The Broker
CBN marks ‘monumental milestone’ at annual conference
28 September 2023
Community Broker Network has hailed this year’s SHINE conference as a “momentous occasion” after it revealed several key developments to more than 350 of its authorised brokers and other industry attendees...
Resolvit Insure appoints CEO
28 September 2023
Commercial and litigation underwriting agency Resolvit Insure has named Denver Van Gramberg its new CEO...
Queensland brokers head to Cairns for annual CQIB conference
28 September 2023
The Council of Queensland Insurance Brokers held its annual convention in Cairns this month, attended by more than 230 industry professionals and 42 exhibitors...
Markel says brokers vital to Australia launch
21 September 2023
US specialty insurer Markel says brokers are core to its Australia strategy as the business prepares to commence operations with the opening next week of three offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane...
‘Flawed thinking’: broker cautions against ditching cyber cover
21 September 2023
Cyber insurance is an investment that companies should not overlook and it should be included as part of a “hybrid” approach to address digital threats, broker Honan says...
Broker loses dispute over PI advice
21 September 2023
Three company directors who claimed they had acquired professional indemnity and run-off insurance based on “incorrect advice” from their broker have won their dispute...
Ardonagh merges UK personal lines business with Markerstudy
21 September 2023
Ardonagh Group is merging its UK personal lines broking business Atlanta with Markerstudy to create a new platform transacting more than £3 billion annual gross written premium and employing more than 7300 people...
‘Asset light’ agencies burgeoning: Howden Tiger
21 September 2023
“Asset Light” insurance providers such as managing general agents are burgeoning in the US and are growing in importance globally, a report by Howden Tiger and research group Conning says...
Steadfast partners with First Nations youth charity
21 September 2023
Steadfast has launched a partnership with First Nations charity group Bandu to provide resources to young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders after they complete high school...
Marsh appoints managing principal in Hobart
21 September 2023
Daniel Quintin has been appointed Marsh Managing Principal Tasmania...
Miller announces new Asia Pacific team
21 September 2023
London-based brokerage Miller has established a new Asia Pacific treaty reinsurance team...
Gallagher Bassett announces senior promotion
21 September 2023
Claims manager Gallagher Bassett Australia has appointed Debbie Vounakis as its new Head of Sales and Client Services – Personal Injury...
‘Give it time’: brokers weigh in on cyclone reinsurance pool
14 September 2023
Brokers in northern Australia say the cyclone reinsurance pool has produced mixed results for their clients, with strata customers getting the best premium savings so far, according to the Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby...
Steadfast’s risk management arm acquires Melbourne’s Riskcom
14 September 2023
Steadfast Risk Group has acquired Riskcom and its subsidiary BRM Risk Management...
'Broker didn’t tell me’: insured loses dispute over flood embargo
14 September 2023
A complainant who says his broker did not inform him about a 72-hour flood exclusion upon policy inception has lost his claims dispute over damage to his caravan...
SHC Insurance Brokers acquires ISG
14 September 2023
SHC Insurance Brokers, a NSW-based commercial risk adviser, has acquired Insurance Specialists Group and its authorised representative for an undisclosed amount...
Axa XL appoints regional head to drive mid-market expansion
14 September 2023
Axa XL has appointed Laetitia Lebas as Head of Mid-Market, APAC and Europe as it looks to accelerate its growth plans in the segment...
icare expanded claims service provider panel finalised
14 September 2023
NSW state-owned insurer icare has finalised the start of an expanded panel of six claims service providers as part of workers’ compensation scheme reforms that include a stronger focus on psychological injuries...
PSC acquires general insurance portfolio in Newcastle
14 September 2023
PSC Insurance has finalised the acquisition of a general insurance portfolio from BG Risk Solutions, a financial services business that offers risk assessment, insurance broking and loss management solutions...
Ignite innovation sparks recruitment drive
14 September 2023
A UK-based policy administration software company that launched an OpenAI-powered chatbot for brokers is growing fast...