AIG NZ fills client and broker engagement role
05 October 2015
AIG New Zealand has appointed Simon Foley as Head of Client & Broker Engagement, based in Auckland…
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Ansvar plans broker education forums
05 October 2015
Ansvar will hold a series of broker education forums over the next month, focusing on emerging trends in the care, community and non-profit sectors…
ASIC announces annual forum details
05 October 2015
The 21st Australian Securities and Investments Commission Annual Forum will be held next March 21-22 at the Hilton Sydney…
NIBA, institute plot path for broker education
28 September 2015
Discussions on enhanced professional education for brokers will come to a head next week as the key players plan the way ahead…
Gold Seal updates broking diploma
28 September 2015
Training provider Gold Seal will release its updated broking diploma later this year…
UAC offers networking chance for NZ brokers
28 September 2015
The Underwriting Agencies Council will host a free seminar and expo for New Zealand brokers next month, providing an opportunity to meet local and Australian underwriters…
NSW workers’ comp scheme honours Allianz
28 September 2015
Allianz has won an “excellence and innovation in injury management” award for its work on psychological injuries…
Strategy chief makes women’s award shortlist
28 September 2015
IAG Chief Strategy Officer Leona Murphy has been named a finalist in the Australian Financial Review/Westpac 100 Women of Influence Awards…
Queensland premium campaigner in running for award
28 September 2015
Northern Australia Insurance Premiums Taskforce advisory panel member Margaret Shaw is a finalist in next month’s Queensland Regional Achievement & Community Awards…
FOS to hold open forums
21 September 2015
The Financial Ombudsman Service will host general insurance open forums in Melbourne and Sydney on October 7 and 14 respectively…
Real helps more children’s groups
21 September 2015
Real Insurance has awarded grants to 10 community groups under its Real Needs program…
NIBA revamps broker connection website
21 September 2015
The National Insurance Brokers Association has overhauled its Need a Broker website, making it more user-friendly for householders and small businesses…
Seminars aim to improve workplace safety
21 September 2015
Safe Work Australia is offering free “virtual seminars” on workplace safety next month, in a bid to prevent accidents and increase productivity…
Legal eagles fly in for AILA gathering
21 September 2015
A smorgasbord of legal topics awaits delegates at the Australian Insurance Law Association’s annual conference in Melbourne next month…
Sector leads the way in jobs market
14 September 2015
Insurance and finance offer the strongest jobs prospects as Australia continues to adjust to the end of the mining boom, according to Manpower…
NTI stalwart named transport ‘icon’
14 September 2015
Leading heavy motor insurer National Transport Insurance’s National Industry Affairs Manager Owen Driscoll has been recognised for his service to the transport industry…
Suncorp appoints statutory claims manager
14 September 2015
Suncorp Commercial Insurance has appointed Jane Stafford as EGM Statutory Claims…
Brokers help QBE Foundation pick worthy causes
14 September 2015
Delegates at the National Insurance Brokers Association Convention in Melbourne were invited to vote for charities to receive $5000 grants…
Arthur J Gallagher makes Hobart appointment
14 September 2015
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Dan Quintin as its new Hobart Branch Manager…
Flood management group calls for conference submissions
14 September 2015
Floodplain Management Australia is seeking quality papers on a range of issues, including insurance, as it prepares for its conference next year…