NIBA names national charity partner
05 October 2026
The National Insurance Brokers Association will launch a charity partnership with Ovarian Cancer Australia at this month’s annual convention...
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UAC Leadership Academy invites applications
05 October 2026
The Underwriting Agencies Council Leadership Academy is inviting applications for its next intake after a successful inaugural year...
NT award winners crowned
05 October 2026
Gallagher account executive Tanya Edwards has won NT broker of the year at a gala dinner in Darwin...
NIBA takes professional development ‘beyond capital cities’
05 October 2026
Brokers in Queensland can attend a series of professional development, industry insight and networking events next month...
YIPs Victoria to host ‘Age of AI’ night
05 October 2026
Young Insurance Professionals Victoria will host an ‘Insurance in the age of AI’ event in Melbourne on Thursday October 15, featuring networking, drinks and canapes.
Wotton Kearney adds injury experts
05 October 2026
Law firm Wotton Kearney has recruited insurance partner Claire Gomo and special counsel Andrew Karasmanis to its Melbourne general liability team...
Non-compete 'ban' could hit industry hard
01 October 2026
Insurers and brokers could be significantly impacted by the federal government’s "non-compete" legislation, expected to come into force early next year, employment lawyers have warned...
Premium funders join finance code of practice
01 October 2026
A new finance industry code of practice has come into force that brings premium funders and other non-bank and specialist lenders under a single framework...
INsight podcast: what's the deal with ACCC, IAG and RAC?
30 September 2026
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's decision to block IAG's proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance is one of the main topics discussed on the Insurance News podcast...
How to fix 'fragmented, failing' communication – sign up for free webinar
29 September 2026
A free Insurance News webinar will break down how insurers can turn around communication with customers that too often is "fragmented and failing"...
Dual event raises vital charity funds
28 September 2026
More than 170 brokers and lawyers gathered at penthouse Luminare in Melbourne for insurer Dual Australia’s Melbourne charity event...
UAC crowns first Kurt Nilsen award winner
28 September 2026
CHU Underwriting Agencies national customer service team leader Anna Zeeng has been named inaugural winner of the Kurt Nilsen Entrepreneurial Spirit Award...
Former Zurich marine head joins QBE
28 September 2026
QBE Insurance has hired James Butchart as national portfolio specialist for marine and aviation...
Broker pathways changing as expectations rise
23 September 2026
Insurance broking is transitioning from an informal, experience-driven occupation to a more structured and professional career, driven by generational shifts in education, evolving skill requirements, and the need for clearer entry pathways, a new report says...
INsight podcast: comparators under pressure
23 September 2026
The corporate regulator's latest court action against an insurance comparison service is one of the main items discussed on the Insurance News podcast...
Final Dive In Festival under way
22 September 2026
Thousands of insurance professionals from across the world are coming together as this year’s AI-focused Dive In Festival begins today...
Lockton recruits Moore from Zurich
21 September 2026
Lockton has appointed Evan Moore as head of real estate, to strengthen the broker and risk specialist's capacity in the sector...
Canopius adds Asia Pacific claims, underwriting managers
21 September 2026
Melbourne-based Richard Adamczyk has been appointed senior claims manager Australia and New Zealand at Canopius Group...
Steadfast prioritises people at Dive In event
21 September 2026
Dive In, the annual global festival championing diversity, equity and inclusion across the insurance industry, is taking place next week and Australasian broker network Steadfast Group is hosting an online event open to all...
Sportscover celebrates 40th milestone
21 September 2026
Specialist sport and leisure underwriting agency Sportscover has marked its 40th anniversary with a celebration at the Melbourne Cricket Ground Olympic Room...