INsight podcast feature episode published
06 June 2022
A special podcast series focused on this year’s Vero SME Index report has published its second episode...
The Professional
Blue Zebra hires pricing and underwriting strategy head
06 June 2022
Underwriting agency Blue Zebra has appointed Jason Cunningham as Head of Pricing and Underwriting Strategy...
Insurers honoured at Australian LGBTQ inclusion awards
06 June 2022
The insurance industry has been recognised at this year’s Australian LGBTQ Inclusion Awards, with QBE becoming the first insurer to qualify for top level platinum employer status, while NRMA took out the “most improved” gong...
RACQ pledges $2.1 million to flood affected communities
06 June 2022
RACQ says it will provide $2.1 million to assist community and sports groups in southeast Queensland affected by flooding...
MMIF sets date for Winter Warmer event
06 June 2022
The Melbourne Marine Insurance Forum has announced its annual Winter Warmer event for July 7...
NTI underwriter wins next gen award
30 May 2022
NTI Marine Underwriter Yijing Vicky Zhang has won the 2022 Young Insurance Professionals and Barry.Nilsson. Next Gen Insurance Leader Award...
'It will make things better': Suncorp employees form Indigenous support group
30 May 2022
First Nations employees at Suncorp are forming a resource group to provide support and advocate on behalf of Indigenous staff...
ANZIIF continues Making a Difference Awards
30 May 2022
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has confirmed this year’s Making a Difference Awards...
Wotton + Kearney opens Adelaide office
30 May 2022
Wotton + Kearney has expanded into its seventh city across Australia and New Zealand, with Financial Lines Partner Nick Lux to lead a team in a newly-opened Adelaide office and recruit new insurance lawyers...
Zurich chief raises $11,000 with outback car trek
30 May 2022
Zurich’s Sydney-based Head of Group Insurance Darren Wickham has raised more than $11,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service...
New podcast discusses broker value
23 May 2022
A series of podcasts produced by insuranceNEWS.com.au in partnership with Vero has launched, focusing on the detailed findings of the latest SME Index...
Insurance chiefs to sleep out for Vinnies next month
23 May 2022
Insurance leaders are again participating in the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout fundraiser, now in its 17th year and held over one of the coldest nights to support Australians vulnerable to homelessness...
ANZIIF confirms return of New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards
23 May 2022
The New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards are set to be hosted in person in Auckland on November 30...
Aon Scholarship submissions sought
23 May 2022
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance is seeking applications for this year’s Aon Scholarship...
Cyber, floods to feature at AICLA Queensland event
23 May 2022
Challenges from the flooding catastrophe and cyber insurance issues will be among topics featured at next week’s Australasian Institute of Chartered Loss Adjusters Queensland claims conference...
Awards announced at AUB conference
16 May 2022
Finsura Insurance Broking veteran Barry Sonter has won the Frank Earl Award, re-established this year in memory of the Austbrokers’ director who passed away in 2010 aged 63...
Ardonagh Group launches education academy
16 May 2022
Ardonagh Group has launched an education academy that will benefit operations and staff across its global businesses including in Australia...
Mansfield Awards ceremony returns with additional category
16 May 2022
The Mansfield Awards, which recognise claims excellence, will this year include an additional category to recognise extraordinary acts of generosity, ingenuity and heart displayed by insurance professionals...
360 appoints strategic relationships head
16 May 2022
Sydney-based Sarah Moltzen has been appointed Head of Strategic Relationships and Engagement at 360 Underwriting Solutions...
AMA executive receives lifetime achievement award
16 May 2022
AMA Group Heavy Motor EGM Darren Wales has been presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his work in setting high standards in commercial vehicle collision repairs and driving best practice...