

Australia’s largest insurance broker cluster group, Steadfast, is proposing a public float. What will it mean to the shareholder
members of the currently unlisted private company? We speak to Chairman and CEO Robert Kelly.


The commercial fishing and pleasure craft areas of marine insurance are constantly changing niches that seem to ebb and flow as often as the tide.

The Bridgecorp legal case has caused shockwaves given its potential to impact across all areas of liability insurance. And while the directors and officers (D&O) insurance market is changing rapidly as a result, there are new opportunities for brokers.

As companies cut back staff, merge and consolidate, businesses are under threat of fraud and invasive acts by third parties, as well as from within. Keeping one eye on processes and the other on anything out of the ordinary could save businesses millions.
Zurich names Daniel Fogarty as their seventh Chief Executive Officer in 10 years as he succeeds the outgoing Shane Doyle.

On the back of ASIC's clamp down on use of the term 'independent' by those providing financial services, NIBA offers advice for insurance brokers, while the regulator also announces it has suspended a Menai-based brokerage following a surveillance.

The rise in internet shopping may be a contributing factor in the jump in frequency in claims in the commercial motor fleet insurance sector.

A new government report on climate change reaffirms the importance of insurance, while questioning the worth of insurance levies and taxes – again. NIBA CEO Dallas Booth gives his views on the report – and reiterates NIBA's desire to see governments implement the report's recommendations.

Research carried out by Macquarie Relationship Banking shows brokers are reluctant to harness the strength of social media. With only 7% utilising Twitter and 13% Facebook for business purposes.
The NIBA members-only Professional Indemnity Insurance facility has been renewed for a further 12 months, as of 1 May 2012.

The commercial fishing and pleasure craft areas of marine insurance are constantly changing niches that seem to ebb and flow as often as the tide.
15 May 2012
As companies cut back staff, merge and consolidate, businesses are under threat of fraud and invasive acts by third parties, as well as from within. Keeping one eye on processes and the other on anything out of the ordinary could save businesses millions.
27 Apr 2012
The Bridgecorp legal case has caused shockwaves given its potential to impact across all areas of liability insurance. And while the directors and officers (D&O) insurance market is changing rapidly as a result, there are new opportunities for brokers.
13 Apr 2012
Brooklyn took its networking NEXT initiative to Melbourne, featuring a guest appearance from Melbourne Storm's Ryan Hoffman. more
When management liability really comes into its own.
A flexible approach to work and study is a winning strategy for broker Gemma Gould.

Key figures from motor fleet insurance share their views on the big issues currently affecting the sector

Australia’s largest insurance broker cluster group, Steadfast, is proposing a public float. What will it mean to the shareholder
members of the currently unlisted private company? We speak to Chairman and CEO Robert Kelly.
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