CBL targets UK tax probe specialist
16 November 2015
New Zealand specialty insurance and reinsurance group CBL Corporation plans to acquire UK tax investigation insurance provider Professional Fee Protection…
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Cover-More travelling well
16 November 2015
Travel insurer Cover-More has delivered a 10.3% increase in net profit to $31.1 million despite subdued local trading conditions…
Captive reinsurance covers losses at IAG NZ
09 November 2015
IAG says internal reinsurance is the reason for a difference in reporting for its New Zealand operation…
Calibre debuts in commercial market
09 November 2015
Calibre Commercial Insurance was officially launched last week following Munich Re’s purchase of Calliden’s general insurance operations…
Insurance Advisernet recruits product development chief, outlines expansion
09 November 2015
Former Steadfast IRS COO Harry Georgoulas has joined Insurance Advisernet as GM Product Development…
JLTA names deputy CEO, Barrowman gets Hong Kong post
09 November 2015
JLT Australia has appointed Nick Harris as Deputy CEO with immediate effect…
No decision on local job losses, AIG says
09 November 2015
AIG Australia is being coy on whether its US parent’s plan for further organisational change and job cuts will affect local operations…
Bart takes on Asia-Pacific role, boosts Broadspire
09 November 2015
Global loss adjuster Crawford & Company has appointed long-time CEO for Australia Andrew Bart to the new role of Asia-Pacific CEO…
Port sues Aon over insurance arrangements
09 November 2015
Aon New Zealand will defend a lawsuit brought against it by Lyttelton Port Co over the insurance arrangements it had in place when the port was hit by a major earthquake…
Beazley helps businesses weather the storm
09 November 2015
Specialist insurer Beazley has introduced a policy that protects seasonal businesses against previously uninsured weather events – and helps them retain customer loyalty…
MDA National teams up with AMA NT
09 November 2015
MDA National is the preferred indemnity provider for the NT branch of the Australian Medical Association following a tie-up between the two organisations…
Steadfast targets Asian growth after ‘incredibly powerful’ year
02 November 2015
Steadfast is in a strong position to execute its growth strategy, including setting up a pan-Asia broker network, shareholders heard at last week’s AGM in Sydney…
Changes at the top as Milliner moves to IAG
02 November 2015
Dramatic changes at the top of Australia’s largest insurers will see IAG and Suncorp move into next year under new leaders and refined strategies.…
FUIA, Cinesure unite under Sura brand
02 November 2015
Austagencies has brought its film, television and entertainment businesses together under the Sura brand…
BHSI makes a splash in Brisbane
02 November 2015
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance will base its new marine, transport and logistics liability insurance practice at its recently opened Brisbane CBD office…
iSelect CFO heads for exit
02 November 2015
Online comparator iSelect has announced the resignation of its CFO Paul McCarthy, who is leaving for “family reasons”…
Genworth reports rise in Q3 profit, flags share buyback
02 November 2015
Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia has reported a 2.3% rise in third-quarter net profit to $65.5 million, and plans to spend up to $150 million on a share buyback scheme…
We’re here to stay, says Zurich chief
26 October 2015
Zurich Australia is refining its strategy but has no intention of quitting the local market, the group’s Asia-Pacific General Insurance CEO Stuart Spencer says…
Strategy chief to leave IAG
26 October 2015
IAG Chief Strategy Officer Leona Murphy will leave the insurer at the end of this year…
IAG Chairman plans to follow CEO to exit
26 October 2015
Brian Schwartz will step down as IAG Chairman and director “during this current financial year”. His announcement comes just two weeks after he informed the market that CEO and MD Mike Wilkins will step down in November…