QBE buys Belgian reinsurer
12 July 2010
QBE Group has further expanded its global reach with a share purchase agreement to acquire Belgian specialist reinsurer Secura NV for €267 million ($386 million)…
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Ace appoints new local boss
12 July 2010
Ace Insurance has appointed Giles Ward as CEO of Australia and NZ following the promotion of Damien Sullivan to the lead role in Asia…
Tokio Marine to expand in Australia
12 July 2010
Global insurance group Tokio Marine plans to expand its international reinsurance and large commercial property operations, including opening a new reinsurance office in Australia…
Steadfast quits IT firm due diligence
12 July 2010
Cluster group Steadfast has withdrawn from negotiations to buy insurance technology firm InsuranceConnect…
Stream continues rapid progress
12 July 2010
Claims management consultancy Stream has continued its rapid growth since its inception in 2007 with the full acquisition of claims service provider Venturis…
Nautilus confident in underwriter search
12 July 2010
Nautilus Marine remains “pretty confident” of locking down a new underwriting agency agreement ahead of the departure of Lumley early next year…
CGU buys 50% of AHI
05 July 2010
CGU has bought 50% of major underwriting agency Accident & Health International…
Calliden sells share in Sports Underwriting
05 July 2010
Junior insurer Calliden will sell its 50% stake in Sports Underwriting Agency, which it helped establish in 2006…
Ansvar appoints new CEO
05 July 2010
Former software company executive Andrew Moon has been appointed CEO of Ansvar Insurance, joining the community and faith insurance specialist at the start of next month…
NSW brokerages merge
05 July 2010
Byron Bay-based Eagle Insurance Brokers and Kempsey counterpart Australian Insurance Services have announced a merger that will create a significant player in the north of NSW…
BOQ buys St Andrew’s Insurance
05 July 2010
The Bank of Queensland Ltd has expanded its insurance offering with the purchase of St Andrew’s Insurance (Australia) and St Andrew’s Life Insurance…
QBE completes NAU acquisition
05 July 2010
QBE Group has successfully completed its acquisition of specialist US crop insurer NAU Country Insurance…
Online insurer buzzes into homes
05 July 2010
IAG-owned The Buzz has extended its product range to include home insurance alongside its initial car insurance offering…
NZI announces new leaders
28 June 2010
IAG New Zealand subsidiary NZI has announced several strategic appointments…
Ebix swallows compliance specialist
28 June 2010
Ebix Australia has purchased compliance tracking service Trades Monitor in an acquisition that mirrors operations held by its US parent…
Zurich’s NZ chief to change roles
28 June 2010
Zurich Australia’s Country Manager NZ Mike Poole is to step down next month to take up another role within the company…
Elders shares fall on profit downgrade
28 June 2010
Elders will implement a frugal program of job cuts and cost reductions after announcing it expects to make a loss this year…
New ship cover policy
28 June 2010
Zurich subsidiary Associated Marine Insurers says updated terms for its ship repairers’ policy will boost Australia’s reputation as a centre for shipbuilding and repairs…
NRMA adds to iPhone apps suite
28 June 2010
Motor insurer NRMA Insurance is building its smartphone application presence with the release of two new products for the iPhone…
Dual lures Calliden executive
28 June 2010
Specialist underwriting agency Dual Australia has a new COO following the appointment of former Calliden Underwriting Director Peter Bailey…