Why be a NIBA member?

WHY NIBA MATTERS TO ME

Members share why NIBA is important to them and the broking industry.

“NIBA is the voice of our profession – an important vehicle to influence change and plan for a future where we can remain relevant and continue to create value and opportunities for customers.”

ADAM HINES

Vice Chair of the NIBA NSW Divisional Committee and Director at Aether Insurance & Risk Pty Ltd

WELCOME TO NIBA

NIBA is thrilled to have the following new principal member on board:

• Insurance Services Holdings Pty Ltd in NSW

ABOUT NIBA

OUR MISSION

NIBA is the one voice for insurance brokers in Australia, representing their interests and promoting high standards of professionalism and competence.

OUR OBJECTIVES

Representation

We represent the interests of members and their clients to governments, regulators, industry stakeholders, the media and the community in a manner that is respected and relevant. We have forged strong relationships at state and national level to ensure that your interests are represented.

Professionalism

We set and promote high standards of professional practice for insurance brokers for the benefit of their clients and the community through the development of professional standards, QPIB, CPD accreditation and the Insurance Brokers Code of Practice.

Community

We provide members with opportunities to meet, share, grow and prosper and build professional networks with the wider intermediated insurance community that will last throughout whole careers. GET IN TOUCH! Whatever your age, or level of experience, NIBA has brokers’ best interests at the core of everything we do. Find out what we can do to help benefit your business and your team at niba.com.au/membership

A SMART NEW BRAND FOR HMIA CAPTURES ITS CLEAR BROKER FOCUS

“We’re putting brokers in the driver’s seat,” is the statement that best captures HMIA’s new broker-focussed website, complete with a sharp logo, and equally smart look and feel.

As a specialist mid-to-large fleet heavy motor insurer, HMIA has been pushing the industry towards simpler and more efficient ways of supporting heavy motor brokers for some time—and now they have a website to match their vision.

CEO Michael Zaknic admits that for their first few years in the market, marketing hadn’t been a big priority.

“Instead, we wanted to figure out how we could make it simpler for heavy motor insurance brokers to get the support they need to provide the best advice to their clients. We wanted to spend our time getting our service and insurance offering right, and we knew if we could provide the right expertise and service that success would follow.”

Now that it has, and the company is rapidly expanding, Zaknic realised it was time to ensure the brand was on message, too.

“As we continue to expand our market reach, we realised it was important for our brand to really convey our purpose, our culture and what heavy motor insurance brokers can expect from working with us.”

Zaknic wanted the new brand to capture the essence of the business. “We wanted a brand that reflected the simple yet intelligent way we do business. We offer great value, great service and no complications.”

“We insure heavy motor fleets and we do it well.”

To bring his vision to life, Zaknic enlisted the help of brand designer Berny Bacic, to create a new visual identity and brand strategy that expressed the business’s values and purpose.

“For us, we really are about empowering heavy motor insurance brokers, so they have the support they need, and the expertise at their disposal, to deliver

for their clients. At HMIA, we realise the increasing importance of an effective insurance program, especially to businesses that rely on heavy motor fleets. It’s more than just smart risk management—it’s about helping to keep Australia’s heavy motor industry thriving.”

Zaknic recognises that the more efficiently insurers can work with brokers, the more their clients can focus on what truly matters— limiting their risk so they can grow their businesses.

“Brokers today play a pivotal role in their client’s business strategy. We want them to be well supported so there is minimal impact to their clients in the event of an unexpected situation.”

For Zaknic, this means taking out any barriers to his team that impede the expertise heavy motor brokers need.

“If we can provide brokers with direct access to the decision-makers, efficient inhouse claims management, and heavy motor insurance cover that’s specific to fleet needs, we are helping them set up aneffective insurance program for their clients.”

The new HMIA website is now live at HMIA.com.au.

For further information, please call Vicky Takos on 02 9227 8431 or email at victoria.takos@hmia.com.au

HMIA CEO Michael Zaknic

HMIA Pty Ltd distributes the product as agent for the insurer of the product, HDI Global Specialty SE – Australian Branch. Any advice contained in this email is general advice only and has been prepared without taking into account your client’s objectives, financial situation or needs. Your client should consider these, having regard to the appropriateness of this advice, and the relevant Product Disclosure Statement, available at www.hmia.com.au, before deciding to acquire, or to continue to hold, this product.