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NIBA/UAC Melbourne expo set for tomorrow
18 May 2023
The Underwriting Agencies Council (UAC) will hold its Melbourne expo tomorrow at Crown Hotel.
Delta announces product recall cover for SMEs
18 May 2023
Underwriting agency Delta Insurance has launched a new product recall policy for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Fundraiser lunch will honour broker
18 May 2023
The family of former director of Brisbane-based authorised representative CPR Insurance Services Robert Cooper has announced a fundraising lunch to celebrate his life.
Diverging pricing outcomes in two-tier market: Aon
11 May 2023
A two-tier market with diverging pricing outcomes for preferred and non-preferred property risks has continued in Australia, Aon says in a market update.
‘Signs of some stability’ as commercial rates level out: EBM
11 May 2023
Premiums are rising at a slower pace across most commercial lines, easing the pressure on insureds, broker EBM says in its latest insurance market summary.
Get in early: late renewal notices behind many broker breaches
11 May 2023
Late renewal notices continue to be the cause of “high numbers” of breaches, the independent Insurance Brokers Code Compliance Committee says.
WA-based Grace Insurance acquires Horizon brokerage
11 May 2023
Grace Insurance has acquired Horizon General Insurance Brokers, based in the Perth suburb of Stirling, and appointed Grant Bowen to manage the portfolio.
Broker-aided client wins dispute over asbestos disclosure in house fire claim
11 May 2023
The owners of a fire-damaged property – with the assistance of their broker – have prevailed in a claims dispute after the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) ruled they did not misrepresent the type of materials that had been used to construct the walls.
Oracle Group names new GM
11 May 2023
Oracle Group Australia has appointed experienced insurance executive Carl Rumble to the newly created role of general manager.
BIBA’s longest-serving CEO to retire, sets out key issues
11 May 2023
British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) CEO Steve White has announced his retirement after serving 10 years and becoming the longest-serving person in the role in the group’s 47-year history.
Vero relaunches risk management awards
11 May 2023
Vero has announced the return of its RM Advancer Awards following a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Strata rates poised for more double-digit hikes after floods, brokers say
04 May 2023
Residential strata premiums have risen sharply since the start of the year, in some cases by 25-40% or more for properties with suspect workmanship issues and other defects, according to brokers and industry insiders...
Insurance House Advance names Melissa Starfield as GM
04 May 2023
Insurance House Advance GM Jim Karafilis has announced he is stepping down from the role and will pass the leadership baton at the authorised partner network to Melissa Starfield...
Plumber with 22 undisclosed claims loses $220,000 dispute with broker
04 May 2023
The ex-broker of a plumber who failed to disclose 22 prior claims has been found not liable in a dispute over $220,000 in lost income, although he must pay $5400 in compensation for breach of duty and improper advice. ..
Concorde joins Insurance Brands Australia
04 May 2023
Insurance Brands Australia has announced the integration of Concorde General Insurance Brokers, based in Melbourne’s outer eastern suburbs, into its business subsidiary...
Broker inundated with requests after caravan flood dispute success
04 May 2023
Gallagher Corporate Manager Jodi Sharman has been inundated with requests after her LinkedIn post about helping a flood victim who had his claim denied achieve a $70,000 payout went viral...
WTW says Neuron platform to provide speed, efficiencies
04 May 2023
WTW has released a “many-to-many” digital platform to help underwriters and brokers connect and trade more easily while improving the speed and cost of business...
CBN CEO commits to sleepout fundraiser
04 May 2023
Community Broker Network (CBN) CEO Richard Crawford will take part in this year’s Vinnies CEO Sleepout...
McLardy McShane launches broker education program
04 May 2023
Melbourne-based brokerage McLardy McShane has announced a new Incubator Program aimed at developing future industry talent...
AFCA rules on broker v broker communications dispute
27 April 2023
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has found in favour of a broker in a dispute over email addresses used to advise a client – who was also a broker – that an insurer had declined to renew his professional indemnity cover...