Brokers warn of coverage risk in NZ’s favourite suburbs

13 March 2025

Homeowners in some of the most popular places in New Zealand risk having “no cover at all” if a natural hazard strikes, brokers warn...

Marsh adds pair to exec committee

13 March 2025

Marsh says Andrew George and John Donnelly will join its executive committee...

WTW partners with Liberty to transform digital trading on specialty risks

13 March 2025

Global broking and advisory firm WTW says Liberty Specialty Markets will be an early adopter of its digital trading platform, Neuron...

McLardy McShane re-signs with Demons

13 March 2025

McLardy McShane has extended its spell as the official insurance adviser partner for AFL club Melbourne Demons...

Carbon specialist enters ‘growing’ Australian market

13 March 2025

Lloyd’s coverholder Kita will start offering carbon insurance products in Australia...

Industry braces for $2 billion Alfred hit

06 March 2025

Cyclone Alfred could cause insured losses of more than $2 billion, S&P Global Ratings has estimated, as insurers and brokers prepare for one of the biggest storms of the past few years...

Is 14 days enough on renewals? Code consultation asks key questions

06 March 2025

Consultation has begun on the broking code of practice review, with a document published yesterday asking for submissions on more than 20 questions...

Buying group, brokers help Catholic dioceses secure cover

06 March 2025

An organisation established for the group buying of insurance for Catholic Church entities say it is working closely with brokers...

‘Brokers must shape their own future’: new NIBA president outlines priorities

06 March 2025

National Insurance Brokers Association President Nick Cook says intermediaries will be “challenged across a number of areas” during his tenure, and the sector needs to be on the front foot as the landscape shifts...

Lone-actor attacks ‘an increased trend’

06 March 2025

The threat of “active assailant” incidents has grown “even in secure states like Australia” and will remain a risk trend to watch, according to Willis...

UAC postpones Gold Coast forum amid Alfred disruption

06 March 2025

The Underwriting Agencies Council has called off next week’s Market Exchange at Gold Coast because of Cyclone Alfred...

Canopius appoints regional distribution chief

06 March 2025

Paul Hackett has taken an expanded role as Canopius Group regional head of distribution for Asia-Pacific, responsible for strengthening broker engagement...

Steadfast renews Mariners sponsorship

06 March 2025

Steadfast has extended its partnership with A-League Women team Central Coast Mariners...

Netstrata backs review’s finding on broker fees

27 February 2025

Strata management company Netstrata says an independent report shows it has not overcharged for insurance services, while a consumer group has raised concerns over the review’s methodology...

QBE confirms new claims chief

27 February 2025

QBE Insurance has appointed Julie Starley as Australia Pacific chief claims officer following the departure of Jon Fox...

Intermediaries sitting pretty in volatile world, AUB boss says

27 February 2025

AUB Group CEO Michael Emmett says the broking sector is well placed amid geopolitical challenges and high levels of global natural disasters...

Association commends ICA’s ‘thoughtful’ election wish list

27 February 2025

The National Insurance Brokers Association has welcomed the Insurance Council of Australia’s federal election platform, which flags 16 measures to address affordability and availability concerns...

NIBA hails Okely impact as board names new president

27 February 2025

The National Insurance Brokers Association’s new president says he looks forward to “building upon the great work” of his predecessor and advocating for members across Australia...

Broker platform WinBEAT NEXT goes live

27 February 2025

Ebix Australia has launched its WinBEAT NEXT broking platform...

Steadfast eyes further growth in London market

27 February 2025

Steadfast says its acquisition last year of HW Wood provided a platform to expand its London placement and wholesale broking offering, and it is looking at opportunities...