The Broker
Miramar Group ‘just getting started’
12 March 2026
New Steadfast-owned underwriting brand Miramar Group says supporting brokers is a key goal as it begins operations...
Veldsman starts with Gallagher
12 March 2026
Marsh’s former head of corporate and commercial for the Pacific business Johannes D Veldsman has started in his new role with Gallagher Australia...
NIBA subcommittee gives NT members ‘loud and clear’ voice
12 March 2026
The National Insurance Brokers Association has launched a subcommittee in NT to give members in remote areas a “strong voice, meaningful opportunities for connection, and access to industry-leading support and representation”...
Markey appoints third-generation family successor
12 March 2026
NSW brokerage Markey Insurance Brokers says Max Markey will become EM of broking and operations...
Bright blackspot: regional intermediary calls for disaster pool
05 March 2026
A brokerage has told an inquiry that a natural disaster reinsurance pool is the “only credible pathway” to restoring insurance affordability and access in regional Australia...
Underinsurance creating claim delays, broking chief warns
05 March 2026
Widespread underinsurance issues are blowing out claims timelines as insurers are increasingly forced to investigate whether payments need to be reduced, Insurance Advisernet MD Shaun Standfield says...
Ski club’s payout slides after row over property value
05 March 2026
A ski club has lost a dispute about underinsurance while successfully arguing reinstatement of a sprinkler system should be covered after it was disconnected during make-safe work...
CGU probes Padlock renewal notice mistake
05 March 2026
CGU says it is investigating an error that meant some Padlock renewal documents displayed an incorrect prior-year base premium and goods and services tax...
Veteran broker retires with ‘enviable legacy’
05 March 2026
Cowden SA broker Gordon Tonkin is retiring after 51 years...
360 hires commercial motor executive
05 March 2026
360 Underwriting says Nicholas Cahill has joined as executive director for commercial motor...
Ausure celebrates three decades in business
05 March 2026
The Ausure network marked its 30-year anniversary with a three-day conference in Sydney attended by almost 300 representatives, staff and industry partners...
EBM adds finance chief to board
05 March 2026
National broker EBM Group says CFO Brad Stenton has joined the board as executive director...
Former Swiss Re data expert returns for distribution role
05 March 2026
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions says Robert Kell will rejoin the company as customer and distribution manager for Australia and New Zealand...
BizCover for Brokers adds Zurich PI offering
05 March 2026
Zurich has started offering its professional indemnity product on BizCover for Brokers, an SME-focused quote and bind platform owned by AUB...
CFC media and tech underwriter makes Sydney move
05 March 2026
Cyber specialist CFC has appointed a Sydney-based national manager of technology and media business for “true boots on the ground capability” and broker support...
AUB backs its AI tools to ‘make good brokers better’
26 February 2026
AUB Group’s BizCover has developed a ChatGPT-based app aimed at micro-SMEs, under a company-wide push to harness artificial intelligence gains...
Steadfast says share slide no barrier to acquisitions
26 February 2026
Steadfast says it remains focused on merger and acquisition opportunities rather than using capital to buy back its shares following price drops...
QBE tempers growth expectations in tough local market
26 February 2026
QBE expects Australian commercial market conditions to remain competitive this year, making growth challenging and increasing the need for responsiveness and innovation...
‘His legacy will endure’: tributes paid to Trans-West chief
26 February 2026
Trans-West Insurance Brokers CEO Pieter Versluis has died aged 76...
Lumby takes reins at Gallagher
26 February 2026
Former Marsh executive Alex Lumby this week started work as Gallagher Australia CEO...