Tech provider BAIS turns 30
17 April 2023
Insurance technology provider BAIS is celebrating 30 years of helping the local insurance industry run operations and providing one of Australia’s leading insurance platforms, iBAIS 2.0...
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CBN acquires ARMA Group
03 April 2023
Community Broker Network has acquired a majority stake in the ARMA group of businesses, which holds brokerage operations across NSW and Queensland...
Johns Lyng acquires strata manager, gets SA flood clean-up contract
03 April 2023
Johns Lyng Group has acquired a Sydney-based strata management business for $2.7 million and has been contracted by the SA Government to manage the state’s flood recovery operations along the Murray River...
CGU tackles workplace mental health claims challenge
03 April 2023
CGU says mental health claims now account for 20% of its workers’ compensation claims, prompting the insurer to introduce measures to support employees and employers...
The Bridge expands practice as insurers face complex challenges
03 April 2023
Consultancy The Bridge International is expanding its insurance practice to assist firms navigating a complex and rapidly changing market...
IAG names board appointment
03 April 2023
IAG has announced that Wendy Thorpe will join its board as an Independent Non-Executive Director...
HDI's local branch lifts global result
27 March 2023
HDI Global’s Australian business contributed significantly to a positive overall result at its German-based parent Talanx Group last year, Head of HDI Global Asia Pacific and MD HDI Global Australia Stefan Feldmann says...
Zurich enters deal to turn fleets electric
27 March 2023
Zurich and SEA Electric have partnered to encourage adoption of electric vehicles by commercial transport fleets in Australia...
Oil industry CIO to join Youi
27 March 2023
Youi incoming CEO Nathaniel Simpson, who takes over the top job in July from Hugo Schreuder, has appointed Steve Nichols to the role of CIO...
Tower recruits APRA's Reichstein
27 March 2023
Tower has appointed Australian Prudential Regulation Authority General Manager Sharyn Reichstein as its new Chief Risk Officer...
Ansvar appoints strategy chief
27 March 2023
Faith-based insurer Ansvar has appointed former Catholic Church Insurance executive David Cole as its Chief Commercial Officer...
PetSure points to benefits from separate APRA licence
20 March 2023
Hollard-owned PetSure says it expects operational benefits from becoming the first standalone insurer dedicated to pet health to be licensed by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority...
Envest appoints CIO, positions for further growth
20 March 2023
Ardonagh-acquired Envest Group has appointed David Ball as Chief Investment Officer and restructured its leadership team as it plans the next chapter of its growth plan...
HDI Global introduces motor fleet product
20 March 2023
HDI Global has strengthened its Australian offering with the introduction of a motor fleet product, launched at a series of events that were part of a national roadshow...
SafetyCulture Care launches with Allianz-backed capacity
20 March 2023
New underwriting agency SafetyCulture Care has begun operations, with capacity provided by Allianz and aimed at small and medium-sized businesses in Australia and then global markets...
Emergence targets big business cyber risks
20 March 2023
Specialist cyber underwriting agency Emergence has renewed its binder at Lloyd’s, creating a ready facility for corporates with revenue over $250 million...
Cover-More appoints new Group CFO
20 March 2023
Zurich-owned travel insurer Cover-More has appointed Justin Sebire as its Group Chief Financial Officer...
Canopius targets Australian growth as footprint expands
13 March 2023
Global specialty insurer Canopius is targeting strong growth in Australia and is looking to increase the size of its team as it builds on an expanding footprint, Asia Pacific Chief Underwriting Officer Yann Marmonier says...
PSC acquires London retail broker
13 March 2023
PSC Insurance Group has entered into a binding agreement to buy Turner Rawlinson & Company, a North London retail broker, for £4.5 million...
Epsilon appoints specialty head
13 March 2023
Underwriting agency Epsilon says Michael Di Veroli has joined as Head of Specialty...