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News Archive 2008

• BoM releases season's first cyclone warning

  Posted 19.12.2008
  The season's first potential tropical cyclone is developing in the Arafura Sea and by late tonight is expected to develop into a Category 1 cyclone that might later make landfall in the Wyndham-Prince Regent River area.
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• Insurance Council produces new market review publication

  Posted 18.12.2008
  The Insurance Council has announced the launch of 'Industry in Focus', a review of market-related data relative to the general insurance industry and that is on the public record
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• New President for NIBA

  Posted 15.12.2008
  The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) has elected Steve Lardner as NIBA President, following last Friday's annual general meeting in Sydney.
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• NSW Government rushes through SES Levy

  Posted 9.12.2008
  Legislation that was bundled up in the total Budget Bill and passed without any industry consultation gives effect to the NSW Government's decision to fund the State Emergency Services (SES) by way of levy on insurance policies effective from 1 July 2009.
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• World record taxes hit regional Victoria businesses

  Posted 8.12.2008
  Businesses in regional Victoria are now paying virtually a dollar in government taxes and charges for every dollar spent on insurance, according to the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA).
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• Flood alert eases in Northern NSW

  Posted 2.12.2008
  Despite earlier warnings of serious flooding around Tamworth, Wee Waa and Gunnedah, the waters are now expected to peak well below minor flood levels.
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• ASIC Changes to PDS Notification

  Posted 18.11.2008
  From 1 January 2009, notifications to ASIC about a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) must be made online.
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• Brokers slam 'cynical' new insurance tax

  Posted 12.11.2008
  The National Insurance Brokers Association has branded yesterday's imposition of an additional tax on insurance policyholders in New South Wales to fund the State Emergency Service as cynical and discriminatory.
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• 08-09 Cyclone Season Forecasts released

  Posted 11.11.2008
  Recently released Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) forecasts predict that the coming season will produce an 'above normal' level of cyclone and flooding activity in the Coral Sea, North-West Shelf and Northern regions of Australia. BoM warns of the likelihood of at least 2 coastal impacts in each region, with significant risk of at least one severe tropical cyclone coastal crossing during the season.
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• Brokers choose Sydney for 2009 Convention

  Posted 1.10.2008
  The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) will convene in Sydney next year for the 27th National Convention - the first time the event has been held in the nation's financial services centre.
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• The next big step for NIBA

  Posted 1.10.2008
  NIBA is continually developing its services to ensure that members have the tools to keep pace with constant change. As announced at the convention in Darwin, we are pleased to launch of the next big step for NIBA. For some time now the NIBA Board has been considering changes to the membership structure and ways to expand our QPIB system to better meet our industry's professional needs in the future.
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• QBE makes it seven in a row as broker favourite

  Posted 23.09.2008
  QBE Australia has won the highly coveted National Insurance Brokers Association's (NIBA) General Insurer of the Year award for the seventh year running.
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• Poustie wins NIBA's top Young Broker Award

  Posted 23.09.2008
  Western Australian senior account manager Ian Poustie has won the 2008 Warren Tickle Memorial Award at the 26th Annual NIBA Convention in Darwin. Mr Poustie, 31, from Zenith Insurance Services in Osbourne Park, was presented the award by Anthony Day from award sponsor Vero, along with a cheque for $5000.
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• NIBA recognises top Insurance Professional

  Posted 23.09.2008
  The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) has acknowledged Jardine Lloyd Thompson executive Stephen Ball's outstanding service to the association, awarding him the prestigious Lex McKeown Trophy at the 26th annual NIBA Convention in Darwin.
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• Brokers on Top in the 'Top End'

  Posted 15.09.2008
  The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) is preparing to host more than 700 broker delegates and insurance industry professionals from across Australia at the 26th NIBA Convention in Darwin later this month.
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• Victorian finalist named in Warren Tickle Memorial Award

  Posted 26.08.2008
  Phillips Financial Services Director Mark Van Der Haar has been named the Warren Tickle Memorial Award finalist for Victoria/Tasmania at a National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) event in Melbourne on Saturday.
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• NIBA board appoints new director

  Posted 14.08.2008
  OAMPS Chief Operating Officer David Wyner has been appointed to the Board of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) following its meeting in Melbourne today.
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• We work in interesting times...

