Suncorp unveils climate change action plan
30 April 2018
Suncorp has released a climate change action plan that is intended to strengthen its resilience and reduce carbon emissions across the value chain…
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Investor pressure prompts QBE’s Regan to cut his bonus
30 April 2018
QBE CEO Pat Regan has agreed to a $421,000 bonus cut after shareholders complained about his proposed award following last year’s loss…
QBE’s Brexit plan won’t affect rating: S&P
30 April 2018
QBE’s proposal to establish a new entity in Belgium as part of its Brexit preparations will not affect its credit quality ratings, S&P Global says…
Ensurance outlines capital raising
30 April 2018
Broker and insurance technology group Ensurance plans to raise more capital to fund its UK expansion and pay down debts…
Claim Central names ‘experience’ chief
30 April 2018
Former Hollard head of process enhancement Karla Wasinski has taken the newly created role of Chief Experience Officer at digital claims management group Claim Central…
Doubts surround Cunningham Lindsey brand
23 April 2018
The future of the Cunningham Lindsey brand in Australia is unclear following completion of claims manager Sedgwick’s acquisition of the loss adjuster…
IAG top of the Australians in S&P biggest insurers list
23 April 2018
IAG has risen two places on S&P’s “top 20” list of insurers for the Asia-Pacific, becoming the biggest Australian insurer and 15th-largest in the region in the first quarter…
JLT defends council program over class action threat
23 April 2018
JLT has defended its track record providing insurance for councils through mutual schemes, as a law firm continues to call for councils to sign up for a class action…
Ensurance flags capital raising
23 April 2018
Broker and insurance technology group Ensurance says its shares will be suspended from quotation pending a capital raising announcement…
Ex-Westpac director steps up as Switkowski leaves Suncorp
23 April 2018
Suncorp director Christine McLoughlin will become Chairman after the annual general meeting in September, as Ziggy Switkowski steps down after seven years in the role…
Suncorp brand and marketing EGMs depart
23 April 2018
Suncorp EGM Stores & Specialty Banking Lynne Sutherland has left the group while EGM Brand & Marketing Kristi Woolrych is set to depart in July…
iSelect chief out as results fall short
23 April 2018
iSelect CEO Scott Wilson has resigned – with immediate effect – after disappointing third-quarter results in the health insurance, and energy and telco divisions…
Start-up Edmund opens with SME cyber cover
23 April 2018
Insurtech Edmund began commercial operations last week and launched a digital cyber cover for SMEs…
British entrepreneur sets up motor agency
23 April 2018
UK managing general agency Pukka Insure is to launch in Australia, with a focus on customers who have struggled to obtain cover elsewhere…
Aon announces senior appointments
23 April 2018
Aon has redefined two senior roles as it looks to strengthen its SME/mid-market leadership team and growth capability…
Austbrokers taps into CoreLogic data
23 April 2018
Austbrokers has partnered with CoreLogic to give brokers real-time access to property data and analytics systems…
Allianz offers travel cover through airport website
23 April 2018
Allianz Worldwide has partnered with Brisbane Airport Corporation to provide travel insurance direct through Brisbane Airport’s website…
Kogan begins pet insurance sales
23 April 2018
Listed online retailer Kogan.com started selling pet cover last week, expanding the range of general insurance products on its website…
IAG hails cost-cutting benefits
16 April 2018
IAG cut at least 40% of management positions in last year’s restructure, according to CEO Australia Mark Milliner…
Zurich begins CEO search after Nanra departs
16 April 2018
Zurich is seeking a replacement for General Insurance CEO Raj Nanra after announcing his departure…