Industry debates scale of diversity challenge
14 March 2016
Insurers’ workforces should be as diverse as their customer bases, the recent Insurance Council of Australia annual forum was told…
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UAC forges partnership with US MGAs
14 March 2016
The Underwriting Agencies Council and American Association of Managing General Agents have announced a reciprocal agreement whereby each association becomes a member of the other…
Allianz offers work opportunities to displaced people
14 March 2016
Allianz Australia will employ up to 10 refugees and migrants over the next two years, under an innovative partnership with support group Settlement Services International…
Steadfast IRS appoints new EGM
14 March 2016
Well-known industry veteran David Upton has been appointed EGM at Steadfast IRS, the company has confirmed in response to a query from insuranceNEWS.com.au…
QBE marks three decades as a Swans supporter
14 March 2016
QBE Australia last week celebrated 30 years of sponsoring AFL club Sydney, as the Swans launched their new season at the Sydney Cricket Ground…
Insurance hiring slows, but sector still leads way
14 March 2016
Insurance, finance and real estate anticipates more growth in recruitment in the June quarter than any other sector, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey…
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14 March 2016
Gold Seal hails ‘boom time’ in broker education market
07 March 2016
Broker education provider Gold Seal says the year has started with an “education activity boom”…
AUB snares financial services expert
07 March 2016
AUB Group has appointed Jordan Hawke, the former head of distribution at Suncorp Life, as its new life and financial services leader…
ANZIIF opens industry awards
07 March 2016
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has opened this year’s Australian Insurance Industry Awards for submissions…
Vero makes case for business interruption
07 March 2016
Vero has created a YouTube clip to show brokers and clients the importance of business interruption insurance…
Claims Convention promises technology focus
07 March 2016
Speakers at next month’s Asian Claims Convention in Phuket will discuss the impact of technology…
AICLA opens Carey Bird Scholarship
07 March 2016
Australasian Institute of Chartered Loss Adjusters members can now apply for this year’s Carey Bird Scholarship…
Building consultancy wins top award
07 March 2016
Building and engineering consultant ICPS Australia has won an Institute of Building Consultants award…
APIG branches out to western Sydney
07 March 2016
The Australian Professional Indemnity Group’s NSW chapter will hold a seminar called Mind the Gap in Parramatta on Thursday, under a push into western Sydney…
Treasurer headlines NSW infrastructure risk forum
07 March 2016
NSW Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian will be a keynote speaker at the Infrastructure Risk NSW forum at Parliament House in Sydney on March 31…
Seminar tackles maritime law
07 March 2016
Admiralty and maritime law will be discussed at a Federal Court of Australia seminar later this month…
RACQ Insurance announces key departures
29 February 2016
RACQ Insurance has confirmed the exit of three senior staff…
ANZIIF campaign targets young career-seekers
29 February 2016
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance has launched its Careers in Insurance campaign to attract graduates and young professionals…
NIBA names new WA director
29 February 2016
EBM Insurance Brokers joint MD Ward Dedman was confirmed as a new National Insurance Brokers Association director at last week’s annual general meeting…