OAMPS Insurance Brokers CEO Peter Blackmore announced today that he will be taking up a new role as Head of Corporate Development. OAMPS' current Head of Operations, Keith McIvor will take on the CEO role from July 1 2009.

OAMPS Insurance Brokers advises businesses across all sectors to review their risks in the lead up to the new financial year and avoid the pitfall of being ‘underinsured’.

OAMPS Insurance Brokers has entered into its first business partnership as part of a new strategy to grow its ability to offer life solutions for its 120,000 business clients. Coles Financial Group (CFG) has teamed up with OAMPS to provide solutions to businesses in Tasmania.

OAMPS Insurance Brokers has worked closely with the Nursery & Garden Industry Australia (NGIA) to develop a new nursery insurance policy.

OAMPS Insurance Brokers is looking to substantially grow its ability to offer life solutions for its 120,000 business clients. With 28 offices around Australia, OAMPS is the largest Australian owned insurance broker.

The latest OAMPS client newsletter is now available.

OAMPS Insurance Brokers is the official insurance brokers to Hockey Queensland and has announced the second year of support for the OAMPS Queensland Scorchers and OAMPS Queensland Blades hockey teams.

OAMPS Insurance Brokers has announced the appointment of Martin van Rhoon to the position of Eastern Region Manager.

The largest Australian owned insurance broker, OAMPS, is considering Dragon attack insurance for the Melbourne Tigers for Friday’s National Basketball League final.

AIG has announced it intends to form a General Insurance holding company, to be called AIU Holdings, Inc.

OAMPS Insurance Brokers is lending its support to the people and communities affected by the bushfire crisis in Victoria.

OAMPS Insurance Brokers CEO Peter Blackmore took a trip down memory lane today as he helped Melbourne’s Chloë McCardel prepare for a world first 51km triple Rottnest Channel solo swim. Chloë commenced her swim at 5.25am (WST), departing from Rottnest Island, Western Australia.

OAMPS Insurance Brokers is pleased to announce an extension of its business partnership with the Melbourne Tigers for the remainder of the 2008/09 NBL Championship.

OAMPS Insurance Brokers has purchased Cairns based John Tannock Insurance Brokers. The move is part of ongoing plans by OAMPS to selectively expand its insurance broking operations and will make OAMPS one of the largest insurance brokers in Cairns. 

In what seems to becoming an all too regular occurrence, reports of food scare cases both locally and abroad are receiving more attention from conscientious consumers and the media.

The December 2008 OAMPS Informer newsletter is available here.

OAMPS Insurance Brokers endorses the stance of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) in calling for the NSW Government to rethink its proposal.

Congratulations to Jyotee Patel and Rona George who have each won a trip for 2 to the 2008 Rugby League World Cup Final in Brisbane.

Kangaroo gets personal insurance protection. Famous trophy gets its own travel insurance. Making sure the training grounds provides a safe training environment. Volunteers do not come for free.

OAMPS Insurance Brokers, a Wesfarmers Company, will be the major sponsor for Yachting NSW’s Sydney International Regatta held from 6 – 9 December 2008.

OAMPS Insurance Brokers Consulting Sales & Development Manager Nick Harvey recently presented at the Southern Region CFO Symposium held on October 13th and 14th at Melbourne’s Hilton on the Park.

The October 2008 OAMPS Informer newsletter is available here.

Since Monday 15 September, we have been monitoring American International Group (AIG) given concerns over its financial viability, after delays in presenting a plan to raise capital and avoid further credit downgrades.

It is tax time again, and for some companies this means receiving a healthy tax refund from the Australian Tax Office.

OAMPS Insurance Brokers Ltd today announced the appointment of Mr Kevin Strike to the position of OAMPS Branch Manager at our Townsville Office, following the retirement of Peter Kaye.

David Wyner, Head of Strategic Development for OAMPS Insurance Brokers, has been appointed to the board of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA).

The June 2008 OAMPS Informer Newsletter is available here.

OAMPS Insurance Brokers has merged its two marine specialist broking companies, Gault Armstrong in Sydney and Gault Armstrong Kemble in Perth.

A shortage of heavy vehicle drivers, coupled with a reluctance among insurers to provide cover for employees starting out in the industry, has prompted OAMPS Insurance Brokers to initiate a driver traineeship program amongst industry partners.

Businesses can be devastated by unexpected events, such as major property damage or large-scale theft. As the Easter holiday period fast approaches, many small to medium operations will close for business. OAMPS Insurance Brokers advises business owners to ensure they have completed an ‘insurance health check’ before the holiday season begins to ensure they are covered for unexpected events.

OAMPS Insurance Brokers has acquired Katherine based DPR Insurance Brokers who operate under the Elders banner.

Local hockey star and Australian Kookaburra Stephen Lambert showed off his exceptional goalkeeping talents to help the OAMPS Queensland Blades to a 2-1 victory over the Southern Hotshots in their first game of the Australian Hockey League (AHL) tournament in Canberra today.

OAMPS’ Insurance Brokers Launceston branch was recently involved in an initiative which demonstrates our commitment to becoming closer to the communities we work in.

The Restaurant and Catering Association of Queensland has announced the appointment of OAMPS Insurance Brokers as its new provider of insurance-related broking services

OAMPS Insurance Brokers were recently named “Supplier of the Year” in recognition of the excellent service standards provided to members of the Victorian KFC Franchisee Association.

OAMPS Insurance Brokers Chief Executive Officer, Peter Blackmore, has announced the acquisition of UK broker Keith Johnson & Co Ltd (KJ).

OAMPS Insurance Brokers has purchased Brisbane based MIB Insurance Brokers. The move is part of ongoing plans by OAMPS to expand its insurance broking operations.

OAMPS Insurance Brokers today announced the acquisition of Wideland Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd, a major regional insurance broker, based in Toowoomba, Queensland.

An agreement which will see OAMPS Insurance Brokers become a major sponsor of the national body for sailing, Yachting Australia, was finalised today.