Steadfast considers CEO succession as Fitzgerald steps down
24 March 2025
Steadfast Group COO Nigel Fitzgerald will step down on July 1 to pursue a “personal business venture” after two years with the listed broking group...
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Berkley, Pursuit team up on leisure, tourism
24 March 2025
Pursuit Underwriting has partnered with Berkley Insurance Australia to provide cover for recreation, wellness and tourism risks...
Steadfast renames London purchase
24 March 2025
Steadfast Group says the London-based specialist wholesale business it acquired in December will be rebranded as HWS Specialty...
Helia shares plunge as CBA contract faces axe
24 March 2025
Shares in Helia Group dropped 28% this morning as the lenders’ mortgage insurer announced its lucrative contract with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia is unlikely to be renewed...
New Aon country chief ‘thrilled’ to step up
24 March 2025
Aon says its new Australia CEO is a “demonstrated leader“ who is well placed to drive growth at the broker...
Youi reviews Blue Zebra agreement
17 March 2025
Queensland-based insurer Youi says it has started a “strategic review” of its underwriting deal with agency Blue Zebra...
Insurance Advisernet appoints GM operations
17 March 2025
Insurance Advisernet has promoted Andrew Borden to the newly created role of GM operations...
BHSI names new head of claims
17 March 2025
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has promoted Megan Howe to the expanded role of head of claims for Australasia...
Johns Lyng defends disclosure after share slide
17 March 2025
Building services provider Johns Lyng Group has defended its market disclosure after a 33% share price slump triggered a query from the Australian Securities Exchange...
Ansvar names deputy CEO under model overhaul
17 March 2025
Ansvar chief underwriting officer Peter Bailey’s role has been expanded to include deputy CEO duties...
HDI rolls out climate risk advice
17 March 2025
HDI Global has launched a service to help clients worldwide assess and mitigate climate-related risks...
Compliance expert warns of cascading CPS 230 fallout
10 March 2025
Underwriting agencies have been warned that the July 1 CPS 230 Operational Risk Management deadline poses a burden and “risks to shoulder they can’t possibly manage”...
‘Profound impact’: Zurich steps up mental health focus
10 March 2025
Zurich is working to improve its understanding of mental health conditions as related claims escalate...
Barings banks on ‘breadth of capabilities’
10 March 2025
Global investment management firm Barings plans to grow in the Australian market...
Zurich fills Australia technical director underwriting role
10 March 2025
Zurich Insurance Group has appointed Katrin Stoecker as Australia and New Zealand technical director of general insurance underwriting...
Allianz businesses convicted, fined $16 million for false statements
03 March 2025
A court has convicted Allianz Australia and its subsidiary and imposed criminal fines totalling $16.8 million for false or misleading statements about travel insurance...
IAG says results in order as ASX queries share slump
03 March 2025
IAG has responded to a query from the Australian Securities Exchange after its shares fell 12% on February 13 following a first-half earnings report...
Helia GWP climbs amid focus on share, risk settings
03 March 2025
Australia’s largest provider of lenders’ mortgage insurance, Helia Group, says gross written premium rose 6% to $195.6 million last year...
QBE Foundation opens latest grants scheme
03 March 2025
The QBE Foundation has invited charities and community organisations to apply for $50,000 grants to support climate resilience or inclusion initiatives...
NRMA Insurance backs vulnerability support hub
03 March 2025
IAG brand NRMA Insurance has partnered with the One Stop One Story Hub, which connects vulnerable people with a range of support services...