Insurance defies pressure on recruitment
15 June 2015
Insurance and finance companies have bucked the national trend and stepped up demand for new staff, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey for the third quarter…
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Allianz fills state manager role
15 June 2015
Allianz’s former national key account manager Rob Funnell has been appointed Victoria and Tasmania State Manager, Broker & Agency Commercial…
RMIA to set up risk officer networks
15 June 2015
The Risk Management Institution of Australasia will establish chief risk officer networks in every state as part of its RISK2020 strategy…
APIG makes date for national conference
15 June 2015
The Australian Professional Indemnity Group has announced details of its national conference and gala dinner…
Aon Australia staff lend a hand to charities
15 June 2015
Aon Australia executives led the way at last week’s Global Service Day initiative, which is part of the group’s corporate social responsibility drive to help charities…
RMIA opens nominations for risk awards
15 June 2015
The Risk Management Institution of Australasia has opened nominations for its risk manager, risk consultant and risk student of the year awards…
Marine forum to focus on steel shipments
15 June 2015
The Melbourne Marine Insurance Forum will focus on the shipment of steel cargo when it meets tomorrow at the offices of Colin Biggers & Paisley…
Insurers look beyond salaries in fight for skilled staff
09 June 2015
The insurance market continues to experience an acute skills shortage, according to this year’s Hays Salary Guide…
NIBA picks regional award finalists
09 June 2015
The National Insurance Brokers Association has announced its regional award finalists for SA/NT and NSW/ACT…
Allianz executive honoured
09 June 2015
Allianz Chief GM Workers’ Compensation Helen Silver has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours…
Austbrokers appoints development manager
09 June 2015
Mark White has left Allianz to join Austbrokers as Partner Development Manager…
Claims Convention promises wide-ranging line-up
09 June 2015
Speakers from Lloyd’s, QBE, Aon and Allianz will feature at this year’s Claims Convention in Sydney in August…
CQIB names award winners
09 June 2015
The Council of Queensland Insurance Brokers has presented its Peter McCarthy young professional award to Rebecca Challenor, while QBE Insurance has won the all-rounder award…
RMIA to shake up certification system
09 June 2015
The Risk Management Institution of Australasia has updated and expanded its certification framework…
Queensland brokers step up for charity
09 June 2015
Four fit young brokers from Brisbane have taken 810 bold steps in the fight against cancer…
UAC embarks on five-year expansion plan
01 June 2015
The Underwriting Agencies Council has adopted a five-year plan to extend its reach into Asia…
Steadfast names broker board
01 June 2015
Steadfast has established a broker board to provide expertise to the company board…
IAG leader wins Singapore scholarship
01 June 2015
IAG claims executive Cheryl Chantry has secured a scholarship to attend a leadership program in Singapore…
UK exec takes permanent Willis Australia role
01 June 2015
Willis Australia has appointed former Willis UK executive Helene Madell as Broking Services GM…
Stream appoints local operations chief
01 June 2015
Claims services provider Stream Group has appointed James Gerrie as National Manager Australian Operations…