Media Releases
- 24 Dec 09
- Veracity - Vero’s broker newsletter
Keep up-to-date with the hot topics and issues of the commercial insurance market and what’s happening at Vero.
- 11 Dec 09
- Warranty Update – Paulding Constructions Pty Ltd
Warranty Insurance update for homeowners and customers of Paulding Constructions Pty Ltd.
- 02 Dec 09
- Home Warranty – Paulding Constructions Pty Ltd in Administration
On Tuesday 1 December 2009, Vero received notification that an administrator was to be appointed to Paulding Constructions Pty Ltd.
- 25 Nov 09
- Commercial Insurance Clears the Way
Suncorp Commercial Insurance has announced a new structure to further clarify its core general insurance functions of portfolio and underwriting, distribution and claims.
- 24 Sep 09
- Vero rewards Australia’s best young insurance broker
Vero is pleased to congratulate Elias Anictomatis, the winner of the 2009 NIBA Warren Tickle Memorial Award for Australia’s best young insurance broker.
- 22 Sep 09
- Vero Expo a big hit on the West Coast
Key brokers in Western Australia are still talking about the Vero Expo which they say was an extremely informative, enjoyable and professional event.
- 18 Jun 09
- A Strong Union - Vero backs the Wallabies
Vero is proud to sponsor the Wallabies for the second year running
- 04 May 09
- Darren O’Connell appointed EGM Corporate Portfolio
Mark Milliner, Group Executive, Commercial Insurance Suncorp is pleased to announce that Darren O’Connell has accepted the permanent position of Executive General Manager Corporate Portfolio, Commercial Insurance - effective 1 May 2009.
- 11 Mar 09
- Meeting the unique needs of healthcare establishments
A new policy exclusively for the healthcare sector has been launched by Vero Insurance Limited (Vero) and is the latest addition to its suite of professional and financial risks products.
- 09 Mar 09
- Vero Expo heads north for Queensland brokers
For the first time, Vero Expo was held in Queensland to give brokers the opportunity to experience and really get to know Vero’s enhanced suite of products and services.
- 25 Feb 09
- Corporate Portfolio for Commercial Insurance in good hands
Suncorp Commercial Insurance is pleased and excited to announce the appointment of Darren O’Connell to the role of Acting Executive General Manager Corporate Portfolio, Commercial Insurance.
- 18 Feb 09
- New Intermediated Technology Head for Commercial Insurance
Suncorp Commercial Insurance is pleased to announce the appointment of Warren Joslin to the role of Executive Manager Intermediated Distribution Technology.
- 14 Jan 09
- Vero supports young talent in the insurance industry
Celebrating, encouraging and supporting the “up and coming stars” of the insurance industry is something Vero has been proudly doing for 19 years. This year, Vero has raised the stakes for the NIBA Warren Tickle Memorial Award by making it bigger and better than ever before!
- 10 Sep 08
- Vero meets insurance needs for motor trade
Vero is excited to be launching a new product that caters specifically to the insurance needs of the motor trade industry such as motor mechanics, panel beaters and auto-electricians.
- 04 Sep 08
- Vero Expo gets thumbs up from brokers
Once again the Vero Expo held in Sydney and Melbourne in August has been heralded as a huge success with record numbers of insurance brokers and industry professionals attending.
- 30 Jul 08
- Vero completes its intermediated team
Vero is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Executive Managers who will be joining the Commercial Insurance Intermediated Distribution team.
- 27 Jun 08
- Home warranty insurance - concrete evidence
Vero is working hard behind the scenes to ensure that Beechwood homeowners who have home warranty insurance (HWI) eligibility and who have paid money for a deposit, have incomplete works on their property or are at practical completion, are being kept informed of the Receiver's progress and the status of their claim.
- 19 Jun 08
- Stockbrokers cover their professional risks with local Vero
There’s a new number of initiatives, new products and new process that makes dealing with Vero, GIO Workers Compensation and Suncorp just that little bit better for brokers!
- 20 Aug 07
- Sydney Vero Expo a huge success
- 15 May 07
- Vero taking care of the young
- 07 May 07
- Vero’s new policy for Retail businesses
- 12 Apr 07
- New senior underwriter for Vero Corporate
Vero Corporate, a specialist business unit of Vero Insurance Limited (Vero) provides liability insurance for a range of manufacturing risks from agricultural machinery and (non prescription) pharmaceuticals to the food and beverage industry.
- 02 Apr 07
- Vero acquires Terri Scheer Insurance
Vero Insurance Limited (‘Vero’) today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Terri Scheer Insurance Pty Limited. This acquisition presents Vero with an opportunity to develop and maintain a market-leading presence in the landlord insurance market. Completion of the acquisition is currently scheduled to take place at the end of April 2007.
- 29 Mar 07
- Preparing for the future with Vero Motor Fleet
‘Imagining the Future’ will be easy at Vero Motor Fleet’s second annual Think on your Fleet seminar on 3 April 2007. The seminar aims to provide forward-thinking and practical advice for fleet managers.
