IAG ‘set to make China play’
05 October 2015
IAG’s long-awaited investment in China may be imminent, reports suggest…
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Cameron takes over at Suncorp
05 October 2015
Michael Cameron has officially taken over as CEO and MD of Suncorp Group, replacing Patrick Snowball…
IAG Labs, Good Shepherd team up on affordable contents cover
05 October 2015
IAG Labs has produced an insurance product tailored to budget-conscious consumers…
Spanish group builds local presence
05 October 2015
Spanish insurance giant Mapfre Assistance is on the hunt for new opportunities as it continues to build its Australian presence…
Swiss Re takes control of Assetinsure’s aviation unit
05 October 2015
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is to acquire Assetinsure’s aviation insurance business…
Top investigators join forces
05 October 2015
Fire investigation company GKA Investigations Group has merged with “factual investigators” Thomas King & Associates…
Bob Jane announces motor insurance start-up
05 October 2015
Melbourne smash repair businessman Tony Murdaca and motor racing legend Bob Jane have teamed up to form Bob Jane Integrity Insurance, which will initially specialise in motor cover…
Solution moves security to Great Lakes
05 October 2015
Melbourne-based Solution Underwriting has announced a partnership with Munich Re-owned Great Lakes Australia…
Zurich claims chief departs for US
28 September 2015
In a surprise move, Zurich Chief Claims Officer for Australia and New Zealand Daniel Franzetti is returning to the US…
JV supports Australia’s Lloyd’s coverholders
28 September 2015
UK-based Advent Insurance Management and Sydney’s Littlewoods Services have formed a joint venture to provide support services to Lloyd’s coverholders in Australia…
New Suncorp chief sticks to core strategy
28 September 2015
Incoming CEO Michael Cameron says Suncorp’s “one company, many brands” strategy will continue to drive growth under his leadership…
SUA, Berkley seal new underwriting deal
28 September 2015
Berkley Insurance Australia is the new security underwriter for business protection products offered by Specialist Underwriting Agencies, which has been tied to Axis Specialty since 2010…
Cabsafe and Austruck merge to create transport agency
28 September 2015
Motor underwriting agencies Austruck and Cabsafe are merging to create the Australian Transport and Logistics Insurance Group from November…
Ace secures Calliden underwriting deal
28 September 2015
Ace Insurance will underwrite Calliden home insurance policies in Australia from November 1 under a new deal…
Austbrokers Chairman to leave after AGM
28 September 2015
Austbrokers Chairman Richard Longes will retire after the company’s annual general meeting on November 26, ending 10 years in the role…
McDonald takes up Protecsure directorship
28 September 2015
Well-known industry marketing executive Gabriele McDonald has taken up equity and become Executive Director at Steadfast-affiliated underwriting agency Protecsure…
Suncorp praised for low-income innovation
21 September 2015
Suncorp brand AAI has joined with non-profit organisation Good Shepherd Microfinance to create affordable insurance for people on low incomes…
Fogarty moves on from Zurich
21 September 2015
Zurich Australia CEO Daniel Fogarty will leave the company on Wednesday after three years in the role…
Cooper Gay’s decision to quit stirs market
21 September 2015
The decision by global reinsurance broker Cooper Gay to quit Australia has disappointed some underwriting agency managers, who say the UK-based company has been “making strategic inroads” in the local market…
IAG backs ex-CGU veteran’s new underwriting agency
21 September 2015
IAG Commercial Insurance has partnered with new Melbourne-based underwriting agency Pacific Indemnity Underwriting Solutions, which specialises in professional risk…