Steadfast splits technology role
27 April 2015
Steadfast has split its technology operation into units to cater for the company’s separate underwriting agency and broker divisions…
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Tower tops up Canterbury reinsurance
27 April 2015
Tower New Zealand has added $NZ50 million ($48.9 million) to its reinsurance for remaining Canterbury earthquake claims…
Insurance inexperience no barrier to new Suncorp CEO
20 April 2015
The appointment of former banker Michael Cameron as Suncorp’s new Group CEO is creating speculation from industry pundits over the future direction of the listed company and its “one company, many brands” strategy…
Talbot secures approval for Australia move
20 April 2015
Talbot Underwriting has opened for business in Australia after receiving regulatory approvals last week…
New AIMS GM relishes new challenge
20 April 2015
The broking industry should prepare for major change, according to the next GM of Austbrokers & IBNA Member Services Glenn Schultz…
Steadfast makes executive changes
20 April 2015
Steadfast has made several executive appointments as a result of its rapid expansion over the past two years…
Zurich reshuffles commercial and global corporate teams
20 April 2015
Zurich has made several senior appointments to its small business and mid-market commercial teams and its global corporate team…
Stream CEO resigns due to illness
20 April 2015
Stream Claims Services has announced the resignation of CEO Paul Lynch due to health concerns…
Broker secures Assurex deal
20 April 2015
GSA Insurance Brokers has been selected as the exclusive Australia and New Zealand representative for US-based global broker network Assurex…
XL Catlin names Australia boss
20 April 2015
XL’s Robin Johnson will head Australian operations for the merged XL Catlin…
Westcourt installs new co-owner
20 April 2015
Industry veteran Tremayne West has joined Perth-based Westcourt General Insurance Brokers as a director and co-owner of the company…
Latevo secures backing from Assetinsure and Swiss Re
20 April 2015
Crop insurer Latevo International says support from its new reinsurer Swiss Re will give confidence to brokers selling multi-peril cover this year…
Gallagher tackles reputation risk
20 April 2015
Arthur J Gallagher says it has launched a unique reputation risk practice to help Asia-Pacific corporate clients deal with growing threats to their brands…
CBL plans Australia and NZ listing
20 April 2015
Auckland-based credit insurer CBL is planning an initial public offering and dual listing on the Australian and New Zealand stock exchanges…
Broker suspends north Queensland venture
20 April 2015
Joe Vella Insurance Brokers has suspended its specialist northern Australia broker 26th North after failing to secure an underwriter…
Suncorp offers home contents calculator app
20 April 2015
Suncorp has partnered with US technology company Trōv to produce a mobile app aimed at tackling contents underinsurance…
Captain Risky ad pulled following complaints
20 April 2015
Budget Direct has withdrawn a TV ad after the Advertising Standards Board found it breached rules on health and safety…
Fitch affirms Westpac LMI rating
20 April 2015
Fitch has affirmed Westpac Lenders Mortgage Insurance’s insurer financial strength rating at AA- with a stable outlook…
CGU-Lumley integration moves closer
13 April 2015
CGU has completed the restructure of its Broker Business division, with appointments to the final layer of the integrated CGU and Lumley businesses nearly complete…
Strong US dollar takes toll on QBE
13 April 2015
QBE expects gross written premium to fall this year because of the stronger US dollar, according to CEO John Neal…