NIBA hands out education scholarships
01 June 2015
The National Insurance Brokers Association College has awarded four brokers its annual study grants, including the Frank Earl Memorial Scholarship…
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Steve Ball’s funeral details announced
25 May 2015
The funeral for Steve Ball, one of the Australian insurance industry’s most respected and popular insurance brokers, will be held in Sydney on Friday…
Educator calls for end to ‘tick-a-box’ training
25 May 2015
The “tick-a-box” approach to insurance broker education is the most important issue facing the industry, says Gold Seal MD Sheila Baker…
ANZIIF names first NZ-based president
25 May 2015
Karl Armstrong has become the first New Zealander to be made President of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance since its formation in 2000…
Tributes paid to Brisbane’s Bob Hardie
25 May 2015
Tributes have been paid to popular Queensland broker Bob Hardie, who has died aged 64 following a long battle with cancer…
Vero releases quiz for brokerage clients
25 May 2015
Brokers can put their SME clients to the test with the latest marketing tool from Vero…
ANZIIF honours outstanding members
25 May 2015
Three leading insurance professionals have been recognised for their contribution to the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance…
RIMS opens risk forum registration
25 May 2015
The Risk and Insurance Management Society has opened registration for its Risk Forum Australasia event in Melbourne…
Scientist nominated for disaster resilience studies
25 May 2015
A young scientist who has worked to improve disaster resilience in the Asia-Pacific region has been nominated for the APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education…
Suncorp staff conquer desert for charity
25 May 2015
Four Suncorp employees have completed a 300km, 10-day trek through some of the country’s most remote areas, raising more than $50,000 for the charity Youngcare…
Tributes pour in for Steve Ball
18 May 2015
Messages of condolence and tributes for JLT Australia Chairman Steve Ball are pouring into the company’s Sydney headquarters following his death in the UK on Friday…
NIBA names WA broker award finalists
18 May 2015
The National Insurance Brokers Association has announced the shortlist for its WA awards…
ICWA goes the extra mile (or 2000km) to settle claims
18 May 2015
Insurance Commission of Western Australia claims officers travelled more than 2000km across the outback to settle outstanding motor vehicle injury claims…
CGU veteran goes it alone
18 May 2015
CGU National Underwriting Manager Professional Risks Jun Acance is leaving the insurer to start his own business…
RIMS board appoints Lend Lease risk chief
18 May 2015
Lend Lease’s Group Head of Risk and Insurance Kevin Bates has been appointed to the board of the Risk and Insurance Management Society’s Australasian chapter…
Former broker joins Coastal
18 May 2015
Derek Wickett has joined Coastal Insurance Brokers in the Melbourne suburb of Braeside as a Director…
RMIA votes on directors
18 May 2015
The Risk Management Institution of Australasia has received nominations for the election of up to five directors…
NZ awards add new youth, women’s employer prizes
18 May 2015
Applications have opened for this year’s New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards, which feature four new categories…
NIBA unveils NSW young broker contenders
11 May 2015
The National Insurance Brokers Association has announced three NSW finalists for its annual young professional broker award…
‘Highly regarded’ pair join ICA board
11 May 2015
The Insurance Council of Australia has appointed two new directors to its board, bringing the number of members to 12…