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Non-compete 'ban' could hit industry hard

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:29:04 GMT

Insurers and brokers could be significantly impacted by the federal government’s "non-compete" legislation, expected to come into force early next year, employment lawyers have warned...

Premium funders join finance code of practice

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:19:28 GMT

A new finance industry code of practice has come into force that brings premium funders and other non-bank and specialist lenders under a single framework...

INsight podcast: what's the deal with ACCC, IAG and RAC?

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:40:22 GMT

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's decision to block IAG's proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance is one of the main topics discussed on the Insurance News podcast...

How to fix 'fragmented, failing' communication – sign up for free webinar

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:34:06 GMT

A free Insurance News webinar will break down how insurers can turn around communication with customers that too often is "fragmented and failing"...

Dual event raises vital charity funds

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:01:21 GMT

More than 170 brokers and lawyers gathered at penthouse Luminare in Melbourne for insurer Dual Australia’s Melbourne charity event...

UAC crowns first Kurt Nilsen award winner

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:10:12 GMT

CHU Underwriting Agencies national customer service team leader Anna Zeeng has been named inaugural winner of the Kurt Nilsen Entrepreneurial Spirit Award...

Former Zurich marine head joins QBE

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:10:06 GMT

QBE Insurance has hired James Butchart as national portfolio specialist for marine and aviation...

Broker pathways changing as expectations rise

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:03:38 GMT

Insurance broking is transitioning from an informal, experience-driven occupation to a more structured and professional career, driven by generational shifts in education, evolving skill requirements, and the need for clearer entry pathways, a new report says...

INsight podcast: comparators under pressure

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:54:42 GMT

The corporate regulator's latest court action against an insurance comparison service is one of the main items discussed on the Insurance News podcast...

Final Dive In Festival under way

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:10:48 GMT

Thousands of insurance professionals from across the world are coming together as this year’s AI-focused Dive In Festival begins today...

Lockton recruits Moore from Zurich

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:44:30 GMT

Lockton has appointed Evan Moore as head of real estate, to strengthen the broker and risk specialist's capacity in the sector...

Canopius adds Asia Pacific claims, underwriting managers

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:44:22 GMT

Melbourne-based Richard Adamczyk has been appointed senior claims manager Australia and New Zealand at Canopius Group...

Steadfast prioritises people at Dive In event

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:44:09 GMT

Dive In, the annual global festival championing diversity, equity and inclusion across the insurance industry, is taking place next week and Australasian broker network Steadfast Group is hosting an online event open to all...

Sportscover celebrates 40th milestone

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:43:23 GMT

Specialist sport and leisure underwriting agency Sportscover has marked its 40th anniversary with a celebration at the Melbourne Cricket Ground Olympic Room...

Steadfast earns ‘great workplace’ tag

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:43:13 GMT

Steadfast Group has received certification from workplace accreditor Great Place to Work...

Aviso Specialty names new corporate chief

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:42:35 GMT

Thomas Delaney has been appointed head of corporate at Aviso Specialty...

CQIB finalises board at AGM

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:42:21 GMT

Regional Insurance Brokers group GM Danny Brandon has been re-elected Council of Queensland Insurance Brokers president...

Guidewire appoints Levy to APAC role

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:30:08 GMT

Guidewire has appointed Zack Levy as senior director of professional services, Asia-Pacific, based in Sydney...

INsight podcast: time to act on Melbourne crime

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:12:47 GMT

The upcoming Victorian election and the message to politicians from insurers is the main discussion point on the latest episode of the Insurance News podcast...

Global insurance comms expert targets local sector

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:45:51 GMT

Quadient, which operates in 26 countries, will present a free Insurance News webinar on October 14 as it expands its presence in the Australian insurance sector...