Trade expert to speak at marine forum
16 February 2015
International trade economist and Victoria University lecturer Roberto Bergami will address the Melbourne Marine Insurance Forum tomorrow…
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US employers falling short of Gen Y expectations
16 February 2015
Almost half of US employees aged in their mid-20s and 30s are unhappy at work and plan to change jobs this year, according to an Aon Hewitt survey…
Mega-losses top bill at Hong Kong claims gathering
09 February 2015
A strong line-up of speakers has been confirmed for the Asian Claims Convention in Hong Kong next month…
UAC expo nears target
09 February 2015
The Underwriting Agencies Council has signed up the 17th exhibitor for its inaugural New Zealand expo next Monday…
NIBA sets targets for year ahead
09 February 2015
The National Insurance Brokers Association says furthering the broker community’s cause is a primary objective for this year…
Vero spruiks YP award
09 February 2015
Rebecca Wilson would re-enter “in a heartbeat” and Cameron Dee “couldn’t recommend it enough”…
UAC directors work on blueprint
09 February 2015
Underwriting Agencies Council board members have held a workshop to consider their business plan for the next three to five years…
Zurich joins ANZIIF promotional drive
09 February 2015
Zurich has become a corporate supporter of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance’s program to promote the insurance industry…
Ansvar rewards community aid groups
09 February 2015
Ansvar Insurance has announced the winners of its annual Community Education Program (CEP) grants for organisations supporting Australian youth…
McCabes wins industry award
09 February 2015
McCabes’ insurance division has been named Australian insurance law firm of the year by Corporate INTL magazine, for the second year running…
NZ expo heralds ‘truly trans-Tasman’ UAC
02 February 2015
The Underwriting Agencies Council is on course to hit a target of 20 exhibitors for its inaugural New Zealand expo…
Former ombudsman earns honour
02 February 2015
Insurance dispute resolution stalwart Dick Viney has been made a Member of the Order of Australia…
QBE underwriter secures scholarship
02 February 2015
Auckland marine underwriter Alistair Monk has won a $NZ10,000 ($9350) scholarship from the Insurance Council of New Zealand and the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance…
Insurers turn to temporary recruits for fire season: Hays
02 February 2015
Recruiter Hays forecasts strong demand for insurance professionals, including temporary staff, in the first three months of this year…
CGU seals sponsorship deal with Waratahs
02 February 2015
CGU is to sponsor the NSW Waratahs under a three-year deal with the reigning Super Rugby champions…
Valerie Baker award organisers offer deadline extension
02 February 2015
Entries for the Valerie Baker Memorial Award close on Friday, but organisers will consider an extension if would-be applicants are pressed for time…
Gallagher adds specialists to marine practice
02 February 2015
Veteran marine broker Jim Metters has been appointed Principal Broker at Arthur J Gallagher Australia…
AILA opens Ron Shorter award
02 February 2015
Applications are now open for this year’s Australian Insurance Law Association Ron Shorter Memorial Award for public speaking…
Employers Mutual names NSW workcover head
02 February 2015
Jason Lardelli has become Employers Mutual’s GM WorkCover NSW Operations, replacing Robyn Norman, who will retire mid-year…
Ace shuffles management pack
02 February 2015
Ace Insurance has promoted Queensland state manager Stuart Kerr to Casualty Manager for Australia…