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Levee ‘long overdue’ as Bundaberg counts cost of floods

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:10:37 GMT

Northwest Insurance MD David Coe has weighed in on the challenge facing Bundaberg and surrounding areas after the Burnett River catchment flooded last week...

NIBA launches 2026 convention with future focus

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:10:30 GMT

This year’s National Insurance Brokers Association Convention will centre on the theme “future ready”...

Fleeing Ferrari owner wins $200k crash payout

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:10:24 GMT

A Ferrari driver who collided with a BMW will have his claim paid despite immediately leaving the crash scene and not opening his door when police arrived at his home...

Rise to cyber challenge or face consequences, industry told

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:10:17 GMT

Specialist cyber risk adviser Infosure has called on brokers to “get ahead” of the threat facing business clients...

Consultant aims to connect brokers and networks

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:10:10 GMT

Brokers choosing between authorised representative networks struggle with a lack of transparency and information that is difficult to compare, the director of a service launched to provide independent guidance says...

Steadfast platform adds Chubb PI

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:10:03 GMT

Chubb will offer its professional indemnity products on the Steadfast Client Trading Platform...

Truck, fleet experts Insuret and ATL to merge

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:09:56 GMT

Transport specialists Insuret and ATL will combine to form a single platform for fleet and trucking insurance in the Envest underwriting group...

Network Insurance House makes Alfa move

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:09:49 GMT

Steadfast-owned Network Insurance House has formed a strategic partnership with Sydney-based Alfa Insurance Brokers...

Grace buys northern Add-on, eyes strata expansion

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:09:42 GMT

Perth-based broker Grace Insurance will acquire Darwin’s Add Insure and plans to establish a dedicated strata team...

NZ intermediary changes path with Steadfast

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:09:32 GMT

New Zealand brokerage Long Burroughs has partnered with Steadfast following the repurchase of its equity shareholding from Insurance Advisernet...

Informed consent rules ‘push brokers to general advice’

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:29:38 GMT

Legislation making brokers obtain consent for commissions has led some to shift to a general advice model on less complex products such as home insurance – meaning consumers could miss out on critical guidance...

‘No dancing allowed’: club sounds alarm on PL ‘market failure’

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:29:08 GMT

A Melbourne live entertainment venue has called on the federal government to introduce a statutory scheme for the sector due to public liability insurance market failure...

Brokers prepare for claims as significant events declared

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:20:24 GMT

The Insurance Council of Australia has made two significant event declarations covering NT flooding, including Katherine and surrounding regions, and Queensland flooding, including the Bundaberg region and Burnett River catchment...

Steadfast’s Mathieson stresses the importance of advice

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:49:37 GMT

Broking chief Tim Mathieson says AI is set to impact “transactional” roles, and intermediaries need to focus on risk management and advice...

Miramar Group ‘just getting started’

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:49:11 GMT

New Steadfast-owned underwriting brand Miramar Group says supporting brokers is a key goal as it begins operations...

Veldsman starts with Gallagher

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:49:01 GMT

Marsh’s former head of corporate and commercial for the Pacific business Johannes D Veldsman has started in his new role with Gallagher Australia...

NIBA subcommittee gives NT members ‘loud and clear’ voice

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:48:43 GMT

The National Insurance Brokers Association has launched a subcommittee in NT to give members in remote areas a “strong voice, meaningful opportunities for connection, and access to industry-leading support and representation”...

Markey appoints third-generation family successor

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:48:31 GMT

NSW brokerage Markey Insurance Brokers says Max Markey will become EM of broking and operations...

Bright blackspot: regional intermediary calls for disaster pool

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:10:18 GMT

A brokerage has told an inquiry that a natural disaster reinsurance pool is the “only credible pathway” to restoring insurance affordability and access in regional Australia...

Underinsurance creating claim delays, broking chief warns

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:10:12 GMT

Widespread underinsurance issues are blowing out claims timelines as insurers are increasingly forced to investigate whether payments need to be reduced, Insurance Advisernet MD Shaun Standfield says...