June Member EDM

UAC Brisbane Market Exchange

UAC looks forward to seeing members in Brisbane, Wednesday 10 July. If you haven’t registered, please email traceyclaridge@uac.org.au as spaces are now limited.

Brokers: Entry is complimentary.

UAC has introduced as single registration process in 2024.
Please register via the UAC Event app, available from your app store. UAC Events App. If you have the app from previous years, refresh and register for Brisbane 2024.
The UAC event app supports scanning QR codes. Certificates will be issued electronically using data from the App. Minimum 15 scans.
You will receive a QR code ONE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT. Scan on arrival, this will produce your onsite printed name tag, a requirement by the venue for for entry into the market exchange space.
Further information on the UAC Event App https://uac.org.au/uac-events-app/

UAC Brisbane Market Exchange Running Group

It’s Brisbane’s time to shine for the pre Market Exchange running club with ‘RunningInsurance’ with Pete Morsley…as Chris Quick will be on annual leave ☹

Meeting at 6:15am for a 6:20am sharp leave time, starting at the South Bank Ferry Terminal, we’ll make our way up towards Story Bridge for a quick photo, and return back to South Bank.

Around 7km along the Brisbane River with like-minded insurance professionals who want to kick start their day right! We are an all-inclusive group with all faces and all paces welcome, hopefully without the humidity!

Follow us on Instagram or contact Chris & Pete for more information:
chris.quick@steadfastagencies.com.au
peter.morsley@argis.com.au
@runninginsurance • Instagram photos and videos

UAC 2024 Market Exchanges

Tables are available for all remaining UAC 2024 Market Exchange.

Parramatta – Wednesday 7 August
Adelaide – Wednesday 11 September
Launceston – Wednesday 16 October. Country Club offering discounted accommodation
Perth – Friday 1 November

2024 Market Exchanges

New Members

Welcome to New Business Service Members

Business Risk Management Services was established in 2003 with the purpose to provide risk management and technical advice to the Insurance Industry. Today over 2000 Insurance industry Clients users have used our Risk Management Apps. Read more

ControlExpert is a global leader in technology-driven claims management services, and we are redefining the rules in the world of claims processing. We have partnered with over 130 insurers, car dealerships, repair shops and fleet services worldwide. Read more

Figtree Systems is a global leader in claims and risk management software services. We have over 40 year’s experience as a trusted provider of configurable, off the shelf software. Read more

Pinnacle IT Solutions leverage over 50 years of experience across diverse sectors. We aim to be your trusted technology partner, offering solutions tailored to your unique business needs. Our commitment goes beyond providing services, we craft bespoke strategies and stand by you through technological challenges. Read more

We Are Savvy are a team focused on relationships, strategic and creative thinking and making a positive impact for our clients. We pride ourselves in finding innovative and cost-effective solutions for our clients’ brand, marketing and communications. Read more

What’s new from UAC members

Allstate
To celebrate the launch of Allstate’s SME product, they are giving brokers the chance to win a next generation iPad (9th generation, 64KB)*! To be eligible, simply complete 10 business insurance quotes with Allstate before 30th June 2024.

Login to Allstate TIM platform and obtain a quote for your client’s business insurance. If you do not have a login for TIM, please email hayley.cashmore@allstateunderwriting.com.au to have this created.

See the recently placed occupations that they’re finding to be competitive when placing with Allstate:

Coffee Importing
Metal Working/Fabrication
Office Occupiers
Furniture New – Retail
Manchester/Linen Importing
Hardware Retailers

Blue Zebra Multi-Risk is now LIVE!
BZI is thrilled to announce the introduction of multi-risk for their landlord and private motor products on the Zebra Lounge. So, what’s new with multi-risk?

The Zebra Lounge platform now allows you to add multiple risks for landlords and private motor products, enabling tailored coverage solutions for your clients’ unique needs. For detailed information on the benefits, features, please refer to their Multi-Risk FAQs.

Comprehensive review and update of TMDs, for new and renewing policies with an effective date 30 April 2024 onwards.

BZI have conducted a comprehensive review and update of their Target Market Determinations (TMDs) for Home, Landlord, and Motor (including Commercial Motor) insurance products. These updates are aimed at aligning with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

To provide further clarity and support regarding these updates, they’ve also prepared a TMD FAQs. This additional resource is designed to address common queries related to the changes in their TMDs.

