12 May 2026

The 2025 loss picture Aon’s 2026 Climate and Catastrophe Insight report puts Australian insured losses from natural disasters at approximately US$2.9 billion for 2025, driven by storms, floods and cyclones. The headline event was Ex-Cyclone Alfred, which caused extensive damage across multiple states and regions. Three findings carry weight for broker conversations. Individual catastrophe years […]

Most small brokerages aren’t stuck because there’s no work. They’re stuck because they can’t absorb the work they already have. The Australian insurance labour market has made this worse. Skills shortages are well-documented, recruitment timelines for experienced brokers run long, and the shallow talent pool for specialist roles means that filling a gap quickly usually