  Posted 1.08.2008
  As the community faces a raft of new challenges, the insurance industry has some issues - and opportunities - to tackle
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• NIBA celebrates 25 years heading in the right direction

  Posted 24.07.2008
  The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) commemorated its 25th anniversary in Sydney on Tuesday with the launch of 'The Right Direction', a book recording the history of the broker association from its formation to current day.
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• Insurance premiums rising - cautiously

  Posted 20.07.2008
  NIBA brokers say competition is keeping rises in commercial lines low. Insurance premiums are rising, but it's gradual and uneven, according to data supplied by members of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) following the June 30 renewals period.
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• NSW finalist named in NIBA young broker award

  Posted 16.07.2008
  Regional broker Matthew O'Donnell was named the New South Wales finalist for the National Insurance Brokers Association's (NIBA) Warren Tickle Memorial Award on Saturday.
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• Brokers give IPART strong support

  Posted 3.07.2008
  Insurance brokers have wholeheartedly welcomed the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal's (IPART) draft report recommending the abolition of the fire services levy and reduction of stamp duties on insurance products.
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• Another fire insurance tax hike unfair, say brokers

  Posted 1.07.2008
  The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) says the Victorian Government's decision to further increase fire services levies (FSL) on insurance premiums, is making insurance a luxury for many households already struggling under the weight of fuel prices and high interest rates.
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• Our voice in the world

  Posted 5.06.2008
  In a globalised world industries need to speak increasingly with a single voice before key regulatory and supervisory players. With the World Federation of Insurance Intermediaries (WFII) we have this single voice. There is certainly a push among the regulators internationally, assisted by the International Society of Securities Commissions, to have relatively uniform legislation. And as we've seen from recent reports the new Federal Government has commenced discussions in the United States regarding mutual recognition in the finance sector.
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• Deadline for DOFI law start-up extended

  Posted 2.06.2008
  The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) welcomed a decision by the Federal Government to defer the deadline for the introduction of new reporting requirements for brokers placing business with direct offshore foreign insurers (DOFIs) for an additional three months.
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• Reform should stop states' $3.7 billion 'tax on tax'

  Posted 19.05.2008
  National Insurance Brokers Association Chief Executive Noel Pettersen has called on the Federal Government to include taxes on insurance premiums in its mooted 'root and branch' review of the taxation system, saying the time has come for the states to loosen their tax stranglehold on insurance premiums.
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• Outstanding young brokers aim for industry award

  Posted 10.04.2008
  Nominations for the National Insurance Brokers Association's (NIBA) Warren Tickle Memorial Award have closed and the selection of state finalists is now underway.
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• Newshot: update on anti-money

  Posted 7.04.2008
  The purpose of this update is to consolidate the information provided by NIBA to date on the Act and its impact on members, explain where the AUSTRAC relief process is up to and inform members what NIBA is proposing to do to assist in relation to compliance with the new legislation. The information distributed to some insurance brokers in certain cases by others has unfortunately not been entirely accurate and has caused some confusion.
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• Aiming at tomorrow today

  Posted 1.04.2008
  I'm often asked if the internet has impacted on insurance-buying. I may be wrong, but in commercial cover I don't think it has. However, there's little doubt that the power of e-commerce is unstoppable and competition from the likes of direct insurers, banks and other finance providers - and possibly other professions - will always be hovering somewhere in the future competitive mix.
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• Newshot: Anti money laundering update

  Posted 20.03.2008

  NIBA update on the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing act 2006

  • compliance reports and AUSTRAC reminder notices
  • status regarding premium funding exemption application and NIBA submission on AUSTRAC item 54 guidance

  
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• Brokers frustrated by more tax hikes on insurance

  Posted 6.03.2008
  Fire services levy (FSL) increases by the Victorian and New South Wales Governments will add to the problem of underinsurance in the community, the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) said today.
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• Change in Canberra indicates opportunity

  Posted 1.02.2008
  I trust that all readers have had a great break over the festive season and have managed to squeeze in as much quality time with families and friends as possible. Importantly, we should all be recharged and refreshed, ready to tackle the challenges of a new year in today's fast-moving world.
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