Allianz cut to NZ capacity ‘disappointing’
03 June 2019
Allianz’s decision to axe three major commercial insurance lines from its New Zealand operations has been labelled “disappointing”…
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360Globalnet puts auto group on platform
03 June 2019
Claims specialist 360Globanet has developed an online platform for ASX-listed automotive aftermarket and repair specialist AMA Group…
QBE earnings on the rebound, S&P says
03 June 2019
QBE Insurance Group’s scale and quality of earnings will further improve, S&P says in affirming its ratings for the business…
‘Sky’s the limit’ for Cover Genius
03 June 2019
Fast-growing insurtech Cover Genius believes it can expand further as more consumers buy insurance via e-commerce websites…
S&P holds ratings on ‘weakened’ Genworth
03 June 2019
Ratings agency S&P has affirmed its A+ rating on Genworth Australia and New Zealand, with the outlook remaining negative…
Cameron leaves Suncorp with ‘digital foundations in place’
27 May 2019
Michael Cameron has left the group after almost four years as CEO, with CFO Steve Johnston to act in his place while the board considers candidates for the position…
Talbot to shut Australian office
27 May 2019
Talbot Underwriting is closing its only Australian office, in a move management says aims to bring “enhanced value” to its partners in the region…
IAG Chairman flags social responsibility
27 May 2019
IAG Chairman Elizabeth Bryan has highlighted the importance of boards considering wider social issues as part of their responsibilities…
Ensurance reassures ASX of financial viability
27 May 2019
Loss-making listed underwriting agency Ensurance is confident it can convince investors to pump in more money…
Tower lifts earnings guidance after profit recovery
27 May 2019
New Zealand’s third-largest insurer, Tower, has raised its full-year earnings outlook after it returned to the black in the March half, posting a $NZ11.9 million net profit…
Proclaim prepares for ‘dramatic change’
27 May 2019
Claims management company Proclaim says the digital revolution will bring “dramatic change” and leave those who ignore technological advancement out in the cold…
Flamingo snares three-year HSBC deal
27 May 2019
Insurtech Flamingo Ai will license its virtual assistant software to HSBC Australia under a three-year deal…
Ex-JLT director joins mapping specialist
27 May 2019
Here Technologies has appointed Jon Calverley as Insurance Industry Specialist…
QBE automates non-complex property claims
20 May 2019
QBE has introduced technology to automate non-complex property claims, allowing it to streamline operations and appoint Sedgwick as its sole principal loss adjusting partner…
Suncorp incubator seeks fintech partners
20 May 2019
Suncorp is inviting fintechs to apply to join its Digital Incubator Program, to bring innovative ideas to life in a well-resourced environment…
Donnellys sees bright future with Gallagher
20 May 2019
Donnellys Insurance Brokers founder Mike Donnelly says the Adelaide company has a brighter future under new owner Gallagher…
Group COO departs QBE
20 May 2019
QBE Group COO David McMillan will leave the company after almost two years to become CEO at UK-based Esure Group…
AMI considers branch closures
20 May 2019
IAG-owned New Zealand insurer AMI is considering closing seven retail outlets because customers increasingly prefer to contact the company using digital media…
Nib seals acquisition of QBE travel arm
20 May 2019
Nib Holdings has completed its purchase of QBE Travel for a final price of $24.2 million, after making allowance for net liabilities acquired…
Aon boosts Australian cyber operation
20 May 2019
Aon is expanding its global data security offering in the Australian market, establishing a new cyber solutions group…