The Broker
Howden recruits cyber lead from Lockton
11 September 2025
Jack Bassett has joined Howden as cyber lead for the Pacific region, rejoining the broking group after previously working in its UK accounts team...
Queensland broking body eyes membership growth
11 September 2025
The Council of Queensland Insurance Brokers held its annual convention last week, with president Danny Brandon giving an update on the group’s work and priorities...
Gallagher Re appoints two execs in Sydney
11 September 2025
Max Garratt and Russell Hails have joined Gallagher Re’s Australian team as executive directors...
‘No waterfall’: price rises persist in middle, Steadfast says
04 September 2025
Rate increases continue in the “mid market” despite talk of a softening environment and falling premiums, Steadfast CEO Robert Kelly has told a results briefing...
Gallagher hails ‘proven record’ of new CEO
04 September 2025
Gallagher has appointed Marsh executive Alex Lumby as its new CEO of Australian broking following a “thorough search process”...
Marsh recognises ‘significant contribution’ of departing chief
04 September 2025
Marsh has thanked former Pacific president Josh Roach – who left the business this week – for his impact and legacy...
‘Real risks’ remain amid NSW strata commission changes
04 September 2025
Commission savings should be passed to lot owners following NSW strata industry group remuneration changes, but scrutiny will still be needed, a consumer group says...
QBE compiles risk management panel
04 September 2025
QBE Australia Pacific has launched its Customer Solutions Panel – a list of risk management providers that helps brokers access services...
Zurich appoints financial lines underwriting head
04 September 2025
Robin Singh has taken the newly created role of Zurich national financial lines underwriting manager for Australia and New Zealand...
Load of trouble: insurer loses crane claim dispute
04 September 2025
An insurer that rejected a claim because it said a crane was not operated properly has lost a case before the financial services ombudsman...
NM set to make waves thanks to five-year Zurich deal
04 September 2025
NM Insurance says a long-term binder with capacity provider Zurich sets the agency up for further growth and gives brokers confidence in its future success...
Former Dual liability head joins FTA
04 September 2025
Underwriting agency FTA Insurance says Darren Hayes has joined as senior general liability underwriter for NSW and ACT...
NIBA salutes record response to industry survey
04 September 2025
More than 1000 professionals took part in the National Insurance Brokers Association’s annual market survey, setting a new record, president Richard Klipin says...
AUB model a ‘competitive advantage’ in UK growth push
28 August 2025
AUB Group expects its Australia and New Zealand “owner-driver” shared equity model will also support UK expansion as the company looks to grow its international retail business...
Insurer wins ‘forcible entry’ payout dispute
28 August 2025
A video producer who lost $90,000 of stock in a warehouse theft has failed to win a dispute over the size of his payout...
Pruscino brings ‘passion for broking’ to Steadfast
28 August 2025
Steadfast CEO Robert Kelly says new head of broker network Stella Pruscino will strengthen relationships and drive “network-wide initiatives”...
‘Something for everyone’ at NIBA Convention
28 August 2025
The National Insurance Brokers Association has revealed the line-up for this year’s convention on the Gold Coast...
Network principals gather to plan ‘continued success’
28 August 2025
Steadfast says almost 200 broker principals attended a forum designed to strengthen bonds in its network...
Brokers, agencies invited to tech event
28 August 2025
Members of the National Insurance Brokers Association, Underwriting Agencies Council and Insurtech Australia can attend a seminar exploring use of digital innovation to stay competitive and efficient...
NTI builds machinery repairer network
28 August 2025
NTI has launched a repair network for customers’ mobile plant and equipment...