BHSI takes A&H business to NZ
30 January 2017
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has unveiled a line of accident and health insurance products for New Zealand…
Corporate
Tokio Marine buys into eSentry
30 January 2017
Tokio Marine has acquired a 50% stake in Sydney-based online agency eSentry Underwriting as it looks to grow its business in Australia…
IAG adds board members
30 January 2017
IAG has appointed Helen Nugent and Duncan Boyle as independent non-executive directors…
Sparke Helmore adds WA firm to strengthen insurance offering
30 January 2017
Perth insurance litigation firm Jarman McKenna will merge with national law firm Sparke Helmore Lawyers on March 1…
Genworth announces executive departure
30 January 2017
Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia has announced the resignation of its Chief Commercial Officer Bridget Sakr, who is leaving “to pursue other opportunities” after 22 years with the business…
CORRECTION: Zurich General Insurance CEO
30 January 2017
IAG to streamline business, cut $250 million
12 December 2016
IAG plans to cut annual operating costs by about $250 million over the next three years as it simplifies operations…
Zurich acquisition will drive expansion, Cover-More says
12 December 2016
Cover-More’s plan to grow globally will receive a significant lift if it joins the Zurich family, the listed travel insurer says…
QBE finds new Australia-NZ CEO close to home
12 December 2016
QBE Group’s decision to parachute CFO Pat Regan into the role of CEO Australian and New Zealand Operations followed an ultimately fruitless external recruitment drive…
IAG launches Satellite ‘change agent’
12 December 2016
IAG will seek growth in fast-changing markets through a newly named Satellite division, developed as part of the group’s challenger operations…
Suncorp reveals new ring of fire logo
12 December 2016
Suncorp has unveiled a new logo – its first update since government entities Suncorp and QIDC merged with the publicly listed Metway bank two decades ago…
Allianz company exits aviation market
12 December 2016
Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality will pull out of the local aviation market next year following a global strategic review of aviation business…
Local Ironshore chief welcomes Liberty takeover
12 December 2016
The MD of specialist international insurer Ironshore’s local operation says its acquisition by Liberty Mutual will benefit its Australasian operations…
Gallagher Bassett promotes workers’ comp head to MD
12 December 2016
Gallagher Bassett EGM Statutory Workers’ Compensation John McNamara has been promoted to MD Australia…
iSelect chief joins board
12 December 2016
iSelect CEO Scott Wilson has been appointed to the board as MD and CEO, effective from January 3…
Allianz denies union allegations on pay deal
05 December 2016
Allianz has disputed Finance Sector Union accusations that the insurer plans to slash some workers’ annual pay by thousands of dollars…
New Suncorp store draws inspiration from Apple
05 December 2016
Suncorp has opened its first concept store – a one-stop shop for the group’s array of insurance and other financial products…
Tower plans company split as quake claims deepen loss
05 December 2016
New Zealand insurer Tower has posted a $NZ21.5 million full-year loss amid further Canterbury earthquake claims and IT impairment charges…
AIG shoots down aviation departure talk
05 December 2016
AIG has denied market rumours it is planning to exit the local aviation market…
Business as usual for Youi despite NZ quake
05 December 2016
Youi New Zealand is continuing to underwrite home and contents cover in areas hit by a powerful earthquake last month, bucking conventional practice to embargo new business after a major natural disaster…