360 Aviation announces Swiss Re deal
21 October 2019
Underwriter 360 Aviation has secured the rights to review Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ expiring general aviation business...
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HDI Global takes off with new aviation underwriters
21 October 2019
Specialty insurer HDI Global has appointed two senior aviation underwriters in Australia as it aims to become a major aviation insurance provider to the local market...
BHSI targets surety
21 October 2019
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has named Jonathan Griffiths as Head of Surety Australia to oversee its launch into the market...
Steadfast affirms profit guidance, eyes acquisitions
21 October 2019
Steadfast expects to deliver underlying earnings at the top end of a guidance range first announced in August after a solid first quarter...
MGA acquires SA agency
21 October 2019
Adelaide-based MGA Insurance Brokers has acquired the Whyalla business Brian Cotter Insurance Agencies, taking its total number of offices around Australia to 40...
Zurich agrees to Pacific Indemnity underwriting deal
21 October 2019
Zurich has agreed to provide a quarter of the capacity for Pacific Indemnity Underwriting Solutions’ professional indemnity policies...
Australia delivers for PSC-linked UK investor
21 October 2019
BP Marsh & Partners, a UK private equity investor in which PSC Insurance Group has a minority holding, says its Australian portfolio did well for the half-year to July 31...
AIG announces new CFO Australia
14 October 2019
AIG has promoted Tibor Nagy to the position of CFO, Australia....
PSC appoints Paragon founder Falk to board
14 October 2019
PSC Insurance has appointed Paragon International co-founder and CEO Tara Falk as a board member following its acquisition of the Lloyd’s broker...
IAG trials vehicle repair initiative in NZ
14 October 2019
IAG will trial a motor vehicle repair facility, Repairhub, in Auckland next month as customers demand faster high-quality repairs and improved communication during the process...
Suncorp selects start-ups for round two of incubator
14 October 2019
Fintech start-ups Athenix and My Business Manager have been selected for the second round of Suncorp’s Digital Incubator Program, which aims to bring innovative ideas to life in a well-resourced environment...
Steamatic heads west
14 October 2019
Restoration company Steamatic Australia will start operating in WA this week...
PSC seals Paragon acquisition
07 October 2019
Melbourne-based PSC Insurance Group has completed its purchase of Lloyd’s broker Paragon International...
Suncorp sells crash repairer as auto complexities rise
07 October 2019
Suncorp has sold its Capital Smart business to AMA Group as the rise of more sophisticated automotive technologies drives changes in the crash repair and parts procurement sector...
Allianz backs CEO pick for motor subsidiary
07 October 2019
GT Insurance’s incoming CEO Tony Dodd has the backing of parent company Allianz...
Priebbenow to head Chubb claims
07 October 2019
Chubb has appointed Simon Priebbenow as Head of Claims for Australia and New Zealand...
EML launches mental health hub
07 October 2019
Workers’ compensation mutual EML is launching an online mental health resources hub...
Steadfast Network gains boost from IBNA acceptances
30 September 2019
Steadfast gross written premium placed is set for a major boost after all Insurance Brokers Network Australia shareholders accepted the group’s takeover offer...
Youi aims to expand Australian operations after NZ exit
30 September 2019
Youi says it will focus on growing its Australian business after announcing the sale of its New Zealand portfolio to Tower...
Allianz Chairman John Curtis to retire at year's end
30 September 2019
Allianz Australia Chairman John Curtis will retire at the end of the year after more than 20 years in the role, with board member and former Suncorp Director Paula Dwyer to take over the position from January...