyers amid plentiful capital, according to a WTW sector outlook for the first quarter...
New recruits bolster Javln leadership team
20 February 2025
Javln has appointed Ben Rees, James Brading and Shelley Cox to leadership positions...
CFC launches cyber portfolio bulk quoting service
20 February 2025
A new service for Australian brokers from cyber specialist CFC automates quoting for large bundles of policies...
Blue Zebra fills AR distribution role
20 February 2025
Underwriting agency Blue Zebra has appointed Matt Ennis as distribution manager for authorised representative groups...
NIBA pushes for budget action on mitigation, emerging risks
13 February 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association has called on Canberra to be more “proactive” in improving the nation’s readiness for worsening natural disasters...
Association makes case for broker role as NSW strata reforms kick in
13 February 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association has welcomed the NSW government’s bid to build consumer confidence in the strata sector, including laws and penalties introduced this month...
AFCA backs intermediary in play centre refund row
13 February 2025
The complaints ombudsman has rejected accusations that a broker who arranged insurance for a play centre group and its franchisees breached its duty of care and provided false information...
Suncorp commercial division GWP gains 10%
13 February 2025
Suncorp’s commercial and personal injury after-tax profit rose 7.2% to $208 million in the first half as the tailored and platform businesses led gross written premium gains...
Broking issues at heart of conference agenda
13 February 2025
Broker issues and perspectives will form a critical part of the upcoming Insurance News Outlook 2025 conference...
‘New chapter’ as Knight joins Omnisure network
13 February 2025
Knight Insurance Services and its authorised representatives will join the Omnisure network as a corporate AR...
Lockton buys portfolio from WA’s Axis
13 February 2025
Lockton has acquired the corporate superannuation and insurance client portfolio of Perth-based Axis Financial Group...
Ex-Wallabies captain appointed Marsh Pacific sales leader
13 February 2025
Marsh head of corporate sport Dean Mumm has taken a new role as Pacific sales leader, responsible for developing growth strategies across the region...
‘Hard, slow process:’ Queensland brokers brace for flood claims, clean-up
06 February 2025
Brokers in flood-affected areas of north Queensland are preparing for a busy period, as the Insurance Council of Australia says 2452 claims have been lodged so far...