Truckrite becomes NTI premium repairer
09 May 2022
Melbourne-based heavy vehicle repairer Truckrite has become one of 20 premium repair partners of transport and logistics specialist insurer NTI...
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PSC sees growth opportunities for AWIB acquisition
02 May 2022
PSC Insurance Group says the Alan Wilson Insurance Brokers business, which it announced last week it is acquiring, has “very good ongoing growth prospects” in its specialty fire protection area and has also built a diversified SME client base...
Ensurance ramps up Australia expansion
02 May 2022
Ensurance is progressing with plans to step up its presence in the Australian market, following the opening of an office in Sydney at the start of the year, the underwriting agency says in update for the March quarter...
ProRisk sees covid cover demand as restrictions ease
02 May 2022
Professional Risk Underwriting says a new covid cover, triggered when a person is hospitalised, can help provide financial peace of mind as the virus continues to circulate amid a winding back of pandemic restrictions...
Gallagher Q1 earnings mark 'fantastic start' to year: CEO
02 May 2022
Gallagher has posted strong earnings for the first quarter, as the US-based broker looks to strengthen its business in key markets including Australia...
Suncorp launches Rockhampton resilience project
02 May 2022
Suncorp has created one of the most resilient streets in Australia by paying for upgrades in a Rockhampton road to help protect residents from natural catastrophes...
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions eyes PI opportunity
26 April 2022
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is looking to step up its presence in the professional indemnity insurance space for lawyers, saying there is an opportunity for growth despite the challenges facing the product line...
Zurich life CFO takes up wider role after changes
26 April 2022
Zurich Life and Investments CFO Daniel Longden will also take up financial responsibility for the General Insurance businesses across Australia and New Zealand from next week...
Jason Hawksworth returns to Allianz in GM role
26 April 2022
Allianz Commercial has appointed Sydney-based Jason Hawksworth GM Distribution in its Commercial division, which was introduced at the start of last year under a new operating model focused on three key customer segments...
Zurich launches SME offering in New Zealand
26 April 2022
Zurich has announced its small business insurance product will be available in New Zealand and distributed through select brokers...
AM Best affirms Tower ratings as 'positive' underwriting results projected
26 April 2022
Rating agency AM Best says Tower Limited is expected to report positive underwriting and operating results, following a review of the New Zealand insurer’s credit assessment...
NTI's Marine Protect marks five-year milestone
26 April 2022
NTI-owned Marine Protect is celebrating its five-year milestone, welcoming the occasion with an annual insured portfolio of $150 billion worth of cargo, nearly 4000 vessels and thousands of transport companies...
QBE global subsidiaries' ratings affirmed
11 April 2022
AM Best has affirmed its credit ratings of QBE Insurance Group’s key subsidiaries in Europe, the UK and North America...
Ebix chief d'Apice recovering after bike accident
11 April 2022
Ebix Australia MD Leon d’Apice is recovering from injuries suffered in a serious mountain biking accident in late February...
Blue Zebra adds commercial motor on Steadfast platform
11 April 2022
Blue Zebra Insurance will launch its commercial motor product on the Steadfast Client Trading Platform later this month...
Guild’s outlook lifts with BI claims certainty
11 April 2022
AM Best has revised the outlook of Guild Insurance to stable from negative, saying its balance sheet and operating fundamentals are benefitting from increased certainty over exposure to covid-related business interruption claims...
Cyber expert to lead new Clyde & Co service
11 April 2022
Law firm Clyde & Co says it has launched its APAC Cyber Risk Advisory practice in response to growing demand from clients seeking support to improve their digital security...
AUB says no agreement reached on Tysers deal
04 April 2022
AUB Group says it has not reached agreement with London-based wholesale broker Tysers regarding a potential acquisition...
Allianz Deputy MD departs after eight years with insurer
04 April 2022
Allianz Australia says it is “actively recruiting” for a candidate to take up the newly created role of General Manager, Office of the Managing Director, following the departure of Deputy MD Helen Silver last week...
Coface sets up in New Zealand
04 April 2022
Global credit insurer Coface announced today the opening of its first branch in New Zealand, after securing a licence from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand last week...