Honan backs children’s art awards for Indigenous charity
29 March 2021
Honan Insurance Group is partnering with an online art exhibition and awards program celebrating the unique creativity of children...
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UAC Sydney expo draws 550 brokers
22 March 2021
The Underwriting Agencies Council says its recent Sydney expo had about 550 brokers and 74 exhibitors in attendance, a good sign for the industry as it looks to the post-pandemic landscape...
Marine insurance veteran Stephen Ford to depart
22 March 2021
Allianz is searching for a new CEO of its Allianz Marine & Transit underwriting business to succeed Stephen Ford, who will depart the role at the end of June after almost a decade...
AILA seeks Ron Shorter Award applications
22 March 2021
The Australian Insurance Law Association is inviting young insurance professionals to apply for this year’s Ron Shorter Award, a competition aimed at developing public speaking skills...
Suncorp NZ backs push for inquiry into anti-slavery laws
22 March 2021
Suncorp New Zealand has joined calls for an inquiry to determine if the country needs new anti-slavery laws to protect workers...
HBA Legal launches occupational health and safety service
22 March 2021
Crawford-owned HBA Legal has launched a dedicated occupational health and safety service in Australia, covering all aspects of workplace safety and compliance laws...
Vero to host SME Insurance Index webinar
15 March 2021
Suncorp insurer Vero will this week host a webinar on its latest SME Insurance Index insights...
Hollard seeks female brokers for leadership program
15 March 2021
Hollard is seeking applicants for this year’s Aspire Women Leaders Program, a year-long career development course tailored to female insurance brokers looking to become future business leaders...
Dive In 2021 to return in September
15 March 2021
This year’s Dive In festival will be back in September for its sixth year in Australia...
Austbrokers Comsure expands motor dealership team
15 March 2021
Austbrokers Comsure has hired Sydney-based Peter Wood and Tom Koksal in an expansion of its motor dealership expertise...
McNamara takes wheel at prestige motor insurer MB
15 March 2021
Prestige motor underwriting agency MB Insurance Group says MD Mike Mathews will retire next month and National Operations Manager Daniel McNamara, whose father formerly led the business, will take over the top role...
Allianz introduces gender affirmation leave
08 March 2021
Allianz Australia has introduced gender affirmation leave as part of efforts to create an inclusive culture and safe working environment...
Allianz, Suncorp, NRMA recognised for gender equality efforts
08 March 2021
Top insurers have been recognised by the Commonwealth Workplace Gender Equality Agency, receiving recognition for an active commitment to achieving equality for women...
icare names ‘Industry Champion’ winners
08 March 2021
icare has named the 10 recipients of its one-off “Industry Champion” awards in recognition of their contributions to the delivery of insurance and care services during the past year...
Loss adjuster Bill Campbell remembered
08 March 2021
Loss adjuster Bill Campbell, who established WE Campbell & Company in Sydney, has died after a long illness...
Picnic Labs, Our Ark make key appointments
08 March 2021
Picnic Labs, an insurtech that provides support for mutuals, has appointed Chris Overs as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer and Simone Collins as Senior Actuary...
NRMA Insurance donation supports launch of domestic violence helpline
08 March 2021
A support service for domestic violence victims has been launched with help from NRMA Insurance, which provided $2 million to support the cause...
Suncorp gets ‘tick’ for efforts against domestic violence
08 March 2021
Suncorp New Zealand has been recognised for its initiatives against domestic violence...
Financial services ‘will see surge in gig workers’
01 March 2021
As much as a fifth of the work of financial services firms is likely to be done by gig workers by 2026, driven by a need for digitally skilled talent at insurers and banks, a new PwC report says...
Actuaries Institute names new President
01 March 2021
KPMG senior partner and general insurance specialist Jefferson Gibbs has been appointed Actuaries Institute President...