Case managers launch new initiative in Victoria
02 October 2017
Gallagher Bassett has launched a new mobile case management model in Victoria to facilitate return-to-work and provide extra support to injured workers and their employers…
Corporate
Fairfax Media, Envest join forces to sell insurance
25 September 2017
Fairfax Media-owned property platform Domain and investment company Envest have set up a joint venture to sell insurance online later this year…
Tech changes drive Suncorp marketplace spending
25 September 2017
Suncorp says its $100 million “marketplace strategy” investment this financial year will put it ahead of its rivals, amid rising competition from traditional players and new technology operators…
IAG risk chief to retire
25 September 2017
IAG has started an international search for a chief risk officer after announcing Clayton Whipp will retire by next April…
Youi upbeat on Australia as earnings rise
25 September 2017
Youi Group is confident its Australian business will continue to grow after it produced a strong set of results amid tough conditions…
StartUpCover quotes through Facebook Messenger chatbot
25 September 2017
The Willis Towers Watson and CGU joint venture StartUpCover has introduced a Facebook Messenger chatbot called “Jamie” that gives businesses an indicative quote within five minutes, at any time of day or night…
Allianz announces water partnership
25 September 2017
Allianz Worldwide Partners has teamed up with Queensland water supplier Unitywater to offer water-related insurance to customers in the Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa areas…
IAG restructure results in key departures, new roles
18 September 2017
IAG has announced a series of role changes following its decision in July to unite all its Australian businesses into one division…
QBE reshuffle opens vacancy for Australia/NZ chief
18 September 2017
QBE’s Group CEO-elect Pat Regan will lead the search for his successor as CEO Australia and New Zealand Operations when he takes over from John Neal on January 1…
Risk and demand trends prompt Genworth downgrade
18 September 2017
Moody’s has downgraded Genworth Australia from A3 to Baa1, reflecting rising risks in the Australian housing market and reduced demand for domestic lenders’ mortgage insurance…
Elders agent leaves after alleged breach
18 September 2017
Three rural NSW branches of Elders Insurance were temporarily closed after the agent running them left suddenly following “a breach in his agreement”…
App helps Allianz Worldwide Partners’ student clients stay safe
18 September 2017
International students who hold health cover policies with Allianz Worldwide Partners now have free access to an app designed to keep them safe in Australia…
Allianz tops industry sustainability index
18 September 2017
Allianz has taken first place among rated insurance companies in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index…
Winley report reveals true scale of missing funds
11 September 2017
More than $8 million went missing from the accounts of failed Perth authorised representative company Winley Insurance Group, according to the liquidator’s report to creditors…
QBE’s Australian jobs move delights union
11 September 2017
The Finance Sector Union has welcomed QBE’s decision to bring property claims jobs back to Australia from the Philippines, and urged other insurers to follow suit…
Guy Carpenter makes senior appointments
11 September 2017
Andre Eisele has been appointed CEO of the Pacific region at Guy Carpenter following Tony Gallagher’s promotion to CEO Asia-Pacific…
Tower appeals over Vero purchase
11 September 2017
Tower has lodged its own appeal against the Commerce Commission’s decision to decline Vero’s application to acquire the third-placed New Zealand insurer…
iSelect opens kiosks to attract new customers
11 September 2017
iSelect will open kiosks in major shopping centres across the country from December, to raise its profile and attract new customers…
Acquisition extends Aon’s reach in north Queensland
11 September 2017
Aon has expanded its north Queensland business with the acquisition of brokerage Mark Kelly Insurance and Financial Services…
Stream reports further losses
11 September 2017
Claims services company Stream has reported a net loss of $324,842 for the six months to December 31 last year, compared with a loss of $13.78 million in the corresponding period of 2015…