The Broker
Marsh holds lead as global fees top $275 billion
10 July 2025
General insurance brokerages earned $US180 billion ($275 billion) in fees and commissions worldwide last year, up from $US166.5 billion ($255 billion) in 2023, consultant Insuramore says...
Coverforce picks new broking chief
10 July 2025
Gareth Carpenter has been promoted to CEO of broking at Steadfast-owned Coverforce...
Caution remains on renewables risks: WTW
10 July 2025
Capacity has improved in the renewables market but insurers are selective on coverage and natural catastrophe exposures remain a key issue, a report from Willis says...
Steadfast sets dates for member-exclusive expos
10 July 2025
Steadfast’s “expo” events will return in September, offering network members nationwide a chance to meet industry partners...
‘Be careful’: brokers react to Tasmania state insurer proposal
03 July 2025
A plan by the Tasmanian Liberals to establish a government general insurer has been condemned by some brokers, and the peak body has urged caution...
Client fails to prove broker ‘wrongfully resigned’
03 July 2025
A policyholder that demanded reimbursement of commissions and other compensation, saying its broker quit without notice and failed to respond to its queries, has lost a dispute before the ombudsman...
McLardy McShane moves into workers’ comp, opens in Hobart
03 July 2025
McLardy McShane will enter the workers’ compensation sector, in a further expansion following the opening of a branch in Tasmania...
BMS buys Queensland property specialist
03 July 2025
BMS Group will acquire Queensland-based Corporate and Commercial Insurance Brokers...
‘Let’s talk’: new NZ brokerage puts ‘pedal to the metal’
03 July 2025
Jake Walsh has established Venture Insurance Brokers in Auckland and revealed ambitious plans to expand through hiring and acquiring across New Zealand...
Chubb names new relationship managers
03 July 2025
The global broker division at Chubb has made three senior promotions in Australia...
Upcover expands on fintech offer
03 July 2025
Commercial insurance broking insurtech Upcover has launched tailored covers for financial technology companies, underwritten by CFC and Coalition...
Markel hails ‘milestone’ senior underwriter hire
03 July 2025
Markel Insurance has appointed Joanna Quigan as senior underwriter for professional and financial risks, expanding the business’ Victorian team...
Intermediaries welcome ‘quality backing’ for Blue Zebra
26 June 2025
Brokers have expressed relief at Blue Zebra’s new capacity arrangement for home, landlord and SME products, which comes as the underwriting agency’s contract with Youi is days away from expiring...
Bitter pill: vitamin maker’s landlord loses fire claim row
26 June 2025
QBE has won a dispute with a landlord after showing it would not have offered cover if it knew the insured property’s tenant was a manufacturer and there was asbestos in the roof...
Strata manager aims to patch up maintenance gap
26 June 2025
Strata properties falling short on long-term maintenance are increasing their risk of claims and insurance coverage problems, according to a manager who is working on a solution...
Broker raises fears over farm pack wording change
26 June 2025
Liability arising from everyday farm use of horses or unregistered vehicles may no longer be covered under a wording change in CGU’s Countrypak policy, a broker has warned – despite reassurances from the insurer that there's no change to coverage...
Marsh names new Pacific transaction lead
26 June 2025
Marsh has promoted Sam Thomas to be transactional risk head for the Pacific region...
Aon rolls out ‘next step in predictive broking’
26 June 2025
Aon is launching a broking platform that it says uses artificial intelligence, large language models and predictive analytics to modernise insurance placement...
Agile celebrates ‘growth engine’ syndicate
26 June 2025
Underwriting agency Agile says its Syndicate 2427 has become an “engine of growth” since its launch a year ago...
BMS Australia adds lead lawyer
26 June 2025
Georgina Reilly has been appointed general counsel at BMS Australia...