Media releases
NIBA regularly reaches out to national and regional media outlets to respond to industry and regulatory changes, and to highlight the valuable services brokers have to offer business owners and consumers. The archive of NIBA media releases can be viewed below.
NIBA can provide media comment on a wide range of insurance-related matters. Contact us for more information.
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Jan09NIBA establishes Bushfire Community Support Initiative
The National Insurance Brokers Association of Australia (NIBA) has established a Bushfire Community Support Initiative. Read more -
Oct14
NIBA Awards Honour Excellence
Winners of the NIBA awards have been revealed at the annual national NIBA Convention on the Gold Coast today. Read more -
Oct03
NIBA Welcomes New Board Appointment
The Board of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) welcomes the appointment of Angie Zissis of Austbrokers Insurance Member Services (AIMS). Read more -
Feb07
NIBA welcomes new President and Board appointments
The Board of the National Insurance Brokers Association welcomes Eric Harris as its new President, Dianne Phelan as Vice President and Rebecca Wilson as the NSW Division representative. Read more -
Dec18
NIBA responds to the ACCC Interim Report on Northern Australia Insurance
Recognition of the important role of insurance brokers is welcomed, concerns about the role of commissions are not well founded Read more -
Nov16
IBCCC inquiry into Internal Dispute Resolution processes
Inquiry finds complaints processes in the insurance broking industry could be more client-friendly - and should be used not just to resolve issues, but to build better businesses and client trust Read more -
Oct29
NIBA Submission to the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry
NIBA has responded to the Royal Commission's Questions arising out of the Round 6 hearings on insurance and related matters. Read more -
Sep04
2018 NIBA Award winners
Winners of the NIBA awards were revealed at the annual national NIBA Convention in Hobart. Read more -
May22
NIBA applauds QLD Government's $38 million fighting fund
CEO of the NIBA, Dallas Booth, has praised the Palaszczuk Government's commitment of $38 million to strengthen Queensland's resilience to future disaster. Read more -
Feb22
NIBA welcomes Gallagher representative to board
NIBA welcomes Gallagher representative to board Read more
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May26
NIBA welcomes new Board members
The Board of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) welcomes the appointment of new Board members Heather Peirano from Piranha Insurance Brokers, and Mike Hutchinson of Marsh. Read more -
Mar28
2017 - NIBA submission to Senate inquiry into consumer protection in the financial sector
NIBA has made a submission to the Senate inquiry into consumer protection in the banking, insurance and financial sector Read more -
Feb16
NIBA welcomes new President
The NIBA Board welcomes the appointment of Austbrokers AEI Group Managing Director Tim Wedlock as the association’s new President effective from 16 February 2017 Read more -
Sep12
NIBA awards recognise outstanding achievers
The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 NIBA broker and industry awards, with awards presented at the Melbourne Convention today. Read more -
Sep11
Steadfast, AIMS join NIBA Board
Graham Stevens, President of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA), today announced two new directors - Steadfast's Nick Cook and AIMS's Glenn Schultz - who will be joining the NIBA Board of Directors from October 2016 Read more -
Aug30
Insuring against emerging risks of the new economy
From terrorism to Uber and the sharing economy, protecting businesses of the future has changed, and this year’s National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) Reinvention Convention Melbourne on 11-13 September will provide insights on emerging risks for Read more -
Jan28
QBE to sponsor NIBA's Stephen Ball Memorial Award
NIBA’s annual Broker of the Year Award will be renamed the Stephen Ball Memorial Award in honour of the former NIBA President, with QBE Australia the new sponsor. Read more -
Nov18
NIBA and ANZIIF announce historic partnership on broker education
The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) are pleased to announce the signing of a partnership agreement on the delivery of broker education. Read more -
Oct29
Time to check insurance as bushfire season arrives
With bushfires already burning in some parts of Australia, NIBA is urging householders and businesses to check their insurance to make sure they have adequate cover. Read more -
Oct22
Time to check insurance as cyclone season approaches
As cyclone season approaches, NIBA is urging vulnerable Queensland householders and businesses to check their insurance to make sure they have adequate cover. Read more
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Sep17
Brokers provide more help to find the right insurance
Brokers provide more help to find the right insurance Read more -
Aug27
NIBA releases strata insurance consumer fact sheet
NIBA has launched a guide to strata insurance in a bid to help strata committees and unit owners better understand the complexities involved in obtaining the correct cover. Read more -
Aug26
Strata insurance consumer fact sheet
NIBA has released a consumer fact sheet on residential strata insurance. You can view it here. Read more -
Aug25
NIBA announces General Insurer of the Year finalists
The National Insurance Brokers Association has announced the three finalists for the 2015 General Insurer of the Year Award. Read more -
Jul14
NIBA announces finalists for Student of the Year Award
As part of its continuing efforts to encourage high levels of professionalism, NIBA has announced the three brokers who will contest this year's NIBA College Student of the Year Award. Read more -
