Steadfast partnership targets marine business
03 April 2017
QBE, Steadfast and Proteus Marine Insurance have formed a strategic partnership to serve the commercial marine sector from May 1…
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Tower ‘canary in the coalmine’ for Canterbury woes
03 April 2017
Takeover target Tower says it has been a “canary in the coalmine” for New Zealand industry problems following the Canterbury earthquakes six years ago…
Zurich’s Cover-More takeover moves ahead
03 April 2017
Travel insurer Cover-More has handed the Australian Securities and Investments Commission orders from the Federal Court approving its takeover by Zurich…
Ebix introduces monthly pay option
03 April 2017
Insurance technology group Ebix says it has enabled a pay-monthly premium funding option on its broking systems…
'Paradigm-shifting' platform launched
03 April 2017
Claim Central Consolidated has introduced a one-stop digital claims management platform for the insurance industry…
Former TIO exec takes over MGA’s Darwin business
03 April 2017
Former Territory Insurance Office executive Luke Harris has bought the management rights for MGA Insurance Brokers’ Darwin portfolio…
LMI’s RiskCoach goes mobile
03 April 2017
Melbourne-based LMI Group has launched a mobile version of its award-winning online risk management tool…
Aon tie-up offers cyber-liability protection to advisers
03 April 2017
Aon has partnered with independent online platform Adviser Ratings to launch a cyber-insurance policy for financial advisers and their clients…
Suncorp to raise $250 million via notes offer
27 March 2017
Suncorp plans to raise $250 million through a notes offer as part of its capital management program…
Progressive acquisition a ‘significant step’ for Hollard
27 March 2017
Hollard’s acquisition of US insurer Progressive Direct’s Australian motor business marks a significant expansion, CEO Richard Enthoven says…
Ex-Zurich chief establishes SME insurtech
27 March 2017
Former Zurich Australia and New Zealand CEO Daniel Fogarty and two other executives will launch an insurtech later this year targeting SMEs…
IAG trials multi-peril crop cover
27 March 2017
IAG expects more than 100 farmers to participate in a pilot program offering multi-peril crop insurance for wheat, barley and canola growers…
CBL seeks US entry point through takeover
27 March 2017
New Zealand-based CBL Corporation is seeking access to the world’s largest insurance market by acquiring New York insurer Affirmative Direct for $US5.7 million…
CHU unveils energy comparator
27 March 2017
Steadfast-owned strata specialist CHU Underwriting Agencies today launched an energy comparison service, to help consumers in strata properties get the best utilities prices…
Swiss Re finds a global chief in Sydney
27 March 2017
Swiss Re has promoted Sydney-based Mike Mitchell to a global role as Head of Property and Specialty Reinsurance at Swiss Re, and will move to Europe…
Melbourne underwriter takes global role
27 March 2017
XL Catlin’s Regional Product Leader Property, Energy and Construction Tim McMahon has been made Global Chief Underwriting Officer, Property, based in London from May 1…
UK regulator backs Zurich’s Cover-More takeover
27 March 2017
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has approved Zurich’s $741 million acquisition of travel insurer Cover-More…
Genworth outlook downgraded as key customer departs
27 March 2017
S&P Global has revised its outlook on lenders’ mortgage insurer Genworth Australia to negative from stable after it lost its second-largest client, Macquarie Bank…
International Network of Churches renews with Ansvar
27 March 2017
Heritage and church insurer Ansvar says it will provide cover for Australian members of the International Network of Churches for the eighth year…
Suncorp lifts Tower stake to key level
20 March 2017
Suncorp has increased its stake in Tower to a key 19.99% stake as it awaits the New Zealand insurer’s response to a proposed takeover…