The Broker
Lyons moves on after ‘unforgettable’ Gallagher Australia spell
12 June 2025
Gallagher Australia and Asia CEO Sarah Lyons has returned to the UK after more than a decade down under to head the broking giant’s specialty division in London...
Ex-Lockton exec named Howden Re’s local MD
12 June 2025
Howden Re has recruited Lockton Advisory Australia CEO John Philipsz to be its Australia and New Zealand MD...
Plumbers tap MGA for coverage advice
12 June 2025
Master Plumbers NSW has appointed MGA Insurance Brokers to help members tackle rising premiums and restrictive conditions driven by risks including flexi-hose failures...
Cybersecurity group lands in ‘compelling’ Australian market
12 June 2025
Digital security specialist Digimune has officially launched in Australia via a strategic partnership with Lloyd’s coverholder AWN Insurance...
BHSI unveils life sciences liability cover
12 June 2025
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has launched a management liability product for life sciences, biotech and pharmaceutical companies in Australia...
CQIB hands out annual awards
12 June 2025
The Council of Queensland Insurance Brokers named 12 award winners at an event attended by 280 people in Brisbane...
‘More work to do’ on expert reports, cash settlements: ASIC
05 June 2025
The industry is still not doing enough to improve claims handling after the 2022 catastrophic floods, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission says...
Rental property fires cause double trouble
05 June 2025
A landlord who suffered two fires at a property within five months has failed to have the second event assessed as a total loss but has been awarded maximum compensation for poor claims handling...
British broker group hails AI era, launches ad campaign
05 June 2025
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association says the sector is entering a “new era”, in part due to fundamental changes in technology...
Aspire leadership program open for applications
05 June 2025
The Aspire Women Leaders Program, aimed at Steadfast broking sector participants, is inviting applications for its third intake...
Coalition doubles standard cybercrime limit
05 June 2025
Underwriting agency Coalition now offers a standard limit of $500,000 on cybercrime cover for eligible occupations in Australia...
‘There for a mate’: broker seeks backing for marathon fundraiser
05 June 2025
GSA Insurance Brokers EGM of operations Rocco Pirrello will run the Phuket Marathon this month to help a friend raise funds for Gotcha4Life...
Arch staffs up for ‘next phase of digital journey’
05 June 2025
Ed Short has been promoted to head of digital at Arch Insurance International...
Gallagher pitches in with NZ Rugby
05 June 2025
Gallagher has become the official insurance broker for New Zealand Rugby, and its branding will appear on the training and match day shorts of teams including the All Blacks, Black Ferns, Maori All Blacks and rugby sevens sides...
‘People aren’t insured’: brokers in flood-hit NSW warn of coverage gaps
29 May 2025
Brokers say farm properties and many homeowners in flood-hit NSW are uninsured for the damage, and businesses are threatening to abandon town centres such as Taree after the record rain and destruction...
Consumer groups demand code action on conflicts
29 May 2025
Broking code of practice arrangements for addressing conflicts of interest are “wholly insufficient”, the Consumers’ Federation of Australia says...
‘We’ve listened’: IAG portal promises easier connection, faster turnaround
29 May 2025
IAG says its new quote and bind system was developed based on feedback from brokers...
Insurer told to pay up after caravan’s third write-off
29 May 2025
An elderly caravan owner has won a claim dispute after her insurer said she misrepresented pre-existing damage...
GT transport product arrives on Ebix exchange
29 May 2025
GT Insurance has launched a transport package on Ebix Australia’s Sunrise Exchange...
Markel introduces ‘localised’ financial institution covers
29 May 2025
Markel Insurance has launched a suite of financial institution products with “localised wordings” in Australia...