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Market responds as Japanese giant ‘eyes bid for Suncorp’

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:31:21 GMT

Suncorp shares surged almost 8% today as investors appeared to react to a media report saying Tokio Marine may be lining up a bid for the Queensland-based insurer...

AUB chief tells insurers to be rational on pricing

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:21:09 GMT

AUB Group CEO Mike Emmett has urged insurers to maintain pricing discipline after the company reported underlying net profit last year rose 12.2% to $224.6 million amid challenging market conditions...

Brokers talk rural risk as peak body focuses on regions

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:20:32 GMT

An Agriculture and Rural Risk Forum will be held in Orange next month as part of a broader regional push by the National Insurance Brokers Association...

Of course it’s a buggy, but off course it’s not covered

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:19:56 GMT

A utility terrain vehicle owner has been denied a theft claim payout even though his contents policy stated it covered “a golf cart or buggy”...

Move to reform ‘essential’ last resort compo scheme

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:42:24 GMT

The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort “remains an essential backstop” for consumers, Financial Services Minister Daniel Mulino says, as the federal government moves to fix the under-pressure program...

NZ regulator flags oversight failings in add-on cover sales

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:42:17 GMT

A regulatory review of add-on insurance in New Zealand has found shortcomings that disadvantage consumers, singling out oversight of distribution partners as a pressing area of concern...

Watchdog accuses Subaru of repairer competition breaches

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:42:08 GMT

The competition regulator has launched Federal Court proceedings against Subaru Australia over alleged breaches of the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme...

Submissions open for NSW lawyers’ PI inquiry

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:41:57 GMT

The NSW parliamentary inquiry into solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance is calling for submissions by September 15...

ACCC clamps down on ‘false’ fire extinguisher marketing

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:41:36 GMT

The consumer watchdog will maintain surveillance of lithium battery fire extinguisher suppliers after discovering some have made potentially false or misleading representations about safety compliance...

QBE names farm leader

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:40:53 GMT

Tim Trandafilu has been appointed head of farm at QBE...

Pen makes underwriting, strategy appointments

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:40:18 GMT

Pen Underwriting has named Paul Behm head of underwriting and appointed Ev Synnott to the newly created role of head of operational strategy and transformation...

Last call for Suncorp NZ grad scheme

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:40:07 GMT

Applications are open for Suncorp New Zealand’s 2027 graduate program, but interested applicants should move swiftly...

Mills Oakley adds insurance experts

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:40:00 GMT

Law firm Mills Oakley has strengthened its insurance team with the recruitment of partners Matt Huckerby, Holly Ulmer and Lucy Munro, and consultant Mark Brothers...

Marine forum examines sailor welfare

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:39:46 GMT

The Melbourne Marine Insurance Forum will discuss seafarer welfare as a seaworthiness risk rather than an HR issue when it meets next month...

GB marks 20 years comforting kids

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:39:36 GMT

Gallagher Bassett has produced a limited-edition teddy bear to commemorate 20 years supporting traumatised children...

Shareholders to decide as Steadfast backs $7.7b takeover

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:39:20 GMT

Steadfast’s board is recommending shareholders back a $7.7 billion private equity bid after the offer for Australia’s largest broking company was confirmed on Friday...

Boutique AR network opens doors

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:38:54 GMT

Key Insurance Partners, founded and led by Keith Riddle, has launched as a boutique authorised representative network...

Top 20 AR networks report examines key issues

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:38:15 GMT

Australia’s authorised representative sector is growing – and changing – fast, and in recognition of its increasing influence, Insurance News has published a 40-page special report...

‘Big step’: Mulino moves on new class of adviser

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:38:05 GMT

A new class of life adviser will be created under the federal government’s Delivering Better Financial Outcomes reform...

Zurich upbeat after sealing deal on ClearView

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:37:57 GMT

Zurich says finalising its acquisition of ClearView Wealth is an “exciting moment” for the insurer...