Registrations rise for NIBA Convention
26 August 2013
The National Insurance Brokers Association’s revamped convention program is proving popular, with registrations already up significantly on recent years…
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UK insurance staff ‘show most pride in their work’
26 August 2013
Insurance workers have more professional pride than staff in other sectors, according to a UK survey…
New ANZIIF chief to focus on Asia
19 August 2013
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance’s new CEO will prioritise expansion in Asia, group President Jonathon Fox says…
Allianz secures awards hat-trick
19 August 2013
Allianz has been named large general insurer of the year for the third time in a row at the Australian Insurance Industry Awards…
OAMPS chief joins NIBA board
19 August 2013
The National Insurance Brokers Association has added OAMPS Insurance Brokers CEO Mike Cutter to its board…
Actuary of the Year nominations to close
19 August 2013
Time is running out to apply for the Actuary of the Year award, with nominations closing on Wednesday…
Mead takes XL Asia-Pacific role
19 August 2013
XL Group says Jonathan Mead will transfer to its Sydney office in October to become Regional Client and Distribution Leader for the Asia-Pacific business…
Austbrokers recruits partner development head
12 August 2013
Austbrokers has appointed Nigel Thomas as Partner Development Manager…
Suncorp man takes Aon Benfield Scholarship
12 August 2013
Luke Sharkey of Suncorp Commercial Insurance has won this year’s Aon Benfield Scholarship…
Footy and office tips enlighten CGU forum
12 August 2013
Emphasising injury prevention and encouraging a work-life balance lead to a healthier workplace, whether it is an office or a football field, a CGU business insights session heard last week…
Actuaries Institute launches regulation seminar
12 August 2013
The Actuaries Institute is to hold a one-day seminar on regulation in the general insurance, life cover and superannuation industries…
APRA reveals scholarship winners
12 August 2013
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has announced the winners of this year’s Brian Gray Scholarship…
Willis expands expatriate risk team
12 August 2013
Willis has added three specialists to its expatriate risk team in Australia, as it pursues “significant growth opportunities” in the country…
In The Room set to go
12 August 2013
The first In The Room conference promises to be a “world-class” event, according to the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance…
Lumley appoints Queensland property head
12 August 2013
Janine Leach has been appointed State Property Manager for Lumley in Queensland…
Adjuster scores a prize treble
05 August 2013
A Sydney loss adjuster scored an awards hat-trick at the Australasian Institute of Chartered Loss Adjusters awards ceremony in Sydney on Thursday…
FOS calls for new panellists
05 August 2013
The Financial Ombudsman Service is seeking new panel members…
Insurance scholarship open for entries
05 August 2013
Law firm TurksLegal and the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance are seeking entries for their sixth annual Claims Scholarship…
Catlin expands coral reef survey
05 August 2013
The focus of the Catlin Seaview Survey’s coral reef project has shifted from the Great Barrier Reef to the Caribbean and Bermuda…
Rice Warner offers more super to female staff
05 August 2013
Actuarial group Rice Warner is offering female employees 2% more superannuation and other benefits, as it tries to bridge the gender gap in retirement savings…