10 May 2021
QBE Insurance Group says the massive flooding in the Hawkesbury-Nepean River region and parts of Queensland, deep winter freeze in the US state of Texas and other natural disasters have led to a net catastrophe cost of $US260 million so far this year...
10 May 2021
McLardy McShane has added seven corporate authorised representatives in WA, Victoria and Queensland as part of its national expansion...
10 May 2021
A new shareholder class action exposure modelling service launched last week by Aon will offer “new insights” to clients of potential risk, according to the broker...
03 May 2021
The Hollard Insurance Company’s outgoing CEO Richard Enthoven says the executive changes announced last week are part of an “adapt and change” mindset that is key to ensuring the business continues to grow strongly in the Australian market...
03 May 2021
Steadfast Group has again raised its earnings guidance for this financial year as the business continues to perform ahead of expectations...
03 May 2021
Suncorp has sold its Australian wealth business for $45 million as the company simplifies its portfolio and hones its focus on its core insurance and banking operations...
03 May 2021
Genworth Mortgage Insurance says it is working closely with its lender customers and will carefully monitor home loan data over the course of this year as uncertainty over the claims outlook persists...
03 May 2021
Willis Towers Watson has committed to an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reconciliation Action Plan as part of the firm’s local response toward elevating diversity and inclusion...
03 May 2021
AM Best has affirmed Tower New Zealand’s A- rating and stable outlook, reflecting a “very strong” balance sheet, adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and robust enterprise risk management...
26 April 2021
IAG says Melbourne-based Damien Gallagher will lead its CGU business, reporting to Jarrod Hill who joins from Chubb in September to lead the insurer’s new Intermediated division...
26 April 2021
Steadfast’s acquisition of a majority stake in unisonSteadfast will pave the way for initiatives to put the global network of independent brokers in a stronger position, CEO Robert Kelly says...
26 April 2021
Young Australians can learn how to make communities more resilient to natural disasters thanks to a new Minecraft world unveiled by NRMA Insurance...
26 April 2021
Suncorp New Zealand has signed up to an ambitious pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and educate its employees, suppliers and customers about climate change to contribute to the nation being carbon neutral by 2050...
26 April 2021
New Zealand’s Rothbury Insurance has acquired TSI Brokers and Consultants, further expanding its presence nationally...
19 April 2021
AUB Group says the launch of non-equity network, The Insurance Alliance, provides a new business opportunity and complements its existing offerings for brokers...
19 April 2021
Suncorp says it “intends to defend” an add-on insurance class action that has been launched against it by Maurice Blackburn...
19 April 2021
PSC Insurance Group says the appointment of former Allianz executive David Hosking to the new role of CEO Australia and New Zealand will help drive further expansion...
19 April 2021
Zurich has named Marsh executive Tim Scott-Young as Chief Claims Officer for general insurance in Australia and New Zealand, with the appointment effective from May 17...
19 April 2021
Allianz Australia has completed its executive search after introducing a new operating model at the start of the year focused on three key customer segments...
12 April 2021
Australian broking house Honan Insurance Group is adding a new string to its bow, offering reinsurance solutions via a new division called Honan Re which kicks off operations this week...