05 August 2013
US-based insurer Genworth is targetting “the fourth quarter of this year or later” for an initial public offering on its Australian mortgage insurance business, but says it will keep a close eye on market conditions…
29 July 2013
Adelaide-based national broker MGA aims to expand in New Zealand, either by acquisition or by forming joint ventures…
29 July 2013
While QBE continues to focus on moving some jobs offshore, it says workers’ compensation data will remain in Australia…
29 July 2013
JLT Australia has appointed Igor Fijan as CFO following the retirement of Bruno Codemo…
29 July 2013
Central Insurance Brokers has sold about half of its franchised teams…
29 July 2013
Paul Keating is to stand down as MD of QBE strata businesses CHU Underwriting Agencies and Body Corporate Brokers after seven years in the role…
29 July 2013
Cowden has bought the Hollard underwriting agency business held by failed company All Class Insurance Brokers…
22 July 2013
Former OAMPS CEO Keith McIvor has been recruited by Austbrokers to be its first Chief Broking Officer…
22 July 2013
IAG has beaten its insurance margin forecast after lower-than-expected natural disaster claims…
22 July 2013
Ace Group has named Damien Sullivan as its new Asia-Pacific Chairman, to focus on governance, strategic planning and senior customer relationships…
22 July 2013
Queensland brokerage Regional Insurance Brokers and QBE-owned National Credit Insurance remain the two most costly broker acquisitions by Steadfast under its initial public offering, according to the group’s…
22 July 2013
AM Best has upgraded Lloyd’s outlook from stable to positive, reflecting the market’s strong operating performance in recent years and improved capitalisation…
22 July 2013
Marsh and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty have pledged rapid access to funds for joint clients with major claims…
22 July 2013
Former Lumley chairman Sir Robert Crichton-Brown has died aged 93…
15 July 2013
Wesfarmers Insurance’s new MD has “no radical plans” for the company’s business units, but believes the diversified insurance/broking company it is “strongly positioned” for future growth…
15 July 2013
Brokers will control about 40% of Steadfast when the company floats on the Australian Securities Exchange, according to its final prospectus filed on Thursday…
15 July 2013
General Electric has refused to comment on market speculation its Australian insurance business is up for sale…
15 July 2013
QBE is to sell its heritage-listed building in Pitt Street, Sydney, as it consolidates its national head office to one location in the city’s CBD…
15 July 2013
Medical defence insurer Avant has appointed Andrew Boldeman as its new CEO, effective from August 26…
15 July 2013
Moody’s has affirmed its ratings on Ace Insurance’s Bermuda-based operating subsidiaries and its US property and casualty business…