Tag: liability

Mecon, Underwriting Agencies of Australia merge 7 July 2022 Steadfast-owned businesses Mecon Insurance and Underwriting Agencies of Australia (UAA) have ...

Greenwashing a risk ‘not to be ignored’

A rise in climate-related litigation in Australia, mirroring trends seen in overseas jurisdictions, has underlined the growing need for insurers ...

Sunken boat claim covered after fault undetected

Sunken boat claim covered after fault undetected 7 July 2022 A boat owner whose vessel partially sank due to an ...

Changing times: podcast discusses developing SME risks

Changing times: podcast discusses developing SME risks 7 July 2022 The fourth and concluding episode of a special podcast series ...

IT challenges delay key code section's implementation

The “disclosing remuneration” section of the National Insurance Brokers Association’s (NIBA) new code of practice will take effect a year ...

Commissions: an alternative view

The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) has been very clear about commissions – banning them would cause “significant detriment” to ...

Howden acquires NZ broker

Howden acquires NZ broker 7 July 2022 Howden Broking has announced the acquisition of New Zealand-based broker and risk manager ...

Construction industry seeing large premium increases

The construction industry is seeing some of the largest increases in premiums as inflation, supply pressures and natural catastrophes affect ...

Broker profile: 'Insurance has been very good to us'