Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s insurance premiums were up 2.5% to $1.58 billion for the June quarter.

The bank has reported consistent growth in the first six months of this year with March quarter premiums at $1.54 billion.

Retail life premiums recorded a 2.9% increase during the June quarter to $829 million while wholesale life was up 1.6% to $323 million.

CommInsure’s general insurance premium income grew by 2.5% to $408 million for the June quarter.