Chubb’s previous country president for Australia and New Zealand, Ben Howell, has begun proceedings in the Federal Court following his sudden exit from the company earlier this year.

Chubb’s previous country president for Australia and New Zealand, Ben Howell, has begun proceedings in the Federal Court following his sudden exit from the company earlier this year.

“Set the ... allocation to financial advice for 2026-27 at zero ... in recognition of the unsustainable impact on small businesses,” the association says in a submission to Treasury. The federal ...

Errors as AI connects to devices such as robots and cars can lead to injury, damage and new liability, WTW warns. When “physical AI” causes harm, responsibility may be shared among the manufacturer, ...

“Recurring problems” in claims handling remain a priority for the Life Code Compliance Committee, according to the independent watchdog’s 2025-26 annual report. The committee has already launched a ...

Acenda Life says Ross Miller will become chief commercial officer, taking over from Sean McCormack, who is stepping down. Mr Miller was previously group chief people and culture officer. Lisa Green, ...

The NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority has called for feedback on whether the workers’ compensation scheme’s psychiatric impairment rating scale is fit for purpose. A statutory independent ...

Bruce Cooper has been promoted to COO at loss adjuster Technical Assessing. Mr Cooper has been ACT state manager and executive loss adjuster for five years. He will now work with Technical Assessing’s ...

Entrepreneur and TV personality Nick Bell has posted a wanted ad seeking a Melbourne-based insurance broker partner for a new venture. The Shark Tank judge, who has founded and sold many businesses, ...

The QBE Foundation has awarded $600,000 to 12 charity and community organisations across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific through its local grants program. The projects will each receive $50,000 ...