Wesfarmers dismisses report of Bunnings tradies’ cover
23 September 2013
Wesfarmers has denied market rumours that it plans to offer insurance to tradesmen through its Bunnings hardware chain…
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Civic hopes for reinsurance settlements in new year
23 September 2013
New Zealand local government insurer Civic Assurance expects arbitration with two reinsurers to be settled early next year…
Lambrou becomes CEO as Aon Australia restructures leadership
23 September 2013
Aon Australia has split the roles of CEO and chairman, and appointed Lambros Lambrou as CEO…
Ibbotson returns with Arthur J Gallagher
23 September 2013
Former QBE global head of distribution Terry Ibbotson has returned to the local market as Group Commercial Director at Arthur J Gallagher Australia…
Tower to pay investors $60 million from life sale
23 September 2013
Major New Zealand insurer Tower will return an initial $NZ70 million ($61.8 million) of capital to investors following the sale of most its life insurance business…
Allianz Global Assistance appoints NZ chief
23 September 2013
Travel insurance and emergency assistance specialist Allianz Global Assistance has appointed Philip Hibbert as CEO for New Zealand…
Austbrokers Phillips goes west with workers’ comp move
16 September 2013
Melbourne-based Austbrokers Phillips has expanded interstate, opening a workers’ compensation consultancy in Perth…
PSC joins forces with Queensland brokerage
16 September 2013
PSC Insurance Group has acquired a majority stake in independent insurance brokerage Gordon Wilson & Associates “to expand the group’s national footprint”…
Brokers, planners getting closer, says IAA
16 September 2013
The general insurance industry will see more mergers and joint ventures between brokers and financial planning practices over the next few years, Insurance Advisernet Australia MD Adrian Kitchin says…
QBE to raise Elders insurance stake
16 September 2013
QBE will increase its stake in the Elders insurance joint venture to 90% from 75%, as the rural services company completes a reorganisation…
Arch becomes Steadfast partner
16 September 2013
Steadfast has appointed Arch Underwriting at Lloyd’s (Australia) as a strategic partner…
Comparison site signs up extra partners
16 September 2013
Four more companies have joined comparethemarket.com.au in the travel insurance, health insurance and roadside assistance categories…
Westpac unveils online claims service
16 September 2013
Westpac General Insurance has launched an online tool allowing home and contents customers to make claims via their computers, tablets and smartphones…
S&P gives Genworth improved outlook
16 September 2013
Standard & Poor’s has upgraded its outlook for Genworth Financial Inc, taking it to stable from negative based on rising profits and progress with its strategic plan…
Ace promotes Hammond to General Counsel
16 September 2013
Ace Insurance has appointed Brendan Hammond as General Counsel for Australia and New Zealand…
Ansvar names new managers
16 September 2013
Ansvar Insurance has appointed four senior managers following a review of its operations and services…
Ace signs deal with Priceline Pharmacy
16 September 2013
Ace Insurance has joined forces with Priceline Pharmacy to sell cover to the retailer’s 3.9 million loyalty club members…
Dual announces restructure
09 September 2013
Dual Australia is to launch a new national business unit as it aims to bounce back from a $17 million fraud…
QBE restructures European business
09 September 2013
QBE will split its European division into two sections – retail and international markets – from October 1…
LMI branches out into law
09 September 2013
Claims and policy specialist LMI Group has expanded its range of services with the establishment of a boutique legal firm…