The Broker
Zurich appoints financial lines underwriting head
04 September 2025
Robin Singh has taken the newly created role of Zurich national financial lines underwriting manager for Australia and New Zealand...
Load of trouble: insurer loses crane claim dispute
04 September 2025
An insurer that rejected a claim because it said a crane was not operated properly has lost a case before the financial services ombudsman...
NM set to make waves thanks to five-year Zurich deal
04 September 2025
NM Insurance says a long-term binder with capacity provider Zurich sets the agency up for further growth and gives brokers confidence in its future success...
Former Dual liability head joins FTA
04 September 2025
Underwriting agency FTA Insurance says Darren Hayes has joined as senior general liability underwriter for NSW and ACT...
NIBA salutes record response to industry survey
04 September 2025
More than 1000 professionals took part in the National Insurance Brokers Association’s annual market survey, setting a new record, president Richard Klipin says...
AUB model a ‘competitive advantage’ in UK growth push
28 August 2025
AUB Group expects its Australia and New Zealand “owner-driver” shared equity model will also support UK expansion as the company looks to grow its international retail business...
Insurer wins ‘forcible entry’ payout dispute
28 August 2025
A video producer who lost $90,000 of stock in a warehouse theft has failed to win a dispute over the size of his payout...
Pruscino brings ‘passion for broking’ to Steadfast
28 August 2025
Steadfast CEO Robert Kelly says new head of broker network Stella Pruscino will strengthen relationships and drive “network-wide initiatives”...
‘Something for everyone’ at NIBA Convention
28 August 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association has revealed the line-up for this year’s convention on the Gold Coast...
Network principals gather to plan ‘continued success’
28 August 2025
Steadfast says almost 200 broker principals attended a forum designed to strengthen bonds in its network...
Brokers, agencies invited to tech event
28 August 2025
Members of the National Insurance Brokers Association, Underwriting Agencies Council and Insurtech Australia can attend a seminar exploring use of digital innovation to stay competitive and efficient...
NTI builds machinery repairer network
28 August 2025
NTI has launched a repair network for customers’ mobile plant and equipment...
Boat insurer revamps commercial offer
28 August 2025
Club Marine has changed its commercial boating product to better align with its recreational offer and enhance policy benefits, while still catering for vessels used for both business and occasional pleasure...
Planned Cover brings in state, new business managers
28 August 2025
Planned Cover has made two appointments to its broking leadership teams in Victoria and NSW...
Buyer-friendly trend ‘likely to persist’
21 August 2025
Improved conditions for insurance buyers seen in the first half of this year are likely to continue, Marsh says in an Australian market update...
Steadfast’s Cook joins McLardy McShane board
21 August 2025
Steadfast EGM of Australasian networks, broker and insurer services Nick Cook will join a refreshed McLardy McShane board...
Suncorp ‘excited’ for commercial arm
21 August 2025
Suncorp is upbeat about its commercial business after a strong performance last financial year, with brokers central to its growth plans...
Broker in clear after hay left under cover in an uncovered shed
21 August 2025
A farm package policyholder has lost a dispute with her broker after a storm claim was declined because a damaged shed was protecting hay, putting it outside the home and contents cover...
Claims failings at heart of workers’ comp malaise: NIBA
21 August 2025
Brokers say “systemic shortcomings in claims management” have created problems in the NSW workers’ compensation scheme that are not addressed by the government’s proposed reforms...
Latent defects specialist inks Aon distribution deal
21 August 2025
Broker Aon will distribute latent defects cover from Resilience Insurance under an agreement announced this week...