Price conscious direct buyers baulk at using brokers: Vero SME Index
Direct insurance buyers that are reluctant to use brokers are increasingly citing price as the reason, as firms face cost...
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Tech firm launches underwriting agency with capacity backing from Allianz
Australian technology firm SafetyCulture has launched an SME-focused underwriting agency backed by capacity from Allianz. SafetyCulture Care will distribute its...
'Unambiguous instructions': broker wins dispute over damaged pontoon
A complainant who alleged that their broker breached its duty of care by selecting an inappropriate insurance policy will not...
McLardy McShane partners with Melbourne Demons
Melbourne-based brokerage McLardy McShane has announced a partnership with AFL team Melbourne Demons for the next two years. The announcement...
PetSure earns general insurance license
PetSure has received a license from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to operate as a general insurer...
Medicare claiming outage leaves general practices in limbo
“On and off all day, we couldn't access Medicare,” Ronan told newsGP, noting that the practice did not receive any...
Aussie insurance firm lifts lid on US juggernaut’s investment
“Rhodian was literally incorporated last week ,” said Lightbody. “In terms of a concept we've been working on it for...
Insurers, give war a chance?
He said, especially for international shipping, war insurance is a very popular product. ***Please put picture of Adel Dawood here*****...
Federal Court rules against insurer in indemnity dispute
Background Between 1991 and 2011, the UCPT held various professional indemnity (PI) insurance policies for continuous cover. It commenced proceedings...
AIA-funded trial successful in helping reverse effects of type 2 diabetes
Diabetes on the rise PREKURE chief science officer Grant Schofield said that diabetes diagnoses are on the rise, putting a...
