The Broker
Cowbell brings in Canopius claims specialist
20 August 2026
Cyber specialist Cowbell has hired Ellen Brookes as a claims specialist in its Australian operation...
Arch recruits senior underwriter
20 August 2026
Arch Insurance Australia has appointed Dave Ha as senior executive assurance underwriter, as it expands its southern region focus...
Price rises drive Suncorp commercial earnings
13 August 2026
Suncorp’s commercial business delivered a stronger performance last financial year, lifted by price increases and improved loss ratios...
IAG profit dips amid ‘elevated natural perils’
13 August 2026
IAG’s full-year net profit fell 24.8% to $1.022 billion amid higher natural peril costs and after a business interruption provision release boosted the previous period...
Members see no value in code remuneration expansion: NIBA
13 August 2026
The National Insurance Brokers Association says its members are “overwhelmingly” against expanding code of practice remuneration disclosure requirements to all small business customers – but a significant stakeholder has accused the peak body of trying to “defend the indefensible”...
Claims committee to ‘ensure broker voices heard’
13 August 2026
A new committee of eight experienced brokers aims to strengthen the profession’s voice on claims issues...
Family fails in bid for total loss payout over death contamination
13 August 2026
An insurer must repair bedroom wall cracks contaminated with odour after a dead body was left for nine days at a homestead in remote Queensland, but it does not have to declare a total loss, the industry ombudsman has ruled...
Austcover, QIB fill key exec roles
13 August 2026
Peter Apolakiatis has been appointed GM at Steadfast-backed Austcover, succeeding Alan Moran, who is promoted to QIB Group Holdings chief broking officer...
Austagencies secures ACCC waiver to raise stake in tech specialist
13 August 2026
AUB subsidiary Austagencies has been cleared to buy an additional 20% stake in Sura Technology Risks without having to notify the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission...
Prevail broadens offerings with Primassure integration
13 August 2026
High net worth and farming specialist Prevail says its small business offerings have expanded following the integration of underwriting agency Primassure on August 1...
Mainstay mechanics cover joins Sunrise
13 August 2026
Mainstay Underwriting’s motor trade insurance has been added to the Ebix Sunrise Exchange platform...
Mitti targets new markets under old name
13 August 2026
Sydney-based Mitti Insurance has promoted John Blake to global CEO as it makes its first move into the US...
Arch ML product added to Ebix platform
13 August 2026
Arch Insurance Australia has launched its recently updated management liability offering on the Ebix Sunrise Exchange platform...
Tim Wedlock tributes transcend broking
06 August 2026
Tributes have continued to flow for broking leader Tim Wedlock, with the broader insurance industry and beyond recognising his remarkable contribution...
Police wait to question driver over crash that killed industry leader
06 August 2026
US investigators say they “have yet to determine” why an 87-year-old driver allegedly ran a red light at an intersection in Nashville at the weekend, killing Australian broking leader Tim Wedlock and injuring three other pedestrians...
Broker vindicated as ombudsman finds policyholder at fault on disclosure
06 August 2026
A commercial property owner who demanded her broker pay for storm damage repairs after her claim was rejected has lost a dispute before the industry ombudsman...
Cyber buyers eye cheaper cover
06 August 2026
Gallagher Re says polling at its Asia-Pacific cyber summit in Singapore found 94% of participants see insureds seeking cheaper rather than broader coverage, underscoring the competitive environment and the need to demonstrate value to policyholders...
Barnesy surprises crowd at McLardy McShane’s island getaway
06 August 2026
McLardy McShane raised more than $526,500 for charity at its latest annual conference...
Cowden names operations chief
06 August 2026
Charlotte Lau has been appointed national head of operations at Cowden – a role that includes responsibility for IT, plus people and culture...
Amwins expands nat cat energy offering
06 August 2026
Amwins Global Risks has expanded its natural catastrophe facility for renewable energy projects, increasing capacity to $US50 million ($71 million) per placement...