05 June 2023
More sugarcane farmers in Queensland are making use of a unique parametric insurance launched by WTW that covers yield shortfalls caused by reduced application of nitrogen fertiliser, underwriter Liberty Specialty Markets says...
05 June 2023
HDI Global SE has announced Karina Rodriguez Diaz as its new Regional Market Manager Australasia, expanding her role at the insurer...
05 June 2023
Swiss catastrophe data group Perils has announced Swiss Re’s Christoph Oehy as its incoming CEO from November 1...
29 May 2023
Tower is taking action on risk assessments for flooding and landslides after New Zealand North Island storms and damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle...
29 May 2023
RAA has appointed Tara Page Insurance CEO...
29 May 2023
QBE has launched its latest “Q the” campaign aimed at showing the importance of coverage for unexpected incidents and its support for local businesses...
29 May 2023
Southern Cross Travel Insurance has announced the launch of a new policy for Australians who intend to live and work abroad, as it aims to “acknowledge the needs of travellers”...
22 May 2023
AUB Group has completed a $150 million share placement to help fund future growth plans as it continues with full ownership of the Tysers retail business following the collapse of a plan to partly divest the operations through a joint venture...
22 May 2023
Hollard has named Suzi Leung as its new Chief Commercial Officer...
22 May 2023
Commercial property insurer FM Global is crediting members a record $US800 million ($1.2 billion) after an outstanding year in which successful risk mitigation efforts led to fewer losses...
22 May 2023
Axa XL Insurance says cyber underwriting experts Grace Coleman, Nicholas Maxwell and Alberto Piccenna have joined its Australia operations, as the business responds to a surge in demand for digital solutions...
22 May 2023
Liberty Specialty Markets says it has issued an update to its Commercial Crime policy wording to provide more established protections against employee and third-party fraud...
15 May 2023
Steadfast Group CEO Robert Kelly has confirmed that he intends to continue leading the company beyond a previously announced commitment...
15 May 2023
IAG will conduct “an internal and external search” for a new CFO after announcing that Michelle McPherson will retire from the position by the end of this year...
15 May 2023
QBE says catastrophe activity has remained elevated into this year, underscored by two “meaningful” New Zealand events, while it has also seen higher-than-expected claims costs from natural perils late last year...
15 May 2023
Suncorp has announced a collaboration with the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) to help assist communities across the state...
08 May 2023
Catholic Church Insurance (CCI) will cease offering workers’ compensation cover from late next month, while warning separately of the need for an injection of capital.
08 May 2023
New Zealand insurer Tower has forecast a first-half loss and has cut full-year guidance following the high cost of claims from Auckland flooding and Cyclone Gabrielle.
08 May 2023
Online retailer Pet Circle has launched insurance, offering cover for dogs and cats with policies underwritten by Pacific International.
08 May 2023
Helia Group – formerly known as Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia – says its gross written premium (GWP) was $106.45 million in the first quarter while net profit was $17.61 million.