The Broker
Ex-Oracle ARs launch ‘technology-based network’
31 July 2025
All Risk Protection has launched, providing insurance for SMEs and corporates across property and liability, plus personal lines including home and contents...
Growing cyber threat reshapes property assessments: Howden
31 July 2025
Smart technologies have changed the way insurers view commercial property risk in Australia, according to Howden...
BMS strengthens financial lines, cyber leadership
31 July 2025
BMS Group has promoted Callum McMillan to national head of directors’ and officers’ liability and Pranav Jani to client director – national head of cyber...
Ausure member buys Brisbane brokerage
31 July 2025
Ausure Insurance Brokers Brisbane has acquired CoverPlus Financial Services...
Honan promotes strata specialist
31 July 2025
Honan has appointed Luke Hsu as strata lead for broking and placement...
Disaster toll ‘shows need to tackle climate risk’
31 July 2025
The severity and scale of natural catastrophes this year underlines the need to confront a new era of climate extremes, Willis says...
ISU Steadfast names new president
31 July 2025
Steadfast’s US broker network has made a leadership change, promoting Doug Penley to president...
QBE’s new broking arrangements ‘ensure underwriting strength’
24 July 2025
QBE Australia Pacific says its deal with Sure Insurance and the agency’s new broker-focused brand Castle Insurance is aimed at strengthening its home offerings in the intermediated space...
Affordability woes drive switch to fee model in cyclone zones
24 July 2025
Some brokers have ditched commissions to help clients struggling to afford cover, according to an annual review of the cyclone reinsurance pool...
IBANZ names new CEO
24 July 2025
The Insurance Brokers Association of New Zealand has appointed Katherine Wilson as CEO...
Underinsurance clause doesn’t apply to extras payout
24 July 2025
QBE must increase its payout to the owners of a general store after the dispute authority ruled the business’ underinsurance did not affect the limit of indemnity...
Agencies combine to offer ‘breadth of solutions’
24 July 2025
ProRisk has acquired specialist property and liability agency Xenon Underwriting, creating a combined business with gross written premium of more than $100 million...
Marsh leaders hail international progress
24 July 2025
Marsh is well placed in international markets despite some pricing and “macro headwinds”, boss John Doyle has told a second-quarter briefing...
Final chance to join Aspire leadership scheme
24 July 2025
Applications for Steadfast’s Aspire Women Leaders Program close next Thursday...
ASIC cracks down on cyber oversight
24 July 2025
The corporate regulator has warned industry that inadequate cybersecurity is among its enforcement priorities...
‘Difficult decision’ as PSC Connect NZ winds up
17 July 2025
The Envest Group is closing PSC Connect New Zealand after 13 years and focusing instead on building its PSC Insurance Broking network by acquiring portfolios and brokerages...
Ombudsman backs broker in theft claim dispute
17 July 2025
A business that accused its broker of arranging inadequate cover has lost its case before the Australian Financial Complaints Authority...
‘Passion project’ trade pack secures Ivory backing
17 July 2025
Ivory Insurance will underwrite cover created by digital agency Viz targeting tradies and small business owners...
Communication a problem area as complaints climb
17 July 2025
Complaints against insurance brokers have risen because of poor communication, according to New Zealand’s financial dispute ombudsman...
IAG intermediated shake-up nears next step
17 July 2025
IAG’s intermediated restructure will be considered by the Federal Court at the start of September following the granting earlier this year of a separate licence...