‘Near monopoly’ keeps premiums high for tattoo artists
07 May 2026
The Australian Tattooists Guild says the “effective operation of a near monopoly” in the insurance market has kept premiums unaffordable for its members...
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Renewing clients urged to look beyond ‘typical’ market outlooks
07 May 2026
Market trends and past rate changes offer some guidance ahead of renewals but do not always provide a complete picture to help insureds secure optimal results, according to an Aviso Specialty report...
Coalition to run commercial cyber for Allianz
07 May 2026
Allianz has agreed to move its standalone commercial cyber insurance business to US-based Coalition...
Serial late payer wins cow crash row
07 May 2026
A farm pack policyholder will be covered for vehicle damage caused by his cow despite failing to pay a renewal premium before the due date...
AI-powered tool helps Gallagher score client risk
07 May 2026
Gallagher says its new Blueprint tool can “help clients strengthen their risk profile and structure stronger, cost-efficient insurance programs”...
Aviso Specialty fills people risk role
07 May 2026
Aviso Specialty has appointed Neil Robinson as national manager for people risk solutions...
FM rolls out a cover made for manufacturers
07 May 2026
Commercial property insurer FM has launched a product for manufacturers with risk profiles of “medium complexity”...
Marathon manager raises more than $8k for Black Dog Institute
07 May 2026
DLB Insurance & Risk Solutions MD Dean Bowen will run the Gold Coast Marathon in July to support men’s mental health...
Castle offers zero-commission option
30 April 2026
National intermediated home and contents agency Castle Insurance says it has fast-tracked the rollout of “net commissions”, as brokers increasingly switch to fee-only models to avoid new compliance demands...
Expert cops a spray as AFCA rules on rural row
30 April 2026
An insurer has been ordered to reverse its wear and tear decision on a damaged crop sprayer after its expert’s report was labelled “speculative at best”...
Broker Q&A: recession ‘hard to avoid’ as Middle East uncertainty persists
30 April 2026
National Credit Insurance Group MD Kirk Cheesman says insolvencies are on the rise, and trade credit providers are growing wary of a slowing economy’s effects on businesses...
BizCover welcomes early interest in AI app
30 April 2026
SME specialist BizCover has hailed an “encouraging” start for its ChatGPT-powered app, launched about four weeks ago...
Former Tower finance chief joins PIC
30 April 2026
Jeremy Fergusson has been appointed CFO at New Zealand’s PIC Insurance Brokers...
CHU covers growing cyber threat to strata owners
30 April 2026
CHU Underwriting Agencies has added cyber to the list of standard covers in its residential strata product, providing up to $50,000 for a single loss...
SRG brings employee benefits offer to market
30 April 2026
London-based underwriting agency and broking business Specialist Risk Group will offer its suite of employee benefits solutions in Australia...
Bott connects brokers to markets via Javln
30 April 2026
Bott Insurance Group has migrated to the Javln software platform, enabling it to connect broker management and insurance marketplaces via the Unmand business automation system...
CBN ‘empowers brokers’ with AI platform
23 April 2026
Community Broker Network has partnered with insurtech Cova, which will provide AI tools and support to the authorised representative group...
Insurer on right side of roadhouse row
23 April 2026
A policyholder whose petrol station and roadhouse was damaged by a storm has lost an underinsurance dispute because changed operations were not reflected in her business interruption cover...
Broker Q&A: how the fuel crisis could drive freight consolidation
23 April 2026
Ausure Horizon co-director David Summers warns a prolonged increase in fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict is likely to have knock-on effects across the heavy motor industry...
Colleagues farewell ‘man of great integrity’
23 April 2026
A funeral for insurance industry veteran Lindsay Hicks will be held on May 5...