All the action from the NIBA Convention tops the line-up of topics on the latest Insurance News podcast. As reported, NIBA launched its new code, presented insurer and individual awards, and released ...

AFCA says this financial year it “expects insurers to focus not only on managing complaints but also on addressing recurring causes, including claims delays, poor communication, inadequate ...

IAG says positive momentum continued in the first quarter and it is on track to deliver earnings guidance for this financial year while pursuing efficiencies to keep insurance affordable. “The ...

Marsh Risk head of cyber for the Pacific Brylee Jaghbir says insurers may receive business interruption claims, depending on how much insureds rely on their websites for revenue.

The Insurance Council of Australia has sent its revised code of practice to the corporate regulator for approval, following consultations on the draft document. The code has been submitted to the ...

AUB Group has struck an agreement to buy Aon’s One Underwriting Australia, strengthening its agencies offering. Agencies CEO Denis Morrissey says the transaction brings an expanded suite of products, ...

Alison Gemmell and Alyssa Sanfilippo took top honours at the NIBA Convention this week. Ms Gemmell, Aon’s Gold Coast-based national client leader, was crowned broker of the year by the National ...

The drop was led by a 14% decrease in property pricing as strong risk appetite drove competition for business, the global broker says. Prices in the Australia-led Pacific region have now fallen for 11 ...

The industry ombudsman has backed Suncorp’s rejection of a car crash claim, saying it is “not persuaded” the damage was accidental. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority says it prefers the ...

Zurich has won NIBA’s large general insurer award, with NTI crowned best underwriting agency and Liberty the top specialty insurer for the sixth straight year. The National Insurance Brokers ...

Consumer groups have welcomed broker code changes that strengthen strata protections compared with the draft version and the previous document. Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby chair Tyrone ...

Kathleen Warden has begun work as Chubb head of property and casualty for Australia and New Zealand. She has been AIG Australia CEO since May last year, but she resigned in April and her notice period ...