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Last chance to attend Insurance News conference

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:17:36 GMT

The final remaining spots can still be snapped up for this week’s Insurance News conference, which features an impressive line-up of speakers...

Marine veteran calls time on career

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:17:29 GMT

NTI’s national marine technical underwriter Michael Sullivan is to retire after more than five decades in the industry...

IAG exec to chair sustainable finance group

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:17:20 GMT

IAG CFO William McDonnell has been appointed chair of the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute, succeeding Cbus Super CEO Kristian Fok, who held the position since 2021...

Relive uni days with ANZIIF seminars

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:17:07 GMT

The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance says its first Business School event offers a “university-style learning experience”, featuring industry figures speaking on key topics...

Clyde & Co adds Sydney partner

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:16:58 GMT

Clyde & Co has appointed Jessica Thurtell as a partner in its Sydney office...

Industry failing to retain female talent: ANZIIF chief

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:15:49 GMT

Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance CEO Katrina Shanks has flagged the industry’s “systemic failure” to retain female leadership talent...

IAG partners on scholarship for Indigenous women

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:15:42 GMT

A new IAG-backed scholarship program will provide $120,000 over three years to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women pursuing careers in sectors including financial services...

Industry leaders unite for suicide prevention

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:15:30 GMT

Australia’s insurance leaders have raised $110,000 for LifeLine International and its mission to reduce deaths by suicide worldwide...

Arch appoints regional PI underwriting lead

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:15:16 GMT

Arch Insurance Australia has promoted Carey Sturgiss to southern region professional indemnity underwriting manager, covering Victoria, Tasmania, SA and WA...

Market Lane brings in NZ leader

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:52:42 GMT

Specialist underwriter Market Lane Insurance Group says Jo Mason will join its New Zealand business as MD on April 28...

How better communication builds lasting loyalty: free webinar

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:52:48 GMT

An Insurance News webinar brought to you by Guidewire and Smart Communications will examine the importance of every interaction in gaining customer loyalty...

Last chance to attend Financial Counselling resilience forum

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:52:40 GMT

Registration is still open for Financial Counselling Victoria’s Community Disaster Resilience Summit on March 17...

Liberty underwriting manager moves to reinsurance role

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:52:29 GMT

Liberty Specialty Markets casualty manager and assistant VP of NSW operations John Nicholls is transferring to the company’s reinsurance team...

WFI team ready to ride with Tour de Cure

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:52:11 GMT

WFI employees are gearing up for the Tour De Cure’s upcoming Signature Tour, taking on a nine-day bike ride from Canberra to Hobart to support cancer research...

Kennedys promotes regional and local managing partners

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:51:55 GMT

Law firm Kennedys has made two leadership appointments in its Australian and Asia-Pacific operations...

Gilchrist Connell brings in financial lines specialist

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:46:34 GMT

Gilchrist Connell has appointed David Chew as a principal in its Melbourne office...

Insurance News conference: last chance for discounted tickets

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:25:43 GMT

Time is ticking for those looking to secure early bird tickets to the upcoming Insurance News conference...

Vero names new broker engagement manager

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:25:33 GMT

Chris Kokalevski has been promoted to be Vero EM of broker partnerships...

Chubb fills partnerships, compliance roles

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:25:26 GMT

Chubb has made three key appointments in its Australian and Asia-Pacific operations...

Ardonagh seeks young innovator prize entries

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:25:15 GMT

UK-based Ardonagh Group’s charity arm has launched this year’s Bright Future Prize and is looking for young applicants to share in the £40,000 ($76,046) fund...