Allianz brings in RAA staff after deal completion
07 July 2025
Allianz Australia says about 300 RAA employees are joining its business following the purchase of the SA motoring club’s insurance underwriting operations...
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Suncorp finalises reinsurance program at improved price
07 July 2025
Suncorp says its catastrophe reinsurance program for this financial year comes at a lower cost after capacity returned to the market...
IAG lifts guidance on ‘favourable’ peril year
07 July 2025
IAG has increased its annual insurance profit forecast to as much as $1.8 billion after natural catastrophe expenses came in well below what was budgeted...
Helia flags loss of another ‘significant customer’
07 July 2025
Helia Group expects to lose ING Bank as a lenders’ mortgage insurance customer...
‘A place of belonging’: CHU reveals brand revamp
07 July 2025
CHU has unveiled a new logo and recentered its brand on the tagline “strengthening strata communities”...
Quay Marine secures XL backing
07 July 2025
Axa XL-owned XL Insurance has started providing security for some of Quay Marine Insurance’s products including commercial hull, marine liability and cargo risk...
New leader steps up as Insurebiz founder retires
07 July 2025
Brokerage Insurebiz has changed its leadership and ownership structure following the retirement of founding director Chris Mustafa...
British job axe ‘does not impact’ Allianz Australia
30 June 2025
Allianz says UK job cuts that are partly driven by technological change do not have implications for its Australian business strategies...
Chubb heads panel backing Blue Zebra home, SME products
30 June 2025
Chubb, AIG and HDI Global Specialty are the new capacity providers for Blue Zebra’s home building and contents, landlord and SME business package products...
QBE fills underwriting leadership position
30 June 2025
QBE has appointed Patricia Priest as chief underwriting and transformation officer for its Australia and Pacific operations...
Delta ‘refreshes’ with promotions, new roles
30 June 2025
Delta Insurance New Zealand has promoted Dinesh Murali to be chief underwriting officer for NZ, saying it plans to broaden its product offering...
Zest for difference: Willis explains thinking behind SME launch
23 June 2025
Willis aims to provide friction-free, industry-tailored insurance for a new generation of SME owners as it makes a significant move in the market through its Zest Insurance direct offering...
IAG awaits September decision on RAC
23 June 2025
The competition regulator is expected to deliver a decision on IAG’s acquisition of the RAC insurance business in September...
Alpha brings in CEO for Australian expansion
23 June 2025
Papua New Guinea’s Alpha Insurance Group has appointed Mike Sherwood as CEO, as it prepares to launch in Australia...
‘Very strong’ QBE welcomes rating upgrade
23 June 2025
QBE Insurance Group’s results are “less volatile” after action to lift underwriting performance, Fitch Ratings says...
‘Powerhouse’ move as AEI buys AB Phillips
16 June 2025
AEI Insurance Broking has acquired AB Phillips, creating one of the largest retail broking businesses in AUB Group...
Building repairer enters liquidation
16 June 2025
Insurance restoration and repairs company AJ Grant Building is in liquidation...
Allianz eyes quick closure on RAA deal
16 June 2025
Allianz Australia is targeting the start of next month for completion of its RAA insurance acquisition, after last week gaining clearance from the competition regulator...
Court sets dates for BMS dispute hearing
16 June 2025
The Federal Court has scheduled four days next year to hear a dispute related to BMS Risk Solutions’ acquisition of Gard Insurance and an “earnout” payment...
McLarens buys Melbourne loss adjuster
16 June 2025
Claims services provider McLarens has acquired boutique loss adjuster Property & Forensic Assessing...