IAG to conduct executive search for new CFO
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...
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QBE reports adverse claims impact, strong pricing
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...
Suncorp partners with NSW SES
15 May 2023
Suncorp has announced a collaboration with the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) to help assist communities across the state...
CCI exits workers’ comp, holding discussions with shareholders
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.
Tower forecasts first-half loss as floods, cyclone claim costs jump
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.
Online retailer Pet Circle expands into insurance
08 May 2023
Online retailer Pet Circle has launched insurance, offering cover for dogs and cats with policies underwritten by Pacific International.
Helia GWP down ‘substantially’ on fewer home loans
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.
IAG names Meta executive to lead Customer Experience and Marketing Division
08 May 2023
IAG has appointed Michelle Klein to lead its newly formed Customer Experience and Marketing Division from later this month, saying her experience at Meta is “invaluable” as the insurer seeks to expand its consumer reach.
Emergence sets up cyber assistance service arm
08 May 2023
Specialist cyber underwriting agency Emergence Insurance has set up a new entity focused on providing companies with the support they need to acquire cyber protection.
SLE Holdings appoints new chair
08 May 2023
Underwriting agency SLE Holdings has appointed Philip Purcell as Chairman, replacing Simon Rice who is stepping down after six years in the role.
PSC partners with IT firm to provide cyber guidance
08 May 2023
PSC Insurance has partnered with IT services provider Somerville to offer cyber support to businesses that are looking for digital protection cover.
Sure says previously uninsured homeowners taking up cover
08 May 2023
Northern Queensland specialist Sure Insurance says its pricing approach is allowing the firm to provide cover to customers who had previously held no insurance due to affordability problems.
Tysers joint venture delayed as terms hammered out
01 May 2023
AUB and PSC Insurance Group are still hammering out the details for their Tysers retail business joint venture, which was expected to take effect from today...
Aon overhauls People Solutions offer in Australia
01 May 2023
Aon says it has strengthened its People Solutions offer in Australia by integrating its longstanding Human Capital Solutions, Health and Benefits, Wealth Solutions and Workplace Risk capabilities...
PassportCard set to resume travel insurance sales, ending pandemic ‘hibernation’
01 May 2023
PassportCard Australia will soon resume travel insurance sales, more than two years after the business was placed in “hibernation” in response to the pandemic...
Donaldson Brown appoints new CEO
01 May 2023
Auckland-based insurance and risk advisory firm Donaldson Brown has appointed Stefan Azzopardi as CEO...
AM Best affirms Guild Insurance rating
01 May 2023
AM Best has reaffirmed the credit rating of Guild Insurance, noting its balance sheet strength, adequate operating performance, business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management...
QBE hires inaugural global cyber head
24 April 2023
QBE has named Serene Davis as its Global Head of Cyber, a newly established role to combat increasing digital risk...
Tom Griffiths appointed MIGA CEO
24 April 2023
Medical Insurance Group Australia has appointed Tom Griffiths as CEO, recruiting him from RAA, where he spent 15 years and was most recently RAA Insurance CEO, based in Adelaide...
Allianz Trade expands Excess of Loss business in Asia Pacific
24 April 2023
Allianz Trade is expanding Excess of Loss to the Asia Pacific and has new teams in Germany, Spain and Brazil...