Kennedys names new partner in Australia
04 December 2023
Kennedys has appointed Lucinda Lyons as a partner in Australia as it looks to boost its presence in the region...
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ANZIIF crowns IAG’s Amanda Whiting as leader of year
27 November 2023
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has awarded IAG NZ CEO Amanda Whiting with this year’s Insurance Leader of the Year honours in the 11th New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards...
IAG appoints EM Customer Relations, Regulatory and Transformation
27 November 2023
Jacqueline Rush has been appointed by IAG to “revolutionise” its complaints system using new technology...
HDI appoints marine specialist in Melbourne
27 November 2023
HDI Global has appointed Joel Richards to the role of Marine Underwriting Manager, Southern Region...
ASIC to hold industry workshop on First Nations consumers
27 November 2023
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is holding a free multi-industry virtual workshop this week on understanding and responding to the needs of First Nations consumers...
Allianz announces internal changes to broking support team
20 November 2023
Allianz has announced a series of role changes to accompany a revised broking service that aims to make “fundamental” improvements to the insurer’s interactions with intermediaries...
icare introduces claims competencies and skills assessment
20 November 2023
NSW state insurer icare will launch a Competencies & Skills Assessment as part of a new Professional Standards Framework that seeks to improve workers’ compensation outcomes...
FAR resource hub created as industry prepares for new accountability laws
20 November 2023
Clayton Utz has set up a resource hub for financial services firms preparing for the commencement of the Financial Accountability Regime...
AFCA board appoints two new directors
20 November 2023
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has appointed Raylene Bellottie and Yien Hong to its board, effective from January...
Wotton + Kearney announces key additions to cyber team
20 November 2023
Wotton + Kearney has appointed specialist litigator Nick Martin to its firm as a special counsel for its cybersecurity advisory practice...
Seven executives vying for UAC board positions
13 November 2023
Seven senior executives are vying for four vacancies on the Underwriting Agencies Council board, with results from a ballot to be announced at the annual general meeting next month...
Technical Assessing adds to team as business grows
13 November 2023
Loss adjuster Technical Assessing has made several new hires to support the business’s growing operations across the country...
Berkley, Lockton among Best Workplaces for Women
13 November 2023
Lockton Australia, Berkley Australia and workers’ compensation specialist EML have been named on a list of Best Workplaces for Women...
Sedgwick recognised for workplace diversity, inclusion commitment
13 November 2023
Loss adjuster Sedgwick says its commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion has been a positive for the business and its employees...
Meridian Lawyers opens ACT operations
13 November 2023
Specialist law firm Meridian Lawyers has announced it will expand its operations into ACT with the launch of a new office and team...
Risk management recognised at RM Advancer Awards
06 November 2023
Vero and GIO have announced the winners of the 15th edition of the RM Advancer Awards, which celebrate best practices in risk management...
AILA names Melanie Quixley President
06 November 2023
The Australian Insurance Law Association has named Melanie Quixley, a principal with the Brisbane office of Barry Nilsson, as president in board changes finalised after the annual general meeting...
ANZIIF announces panel for 35th GI breakfast
06 November 2023
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has announced a panel of industry experts, headlined by Insurance Council of Australia COO Kylie MacFarlane, for its annual General Insurance Breakfast, held next month...
Howden announces partnership with Victoria Racing Club
06 November 2023
The Victoria Racing Club has named Howden Australia as its new official insurance partner and sponsor for the Melbourne Cup Carnival...
North Queensland insurance community raises $70,000
06 November 2023
The North Queensland Insurance Charity Benefit and Trade Show, held over two days last month in Townsville, raised $70,000 for Ronald McDonald House North Australia...