QBE names next Pacific chief
03 November 2026
Leanne Nel will become QBE Pacific CEO and MD, taking over from Jonathan Groves after he was promoted to a wider regional role...
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Aon national leader to join Allianz as distribution head
03 November 2026
Allianz Australia says Alison Smith will join in January as GM for distribution...
Munich Re Specialty launches in Australia
02 November 2026
Munich Re Specialty has announced its formal entry into the local market with a focus across property, construction and engineering, mining and surety...
Property market slump drags on Helia
02 November 2026
Lenders’ mortgage insurer Helia Group says the weak housing market affected its third-quarter result, but its annual earnings outlook is unchanged...
AMA Group upbeat despite repairs trend
02 November 2026
Crash repairer AMA Group says low-severity repair volumes were subdued in the first quarter, but the company is well placed for expansion...
IAG strengthens climate plan
02 November 2026
IAG has released an updated Climate Action Plan, which it says reinforces its commitment to helping build a more resilient future for customers, communities and the environment...
Market Lane businesses unite under Hawkshaw brand
02 November 2026
Insurance services provider Hawkshaw Specialty Group has launched under CEO David Porteous...
CHU reopens green project grants
02 November 2026
Strata specialist CHU Underwriting Agencies has opened applications for the second year of its Green Grant Program, offering a pool of up to $50,000...
Halliwell buys NZ property specialist as regional push continues
02 November 2026
US-based Halliwell has acquired New Zealand property and building consultancy Maynard Marks...
Talks continue after IAG New Zealand strike
02 November 2026
IAG New Zealand says discussions with the Workers First Union are continuing after some employees held a one-day strike last week over proposed dismissal rule changes...
Youi sponsors Big Bash contest, clubs
02 November 2026
Youi has become the official partner of T20 cricket’s Big Bash Leagues for the new season that started last week with the women’s competition...
Takeover ‘noise’ won’t distract Suncorp, Johnston says
29 October 2026
Suncorp CEO Steve Johnston has called recent speculation about a takeover by a Japanese group “a lot of noise”...
IAG revamps intermediated executive team
28 October 2026
IAG’s Intermediated Insurance Australia has promoted Dustin Bartley to the reshaped role of EGM customer and growth for CGU and WFI under changes taking effect on Friday...
Envest recruits agencies leader ahead of branding shake-up
28 October 2026
Envest has appointed former QBE and Aviva executive Belinda Steedman as head of its underwriting agencies...
Steadfast takeover booklet points to smooth transition
26 October 2026
The private equity firms planning to acquire Steadfast’s broking operations intend to run the business “substantially in its current form”, while the underwriting agencies’ strategic direction will continue, a scheme booklet says...
Marsh appoints captive strategy head
26 October 2026
Marsh has appointed Shawn Willis as captive strategy leader for the Pacific – a new role that the broker says reflects clients’ growing demand for advice...
IAG details year of motor, property repair jobs
26 October 2026
IAG completed 79,407 motor inspections and 25,409 property repairs in 2025-26, achieving average quality scores of 98% and 91% respectively, according to a report released today...
New Helia chief gets to work
26 October 2026
Lenders’ mortgage insurer Helia says new CEO Mark Senkevics has taken up his role, replacing interim chief Michael Cant...
Dual secures title and legal indemnity binder
26 October 2026
International underwriting agency Dual’s title and legal indemnity business has signed a binder offering increased policy limits and greater geographical reach in Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America...
Steadfast takeover moves to shareholder vote
23 October 2026
Steadfast shareholders will vote next month on a private equity consortium’s $7.7 billion buyout bid for Australia’s largest general insurance intermediary...