The Blue Zebra Underwriting team is more than happy to address any questions or feedback. Feel free to reach out to them anytime at underwriting@bzi.com.au

Chase Underwriting Solutions is excited to announce the addition of our new Chase Accident & Health Team (Chase A&H). You may know that we have been writing leisure travel under brands such as Travel Insuranz and insure4less for years, and now we are pleased to announce we are expanding into the corporate Accident and Health market. Read more

DUAL Australia Allianz Australia’s financial lines portfolio will be managed by underwriting agency Dual Australia from October 1, and the insurer will be the sole capacity provider under the partnership. Read more

Emergence Insurance has created a new role of Head of Distribution and promoted Katrina Hickson to fill the position. Ms Hickson has been Emergence’s Business Development Underwriter for Queensland and the Northern Territory since March 2021.

Ms Hickson will lead the business development team, oversee the national accounts strategy, foster key partnerships, and expand the cyber insurance specialist underwriting agency’s market presence across Australia and New Zealand.

Before joining Emergence, Ms Hickson spent two years in a broker development role with the Steadfast Group and 11 years in premium funding, where she developed strategic, operational, management, process enhancement and innovation skills.

Howden Re is the global leader in MGA and Coverholder business, offering a bespoke approach to the unique market opportunities that MGAs face in today’s marketplace. Read more

JAVLN, a leading insurance tech company, announces the appointment of David Leach to the company’s board of directors. David brings 25 years of experience in high-growth companies, like Cin7, ezyVet and Qrious, to support JAVLN through its impressive growth in Australia and New Zealand.

This is the fourth major appointment as of late as they continue to revolutionise the insurance market in Australia, assisting brokers to enhance productivity, ensure compliance and make informed decisions through its innovative, cloud-based offering.

London Australia Underwriting is delighted to announce the appointment of Jamie Kennell-Webb as Portfolio Manager, Financial Institutions. Jamie brings a wealth of experience in Financial Lines spanning 20 years between the London and Australian market. Jamie is tasked with managing and growing the already sizeable FI book nationally and brings new broker relationships to LAUW.

His experience will greatly assist in the development of junior staff and we very much look forward to working with him.

Market Lane Group – Kokomo Holiday Accommodation Insurance (Kokomo) is a new dedicated underwriting vehicle specifically established to provide property insurance capacity for businesses operating in the Australian tourism and holiday accommodation industry. Read more

Ocean Underwriting, we’re pleased to let you know that Financial Lines is now available at Ocean Underwriting – this vital third product in our suite offers a fresh option for you and your clients! Our appetite can be viewed on our website. Read more

Point Insurance have upgraded their online portal with a new multi-quote screen and 16 new quote options. During March 2024, Point Insurance successfully launched its 5-year benefit period policy which is now available online via “Bindsure”. At a high level, it has been launched to assist general insurance (GI) brokers find their clients a suitable alternative to the Disability Income Protection market, which has been facing acceptability and affordability issues. This option is suitable to both blue and white collar workers and can offer cover for salaries up to $1million.

In addition to the 5-year benefit period policy Point has also increased its automatic agreed value weekly benefit limit to $1,500. This is designed to further encouraged GI brokers to re-engage with the PAS product and see it is a really strong new business proposition to sell to its existing self-employed customer base. With no underwriting required for either the 5-year benefit period policy and or our standard PAS policies we see this as one of the easiest and most worthwhile policies to offer your clients.

To find out more please contact Jono Edwards jedwards@pointinsurance.com.au

St George Underwriting Agency goes live on the Steadfast Client Trading Platform towards the end of 2024 For the first time, St George Underwriting Agency (SGUA) debuted at the annual Steadfast Convention in Brisbane this March. During the Convention, it was announced that SGUA would be adding their products to the Steadfast Client Trading Platform (SCTP) later this year. Rowan Watson, CEO of SGUA says: “The opportunity to go onto the platform is a natural next step in our growth journey. Read more

Steadfast Underwriting Agencies have launched a new capability statement. Our agencies specialise in markets and risks that can be challenging for you and your clients to find appropriate cover for, from personal lines cover for High-Net-Worth clients to innovative insurance solutions for businesses.

That’s why we’ve designed an overview of how our agencies can help your clients, including the risk appetite for seven of our agencies. Read more

Tego, an Australian specialist healthcare underwriting agency renowned for providing entity medical malpractice and indemnity insurance, has selected ChainThat’s Beyond Policy Administration (BPA) platform to strengthen its underwriting process. Read more