- 28 Mar 07
- Customer satisfaction soars at Vero
- 09 Mar 07
- e2 has arrived and it couldn't be easier
e2 is a new online quoting system from Vero Enterprise. Launched in late 2006, it offers fast and easy access for brokers with excellent service and support from the e2 business centre.
- 09 Mar 07
- e2 - easy for brokers and SMEs
e2 from Vero Enterprise is a new online quoting system for brokers. It offers fast, easy access with the addition of excellent service from the e2 business centre and supporting tools to make quoting easy.
- 09 Mar 07
- Vero expo a big hit for brokers
Vero Insurance Limited (Vero) hosted its first expo on Wednesday 28 February 2007 at the RACV club in the Melbourne CBD. With over 200 brokers attending the Vero Expo, mainly from the Melbourne area, the event was rated a great success.
- 07 Mar 07
- Vero's vPod takes three
Attracting and retaining staff is a key challenge within the insurance industry today. In order to remain competitive, companies need to provide staff with challenges in the workplace and development opportunities to keep them motivated and fulfilled.
- 05 Mar 07
- Taking care of business with Management Liability and Association Liability insurance
These days it's not just directors of large public companies who are exposed to litigation or investigations into their conduct. Directors and officers of proprietary companies and office bearers of incorporated associations are also at risk.
- 09 Feb 07
- Whether at home or work, are you sure you're covered?
Most people recognise and appreciate the need for insurance. But what happens when your insurance cover is not enough? The replacement costs of your assets and most valuable possessions can result in financial hardship or ruin.
- 19 Dec 06
- Risk management for export
International trade and transportation is vital to Australia’s economic success. Each year, Australia’s exports amount to approximately $137 billion, which is 17% of GDP.
- 14 Dec 06
- The extra mile with Vero Motor Fleet
Over the past year, rising petrol costs have steered many fleet managers to alternative fuel sources such as LPG in a bid to reduce costs. But another area many fleet managers and drivers are yet to understand is the true cost of accidents and the savings that can be made by avoiding them. This is where an insurer can assist.
- 14 Dec 06
- The spirit of giving at Vero
With less than two weeks until Christmas, the spirit of giving is in the air. But today employees want to give something back to the community throughout the year, not only at Christmas.
- 12 Dec 06
- More than a third of family income needed to pay home loans
Deposit Power and the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) have announced that Australian families now need more than a third of family income (33.8%) to pay an average home loan, with families in New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania the hardest hit.
- 12 Dec 06
- Strong start for New Product Development at Vero
In July 2006, Vero Insurance Limited (Vero) launched its New Product Development (NPD) team to deliver innovative insurance solutions to the market. The team has helped Vero to become even more responsive to its intermediary and customer needs.
- 07 Dec 06
- Workplace safety brings rewards for all
Nearly 44,000 workers compensation claims were lodged in Western Australia in the 2004/2005 financial year and 45.4% of these resulted in time lost from work. Workplace safety remains a serious issue for employers across all industries in Australia.
- 30 Nov 06
- From farm to fork – risk control for food manufacturers
Food poisoning and illness from food allergies, coupled with emerging threats such as Avian Flu continue to pose significant challenges for the food manufacturing industry.
- 30 Nov 06
- Vero Workers Compensation helps client win Award Sydney
Vero Insurance Limited (Vero) has worked closely with its client in the Health Care sector to transform them from an employer experiencing high rates of workplace injury to an award winning business in only 18 months.
- 28 Nov 06
- Customer satisfaction sky high at Vero
Vero Insurance Limited (Vero) is known for its dedication to understanding and listening to their customers. And what better way to get closer to the customer than to measure their satisfaction through surveys.
- 28 Nov 06
- Vero pitches in to build Sophie’s new home
Sophie Delezio is getting a new home. The Delezio family is building a special home for Sophie to live in for the rest of her life. The tailor-made home will accommodate Sophie’s specific needs as a result of her injuries sustained from two major car accidents.
- 10 Nov 06
- Vero solves the puzzle of international relationships
Vero Insurance Limited (Vero) is ready to implement its new approach to managing and further developing Vero’s relationships with key international brokers.
- 06 Nov 06
- Vero announces agreement for purchase of APUA Pty Limited (APUA)
Vero Insurance Limited (Vero) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire APUA Pty Limited (APUA). APUA is a specialist underwriting business with over 10 years experience in providing professional indemnity insurance for accountants, architects, financial planners and a range of other professions. Settlement of the purchase is currently scheduled to take place on 30 November 2006.
- 17 Oct 06
- SMEs and Professional Indemnity
There is more to Professional Indemnity insurance than price. Smart small businesses look beyond cost control, to value for money. Mr Alex Green, General Manager Vero Profin believes that the value of having the right professional indemnity insurer is often under estimated.
- 05 Oct 06
- New GM for Vero Construction and Engineering
Mr Brad Dalton has been appointed to the role of General Manager, Vero Construction and Engineering (C&E), replacing Tony Smith who will move to the position of Head of Reinsurance at Vero.