Jul10
NSW/ACT's top insurance brokers for 2015 announced
The National Insurance Brokers Association has announced the NSW/ACT regional winners of its two annual insurance broking awards. Read more -
Jul06
NIBA announces SA/NT broker champions
The Broker and Young Broker of the Year Awards for NIBA’s SA/NT region have been confirmed at a Gala Lunch in Adelaide today. Read more -
May29
VIC/TAS region’s top brokers for 2015 announced
NIBA has announced the VIC/TAS regional winners of two awards which recognise excellence in the insurance broking profession. Read more -
Apr30
Brokers caution against buying strata insurance direct
NIBA has cautioned strata unit owners and body corporate committees in North Queensland that buying insurance cover direct from an insurer without seeking expert advice may end up being false economy. Read more -
Mar30
Insurance brokers ready to work with Taskforce
Insurance brokers are ready to contribute their knowledge of the North Queensland insurance market to the Insurance Premiums Taskforce, NIBA has announced. Read more
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Feb12
Insurance brokers welcome SA Tax Review
NIBA has welcomed the SA Government’s initiative to review State taxes including insurance taxes. Read more -
Oct29
Bushfire regulations could leave homes under-insured
Safety requirements in bushfire-prone areas could add more than $100,000 to the cost of rebuilding a damaged home, leaving owners significantly under-insured, NIBA has warned. Read more -
Oct23
Brokers urge caution on North QLD insurance comparison website
NIBA has reiterated the need for consumers to seek professional advice on their insurance needs after the Federal Government confirmed plans to launch an insurance price comparison website for North Queensland residents. Read more -
Oct15
Storm season outlook a reminder to check your insurance
The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) is urging consumers to make sure they have adequate insurance arrangements in place ahead of the season commencing on 1 November. Read more -
Sep26
NIBA welcomes natural disaster funding report
Productivity Commission interim report highlights the need for greater Government disaster mitigation efforts, consistent with NIBA views. Read more -
Sep15
Insurance brokers celebrate national award winners
NIBA has announced the winners of its national broker awards at its annual Convention in Adelaide. Read more -
Sep15
NIBA announces General Insurer of the Year
Zurich Australia has been announced as the winner of the NIBA General Insurer of the Year Award for the second consecutive year. Read more -
Sep04
NIBA announces finalists for 2014 General Insurer of the Year Award
One of CGU, QBE or Zurich will land the insurance industry's most coveted accolade at September's NIBA Convention. Read more -
Aug28
Insurance brokers tell FSI to avoid unnecessary regulation
Insurance brokers should not be burdened by regulatory reforms that are being developed for other sectors of the financial services industry, NIBA has told the Financial System Inquiry. Read more -
Jul25
NIBA names WA's top insurance brokers
NIBA has announced the WA regional winners of two awards which recognise excellence in the broking profession. Read more
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Jul23
NIBA names QLD's top insurance brokers
The 2014 winners of NIBA's broker awards for QLD have been confirmed. Read more -
Jul11
Newcastle brokers annexe NIBA's 2014 NSW/ACT awards
Newcastle-based insurance brokers Tony Bourke and Adam Hines claim NIBA's top awards in NSW/ACT. Read more -
Jul04
SA/NT region's top insurance brokers confirmed
NIBA has announced the winners of its 2014 broker awards for the SA/NT region. Read more -
Jun06
Actuary sheds light on North Queensland premiums
NIBA has welcomed a report by the Australian Government Actuary that has found strata title insurance premiums in North Queensland are not unreasonably high. Read more -
Jun03
Insurance brokers applaud ACT tax reform
National Insurance Brokers Association CEO, Dallas Booth, congratulates the ACT Government on being 'a leader in insurance tax reform'. Read more -
May23
NIBA announces top VIC/TAS brokers for 2014
The VIC/TAS regional winners of the Broker and Young Broker of the Year Awards have been confirmed. Read more -
Apr02
Product disclosure a failure NIBA tells inquiry
Product disclosure obligations don't work and don't result in better informed consumers making better decisions about financial products, NIBA has told the Financial Services Inquiry. Read more -
Mar12
NIBA welcomes Roma levee
NIBA has welcomed the news that a new levee to protect the residents of Roma from devastating floods is nearing completion. Read more -
Nov14
Disasters spark jump in insurance inquiries
There has been a surge in inquiries NIBA's broker finder website in the wake of a series of natural disasters over the last 12 months. Read more -
Oct01
Early bushfires highlight importance of insurance
Bushfires around Sydney and South East Queensland are a sobering reminder to property owners to make sure they have adequate insurance ahead of the summer season. Read more
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Oct01
WA broker wins Student of the Year Award
Aon's Perth-based broker Alexandra Fox-Slater is the inaugural NIBA College Student of the Year - a new award sponsored by QBE. Read more -
Feb28
Brokers welcome government flood funding
NIBA has welcomed the Federal Government's commitment to fund targeted flood mitigation, which will reduce trauma for vulnerable communities and ease insurance costs. Read more -
Jan02
Brokers welcome commitment to disaster mitigation
NIBA has welcomed comments by Queensland Premier Campbell Newman that there needs to be a greater commitment to reducing the potential impact of natural disasters before they occur. Read more
