The Broker
Aon regional manager becomes chief of staff
16 April 2026
Lisa O’Sullivan has become Aon Australia’s chief of staff after filling the position on secondment when Elaine O’Riordan went on parental leave...
Markel takes ‘next step’ with fintech product launch
16 April 2026
Markel Insurance has introduced its FintechRisk+ product to the Australian market, offering a “comprehensive modular policy” for medium to large fintechs...
Steadfast ‘an acquisition target’ as consolidation continues
09 April 2026
An “undervalued” Steadfast is “definitely” an acquisition target, CEO Robert Kelly says – as further consolidation in the broking sector is predicted...
Intermediaries may steer clear of caravan market, peak body says
09 April 2026
The Caravan Industry Association of Australia warns the sector will lose access to specialist brokers if insurance challenges in the market are not tackled...
Metal machine covered as AFCA seeks ironclad exclusion
09 April 2026
A company’s milling machine claim will be covered under its industrial special risks policy after it argued power fluctuations caused damage...
Aviso Specialty unveils M&A unit
09 April 2026
Aviso Specialty has launched its mergers and acquisitions practice led by former Marsh Pacific head of M&A Kane Sim...
Broking bosses swap boardroom for dance floor to raise funds
09 April 2026
Lisa Carter and Kate Greaves will perform a country-rock dance at Brisbane City Hall next month to raise funds for Women’s Legal Service Queensland...
Markel widens reach with WA branch
09 April 2026
Markel Insurance has expanded its Australian presence with a new office in Perth...
Cover-More teams with Aon on travel
09 April 2026
Zurich’s Cover-More will provide travel insurance for Aon retail clients and the broker’s workforce in Australia under a partnership announced this week...
HDI adds filmmakers’ cover
09 April 2026
HDI says its new film production insurance package brings competition to a market with limited underwriting options...
BJS appoints partnerships manager
09 April 2026
Kathryn Considine has joined BJS Insurance Brokers as national growth and partnerships manager...
Reinsurance renewals ‘insulated’ in early days of Iran crisis
02 April 2026
Reinsurance renewals for April have continued a softening trend despite geopolitical volatility arising from the Middle East conflict, broker reports say...
McLardy McShane teams with West Rock
02 April 2026
McLardy McShane Insurance Advisors has announced an equity partnership with West Rock Insurance Brokers, strengthening its Queensland presence...
Hairdresser gains partial win over covid cuts
02 April 2026
A Victorian hairdressing salon will be covered for three loss periods resulting from the covid pandemic after the industry ombudsman ruled they stemmed from the same insured peril...
NIBA president named VP for global intermediary body
02 April 2026
Nick Cook has been elected World Federation of Insurance Intermediaries VP ahead of Australia hosting the group’s annual conference next year...
Marsh Risk appoints new regional claims leader
02 April 2026
Jonathon Fox has been appointed Asia-Pacific claims leader at Marsh Risk...
HDI Global Specialty names NZ head
02 April 2026
Richard Upton has been promoted to HDI Global Specialty branch manager for New Zealand...
Liberty consolidates Asia-Pacific licences
02 April 2026
Liberty International Insurance will trade under a single brand – Liberty – in Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong after uniting its retail and commercial general insurance underwriting operations...
Almost 100 young brokers in running for top award
02 April 2026
A record 96 nominations have been lodged for this year’s young broker of the year award...
BizCover’s AI comparison tool up and running
26 March 2026
BizCover says its ChatGPT-powered app went live this morning, weeks after AUB Group CEO Mike Emmett revealed it was waiting for OpenAI to approve release of the tool...