The Broker
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...
Howden buys into regional WA
27 February 2025
Howden has acquired WA brokerage Major Insurance Services...
HDI names NSW/ACT distribution head
27 February 2025
HDI Global has appointed Brandt Connor as distribution head for its NSW and ACT operations...
Five ideas that would work: former broker’s message to Dutton
20 February 2025
A broking and insurtech leader has called Peter Dutton’s divestment plan “hot air” – but lists five alternative initiatives he says could help bring down high premiums...
Steadfast names new technology chief
20 February 2025
Allianz CIO David Gillespie will become Steadfast Group’s new CTO, effective from May...
Austbrokers Corporate appoints CEO, broking head
20 February 2025
Austbrokers Corporate has named John Kay as CEO and promoted Phillip Agah to head of broking...
Broker and client sail to victory in shade cloth clash
20 February 2025
A broker has helped deliver a claim dispute win for their client after challenging her insurer’s suggestion that a shade cloth was the primary cause of storm damage to her pergola...
NIBA chief takes affordability push to Lib frontbencher
20 February 2025
National Insurance Brokers Association CEO Richard Klipin reaffirmed the need to tackle insurance affordability during a meeting with shadow financial services minister Luke Howarth...
AIG to become underwriter for 360 Plant & Equipment
20 February 2025
The 360 Group of Companies says AIG Australia will become underwriter for the 360 Plant & Equipment agency from April...
WTW warns of ‘dark clouds’ over aviation market
20 February 2025
January aviation insurance renewals suggest conditions remain favourable for buyers amid plentiful capital, according to a WTW sector outlook for the first quarter...
New recruits bolster Javln leadership team
20 February 2025
Javln has appointed Ben Rees, James Brading and Shelley Cox to leadership positions...