The Broker
New agency aims to ‘do things differently’
17 September 2026
Antipodean Underwriting says it aims to “do things differently” as the agency formally launches after months of preparations...
Envest Broking celebrates ‘best and brightest’ in Adelaide
17 September 2026
Envest Broking held its conference in Adelaide last week with brokers from Aviso and PSC joining business partners for the three-day event...
Javln sets out AI approach for brokers
17 September 2026
Insurance software provider Javln has weighed in on how brokers can best utilise artificial intelligence tools...
MB Insurance sees New Zealand opportunity
17 September 2026
Specialist underwriting agency MB Insurance is expanding into New Zealand with cover for prestige, luxury, high performance and classic vehicles after more than three decades operating in Australia...
BMS makes key claims appointment
17 September 2026
BMS Group has appointed Anna Capone as national head of general claims...
Soft market offers ‘window of opportunity’ for insureds
10 September 2026
Current insurance market conditions provide a “window of opportunity” for insureds to beef up their policies before the cycle turns, according to EBM...
Affordability, accessibility key in regulation: NIBA
10 September 2026
Affordability and accessibility should be treated as regulatory outcomes to avoid unnecessary compliance layers adding to costs for consumers, the National Insurance Brokers Association says...
Dismissal of broker for 'serious misconduct' ruled fair
10 September 2026
A Melbourne brokerage has successfully defended an unfair dismissal claim, with the Fair Work Commission ruling it was reasonable to view her doctoring of a document to change her job title as serious misconduct...
NIBA reveals community champion finalists
10 September 2026
Brokers who give back are again in the running for the annual community excellence member of the year award, presented by the National Insurance Brokers Association...
Steadfast Claims Solutions appoints COO
10 September 2026
Steadfast Claims Solutions says Theresa O’Halloran has joined as COO...
EQT to acquire McGill and Partners
10 September 2026
Private equity firm EQT, which last year considered a joint bid for AUB Group, will acquire UK-based broking firm McGill and Partners...
New Willis Re CEO set to start in March
10 September 2026
Willis Re says Neil Eckert, who co-founded reinsurer Conduit Re, will be joining the business as CEO...
Aviso Specialty appoints schemes and affinity COO
10 September 2026
Peter Sun has joined Aviso Specialty as COO for schemes and affinity...
BHSI brings venture capital cover to Australia
10 September 2026
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has launched a liability cover designed for venture capital managers and funds in Australia...
Bellrock moves for Lockton's Farquharson
09 September 2026
Andrew Farquharson has left Lockton to join Bellrock Advisory as practice leader, with responsibility for leading development of the firm’s markets function...
Broker code committee, AFCA sound commissions alarm with MPs
08 September 2026
The Insurance Brokers Code Compliance Committee and dispute ombudsman have written to the parliamentary inquiry into small business insurance to flag concerns over remuneration disclosure requirements in the new draft code...
Marsh picks new NZ leader
03 September 2026
Anna Scott has been promoted to CEO of New Zealand at Marsh Pacific...
360 adds commercial lines manager
03 September 2026
Ben Church has been appointed GM of commercial classes at AUB-owned 360 Underwriting Solutions...
Aon makes specialty appointments
03 September 2026
Aon Australia has appointed Hayley Pettit as chief broking officer for specialty, while Natalie Cotter and Emily Hallahan have become joint NSW leaders for financial institutions and professional lines...
Insurer’s ‘logic’ wins out in cyclone loss dispute
03 September 2026
The industry ombudsman says a reference to “business property” in a co-insurance clause did not require QBE to combine building and contents sums insured when calculating a claim payment...