GB exec completes charity ride
01 April 2019
Gallagher Bassett executive Shaun Meehan has completed a challenging seven-day cycle tour across Tasmania, in support of programs to address chronic pain…
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Steadfast Convention hits Gold Coast
25 March 2019
More than 2300 people flocked to the Gold Coast for the 21st annual Steadfast Convention – the largest insurance convention in Australasia…
JLT pays tribute to much-loved broker
25 March 2019
Tributes have been paid to Adelaide-based JLT broker Trevor Hole, who recently lost his battle with illness aged 63…
Aon appoints WA mining consultant
25 March 2019
Aon has appointed Charlotte Hood as a Principal Consultant for its WA resources team…
Floodplain Management Australia sets conference, awards date
25 March 2019
The annual Floodplain Management Australia National Conference will take place in Canberra from May 14-17…
Marine forum discusses Arabian Sea disaster
25 March 2019
The explosion of the Maersk Honam container ship in the Arabian Sea will be examined at a Melbourne Marine Insurance Forum meeting next week…
UAC expo draws record numbers
18 March 2019
Last week’s Underwriting Agencies Council annual Sydney expo drew a record 105 exhibitors this year as the event moved to the Hyatt Regency Hotel to cater for larger numbers…
Aon appoints Queensland director
18 March 2019
Aon has announced the appointment of Grant Rovelli as Southeast Queensland Regional Director, to lead growth in the area…
Insurance brokers debut on US top jobs list
18 March 2019
Insurance brokers rank second on an annual “best jobs” list in the US, with insurance advisers rated fourth…
NTI opens raffle for vintage truck
18 March 2019
National Transport Insurance says raffle tickets are available for the 1946 Ford “Jailbar” truck it is restoring to raise funds for motor neurone research…
NZ minister to address IAG climate change forum
18 March 2019
New Zealand Climate Change Minister James Shaw will speak at an IAG-hosted event in Auckland focusing on adaptation for global warming…
Seminar examines public liability issues
18 March 2019
The National Insurance Brokers Association will hold a breakfast seminar in Melbourne this week on public liability insurance, focusing on sub-contractors and vicarious liability…
Progress still slow: Allianz diversity head
11 March 2019
Progress in achieving gender equality in the corporate world remains slow and vigilance is needed to maintain momentum, Allianz Australia Head of Diversity and Inclusion Edyta Torpy says…
New Actuaries Institute leader outlines agenda
11 March 2019
The Actuaries Institute has appointed OnePath non-executive director Nicolette Rubinsztein as President, succeeding Barry Rafe…
Wagga’s Peter Brown passes on the baton
11 March 2019
Prominent NSW regional broker Peter Brown will retire at the end of the month after 53 years in the industry…
QBE takes LGBTI inclusivity award
11 March 2019
QBE won the employee network category at last week’s Australian LGBTI Awards in Sydney…
Bushfire centre names new Chairman
11 March 2019
The Bushfire and Natural Hazards Co-operative Research Centre (CRC) has named Katherine Woodthorpe as its new Chairman…
GB appoints mental health manager
11 March 2019
Gallagher Bassett has appointed Paul Cassar to the new role of Strategic Manager Mental Health for Victoria…
Marine forum discusses claims matters
11 March 2019
Registration is open for next week’s Melbourne Marine Insurance Forum event on opportunities and risks learned from claims experience…
Industry has third-highest managerial pay gap
04 March 2019
Women holding managerial roles in the financial and insurance services sector get about 30.8% less in overall remuneration than their male counterparts, a new report says…