OpenAI agentic platform to answer IAG’s claim calls
27 July 2026
IAG is an early launch partner for OpenAI Presence and plans to use the voice technology to answer calls from customers wanting to lodge claims...
Corporate
Repairers’ group slams IAG ‘fig leaf’ on RAC Insurance buyout
27 July 2026
The Motor Trades Association of Australia has urged regulators to reject IAG’s “remedy offer” for the acquisition of RAC Insurance, saying it is “window dressing” that fails to fix competition issues...
New agency targets sharing economy coverage gap
27 July 2026
An underwriting agency has launched offering specialist public and product liability for delivery platforms, e-bike fleets and other areas of the sharing economy...
Helia responds to ASX query on share drop
27 July 2026
An equity research report may have triggered a sell-off in Helia Group shares, the lenders’ mortgage insurer has said in response to an Australian Securities Exchange query...
Allianz revamps farm cover
20 July 2026
Allianz Australia has reviewed its farm pack insurance to make it “simpler, with more relevant cover”...
Raise takes Cover Genius valuation to $2.7 billion
20 July 2026
Embedded insurance giant Cover Genius has completed a $US100 million ($143.79 million) capital raise it says will advance its global expansion and “AI-first” platform...
QBE, Blue Zebra extend motor partnership
20 July 2026
Blue Zebra has secured a new motor underwriting agreement with capacity provider QBE after the pact signed last year expired...
Aon recruits APAC strategy and tech chief
20 July 2026
Aon has appointed Sean Deehan as CEO of its strategy and technology group for Asia-Pacific, based in Hong Kong...
QBE updates reconciliation plan
20 July 2026
QBE has adopted a new Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan that it says has a greater focus on measurable outcomes and long-term impact...
CHU hands out environmental grants
20 July 2026
CHU has awarded $50,000 grants to seven strata communities to reduce their environmental footprints, improve energy efficiency and strengthen wellbeing...
Nation's first Shariah-compliant motor protection rolls out
13 July 2026
A Shariah-certified discretionary takaful mutual has launched with a motor protection offer, in what the group’s founders say is a first for the nation...
Steadfast can consider competing buyout offers
13 July 2026
Steadfast has entered a “soft exclusivity” period for the Amwins-Dragoneer consortium to undertake due diligence on its $7.7 billion takeover bid...
QBE salutes retiring exec’s ‘lasting impact’
13 July 2026
QBE is searching for a new Australia Pacific CEO after Sue Houghton last week announced plans to retire...
Attvest moves operations chief to top job
13 July 2026
Premium funder Attvest Finance has appointed Paul Fitton as CEO...
Zest links up with Victorian business group
13 July 2026
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has formed an alliance with Zest Insurance, the SME-focused digital operation owned by broker Willis...
Helia wins new ING contract
06 July 2026
Helia has secured a new four-year contract to provide lenders’ mortgage insurance to ING Bank home loan customers...
Zurich enters homes with Honey
06 July 2026
Underwriting agency Honey and global insurer Zurich have expanded their partnership in Australia with an entry into the home market...
QBE takes full control of Indian operation
06 July 2026
QBE has bought the 10% stake it did not already own in its Indian joint venture Raheja QBE General Insurance Company, and says it will ramp up expansion plans...
New pet insurer aims to help owners avoid ‘tough decisions’
06 July 2026
CoverMy Pet says it has entered the market with a no-frills approach that aims to stop insurance being dropped due to rising premiums...
Tower partners up on renters’ cover
06 July 2026
Tower has become the exclusive insurance partner of New Zealand rental services start-up Renti...