HDI Global set to launch new small claims process
23 May 2022
HDI Global has showcased development of a new initiative to help streamline small value claims...
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Youi set to enter SA CTP market
23 May 2022
SA motorists will have another compulsory third party insurance option, as Youi enters the state’s market from July 1...
Johns Lyng 'still assessing' flood impact, keeps current guidance for now
23 May 2022
Building services provider Johns Lyng is sticking with its earnings guidance for this financial year while the business continues to examine the impact of the NSW/Queensland floods and other recent catastrophes...
Beazley brings Safeguard sexual abuse cover to Australia
23 May 2022
UK-based Beazley has extended its Safeguard offer, which helps businesses minimise the risk of sexual abuse within their organisations, to the Australian market...
Helio Restoration launches in Australia
23 May 2022
Property repair services provider Helio Restoration has launched in the market, focusing on helping insurance businesses and their customers with water damage and other peril types...
Fusion Specialty expands in US with M&A cover
23 May 2022
Underwriting agency Fusion Specialty has launched mergers and acquisitions (M&A) cover targeting SMEs in the US and has plans to introduce further products into the market...
AMA Group creates WA crash repairs super site
23 May 2022
AMA Group will consolidate operations from two locations into a super site at Booragoon WA that will house co-located Capital SMART and Gemini businesses...
QBE names Group CIO to deliver tech transformation
16 May 2022
QBE has appointed David Germain as Group Chief Information Officer, based in the insurer’s London office...
BMS expanding operations in New Zealand
16 May 2022
UK-based insurance and reinsurance broker BMS Group says it has started operations in New Zealand with the establishment of BMS Risk Solutions...
Genworth sees higher home values buffering claims
16 May 2022
Australia’s leading provider of lenders mortgage insurance expects mortgage delinquencies to gradually increase this year and for claims incurred to rise to more normal levels, though it says improved borrower equity from a jump in house prices should provide a “helpful buffer” for the insurer...
Liberty-backed Stand Underwriting launches
16 May 2022
Stand Underwriting, backed by Liberty Special Markets, has launched with Balance Sheet Protection as its initial product...
Assetinsure acquires stake in lease bond distributor
16 May 2022
Assetinsure has today announced the acquisition of a 25% stake in eGuarantee, the distributor of the specialist insurer’s lease bond product...
Allianz Partners Australia encouraged by travel uptake
16 May 2022
Allianz Partners Australia CEO Chris McHugh says the specialty niche insurance and assistance business is well positioned for a rebound in demand as borders continue to open after restrictions...
QBE signs up to gender diverse leadership initiative
16 May 2022
QBE is the first insurer to pledge support for the 40:40 Vision initiative, promising to achieve and maintain a balance of 40% women and 40% men in executive leadership by 2030...
First Genworth reconciliation plan endorsed
16 May 2022
The first Reconciliation Action Plan by Genworth was endorsed last month as the insurer joins fellow industry leaders IAG, Suncorp, Zurich, Willis Towers Watson and Allianz...
AUB makes 'transformative' UK broker acquisition
09 May 2022
AUB Group says its $880 million acquisition of UK broker Tysers will transform the company, expanding its operations and specialist capabilities and offering direct access to the Lloyd’s market...
QBE plans earnings review after 'strong' Q1
09 May 2022
QBE is looking to review its full-year earnings outlook after the business recorded a 19% jump in gross written premium in the three months to March and group-wide renewal rate increases averaged 7.9% during the period...
Plain Language Contracts launches with certification for Allianz Partners, Youi
09 May 2022
Allianz Partners Australia and Youi have received certification for their Product Disclosure Statements from newly-launched Plain Language Contracts, which determines whether insurance contracts and other correspondence meets a “credible” standard of being understood...
Acquired brokerage hails new owners
09 May 2022
A broker acquired by Gallagher has praised the firm’s approach, saying clients will benefit from additional resources...
Coface appoints Asia-Pacific CEO
09 May 2022
Hugh Burke has been appointed CEO of the Asia-Pacific region at Coface, taking over from Bhupesh Gupta who vacates the role after six years...