What’s New from UAC Members

National law firm Meridian Lawyers has secured the appointment of cyber law and IT liability expert, Principal Matthew Pokarier, to its national insurance team. His arrival brings the number of hires to the firm to more than 110 this calendar year. Matthew has a career spanning more than 25 … [Read more...] about Meridian Lawyers secures cyber expert from Clyde & Co

Community Underwriting is pleased to announce the completion of its Small Grants Program for 2023. Under our unique business model, Community Underwriting allocates 5% of our annual surplus to clients that have renewed their insurances with us. Our insurer partners Berkley Insurance Australia and … [Read more...] about Community Underwriting 2023 Grants Program Recipients

Struggling in a skills shortage market According to the Hays Salary Guide FY23/24, a survey of more than 14,000 respondents revealed that 90% of insurance employers noted a shortage of skilled employees. In fact, the insurance sector ranked seventh among the industries most affected by skill … [Read more...] about How Australia’s Insurance Companies are Combating Talent Shortages with International Talent Partnering

A practical, business-focussed compliance workshop for the insurance industry from UAC Business Service Member Compliance Advocacy Solutions.  Download the flyer and purchase tickets here.  … [Read more...] about Compliance Advocacy Workshop

UAC is proud to support the General Insurance Claims Handling Framework. Please find a PDF copy of the Framework below, along with a link that provides further details: General Insurance Claims Handling Framework - Webpage Claims Handling Framework PDF If you have any queries regarding … [Read more...] about ANZIIF General Insurance Claims Handling Framework

Lloyds virtuoso brings technical excellence to fast-growing Underwriting Agency. Australasia Underwriting (AUPL) welcomed Derek Harding to its leadership team this month. Derek brings decades of underwriting leadership experience within Lloyds and globally across three continents. He will focus … [Read more...] about Derek Harding joins Australasia Underwriting Leadership Team

CRAWFORD & COMPANY® APPOINTS NEW AUSTRALIA PRESIDENT With 30+ years of industry experience, Jonathan Hubbard takes the reins ATLANTA (July 31, 2023): Crawford & Company® (NYSE: CRD-A and CRD-B) has appointed Jonathan Hubbard as president, Australia, to take effect from August 21, … [Read more...] about Breaking News: Crawford appoints new President

Rhodian Group, an incubator and accelerator of Australian underwriting agencies (backed by Amwins), has announced its first agency to market, Halo Underwriting. Halo is a Property and Liability agency backed by Lloyds of London, focusing on hard to place risk across SME/mid-market segments within … [Read more...] about Rhodian Group launches its first underwriting agency, Halo Underwriting