14 August 2017
Hannover Re says property and casualty renewals were highly competitive for the mid-year period, with Australian and New Zealand price directions varying widely depending on loss experience…
14 August 2017
Suncorp says a $500 million debt transaction in the local market has been priced at a favourable level, with good support from investors after the company’s positive annual results…
07 August 2017
Suncorp’s earnings increased 3.6% to $1.08 billion last financial year after a jump in profit from the Australian insurance division due to pricing improvements and lower claims costs…
07 August 2017
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is expanding into the primary Australian market for financial lines and casualty insurance…
07 August 2017
Genworth Mortgage Insurance’s first-half net profit fell 34.7% to $88.7 million, reflecting lower sales and revenue…
07 August 2017
New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has released the detailed reasoning for its decision to block Vero’s acquisition of Tower, saying there are other viable options for the target group…
07 August 2017
Tony Gallagher has been promoted to CEO of Guy Carpenter Asia-Pacific, and Richard Jones is the new regional Chairman…
07 August 2017
Nick Adams has been appointed Chief Market Manager at Allianz, while Lori Callahan will replace Noeline Woof as Chief Risk Officer when she retires in November…
07 August 2017
New Zealand underwriting agency Ando says it will use Claim Central Consolidated’s ClaimLogik technology to “revolutionise” its property claims process…
07 August 2017
Lockton Companies Australia has appointed Paul Marsden as CEO, effective immediately…
07 August 2017
IAG has completed the consolidation of its nine Australian general insurance licences into two…
31 July 2017
IAG has opened its “innovation incubator” in Sydney as it continues to push customer-led and data-driven growth…
31 July 2017
The six former owners of an underwriting agency acquired by Arthur J Gallagher in 2012 are suing the global broker, claiming $3.6 million plus interest in a dispute over a final payment…
31 July 2017
Tower needs to find a new financier after New Zealand’s Commerce Commission declined Vero’s application to acquire the insurer, according to an industry expert…
31 July 2017
Arthur J Gallagher says its Australian and New Zealand businesses achieved organic growth of more than 4% in the second quarter, as prices improved…
31 July 2017
JLT’s risk and insurance business in Australia and New Zealand earned revenue of £69.3 million in first half, up 12% on the corresponding period last year…
31 July 2017
Honan Insurance Group has created a technology division to be led by Nathaniel Barrs, as part of wider changes to its strategy and leadership team…
31 July 2017
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance has developed a cyber product for the Australian market…
31 July 2017
Listed online retailer Kogan.com will start selling home and other personal insurance products under a three-year partnership with Hollard…
31 July 2017
XL Catlin-owned Brooklyn Underwriting has opened offices in Melbourne and Brisbane…