ANZIIF announces new CEO
23 October 2023
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has named its new CEO, following Prue Willsford’s decision to step down after a decade...
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Sign up for webinar on motor claims tech challenges
23 October 2023
A free webinar, organised by insuranceNEWS.com.au and repair management expert AAMC, will be held next month to dissect the impact of technology challenges on motor insurance claims...
AFCA to provide updates at virtual member forum
23 October 2023
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority leadership team will provide an update to members at a two-day virtual member forum next month...
Markel names Queensland head
23 October 2023
Markel has hired former Axa XL executive Stephen Rogers as Head of Queensland...
BHSI appoints Queensland underwriting manager
23 October 2023
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has announced Sami Jaghbir as its new underwriting manager for Queensland...
NIBA announces broker, underwriter awards
16 October 2023
Finsura Insurance Broking Corporate Account Manager Barry Sonter has won the 2023 Broker of the Year award, the National Insurance Brokers Association has announced...
Loss adjuster David Finney dies
16 October 2023
Chartered Loss Adjuster David Finney has died after a long illness...
AFCA announces new board member
16 October 2023
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has appointed Swati Dave to its board as a non-executive director...
‘Hero’ role key to changing public perceptions: Xceedance
16 October 2023
The insurance industry must change its public image to avoid an ongoing talent shortage, an executive with consulting and technology firm Xceedance says...
GB appoints new client research head
16 October 2023
Gallagher Bassett Australia has named Ben Middleton as its new Head of Client Insights as it looks to expand its services...
AICLA Victoria to hold annual awards night in December
16 October 2023
The Australasian Institute of Chartered Loss Adjusters will hold its annual Victorian division awards night on December 14 at Melbourne’s Crown Palladium...
Hundreds return to NIBA Convention’s ‘spiritual home’
09 October 2023
The National Insurance Brokers Association Convention is under way on the Gold Coast, with organisers estimating attendance at 750...
Guy Carpenter appoints regional advice chief
09 October 2023
Blake Dimitrijevic has been appointed to the role of Head of Capital Advisory, Asia Pacific at Guy Carpenter...
GB announces organisational development hire
09 October 2023
Gallagher Basset has appointed Ruth Wilden as its Organisational Development Specialist...
Risk Frontiers talks El Nino, quake hazard
09 October 2023
Natural hazard risk consultant Risk Frontiers will run an in-person seminar this month on El Nino, drought prediction using machine learning and earthquake hazards facing highly populated buildings...
Steadfast CEO, Human Rights Commissioner feature at Dive In
02 October 2023
This year’s Dive In inclusion and diversity in insurance festival ran over three days last week, featuring industry leaders and experts in equality...
ANZIIF names finalists for New Zealand awards
02 October 2023
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has announced the finalists for its New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards...
Crawford names new state heads for major and complex loss team
02 October 2023
Crawford & Company has announced two new leadership appointments to its state major and complex loss teams...
ANZIIF announces board additions
02 October 2023
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has appointed Resolution Life Australasia CEO Tim Tez and AIA Australia Communications and Corporate Affairs GM Sarah Phillips to its board...
Two actuaries awarded for sustainability work
25 September 2023
The Actuaries Institute has crowned Finity Consulting Principals Rade Musulin and Sharanjit Paddam with this year’s Actuary of the Year Award for their work in developing solutions for climate change and sustainability...