Record claims push FMG into the red
21 August 2017
New Zealand-based FMG recorded a $NZ3.25 million loss in the year to March 31 as high claims costs, including $NZ18 million from the Kaikoura earthquake, took a toll…
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Loss adjuster sets up his own shop
21 August 2017
Experienced loss adjuster Terry Hogan has started his own specialist company, after 26 years in the business…
Airtasker offers flexible income protection
21 August 2017
Online jobs marketplace Airtasker has joined forces with Roobyx to offer income protection insurance underwritten by Lloyd’s for freelancers using the site…
SME cyber package tackles threat ‘head on’
21 August 2017
Cyber Plus has introduced a product offering small businesses complete coverage for cyber attacks, from preparation through to response…
Vero adds SME packages to online platform
14 August 2017
Vero has given brokers access to SME packages on the VeroEdge online platform…
Allianz’s Australian P&C profit jumps
14 August 2017
Allianz’s property and casualty operating earnings from Australia grew by one-third in the second quarter, according to figures in the parent company’s financial results…
AR network gathers under new brand
14 August 2017
The NAS/Westcourt group, Australia’s largest authorised representative network, has met for the first time under its new brand, Community Broker Network…
Ebix records strong Q2
14 August 2017
Ebix Australia has posted a strong second quarter and expects revenue to increasingly flow from new initiatives, MD Leon d’Apice says…
CommInsure GI income rises
14 August 2017
CommInsure’s general insurance income grew 9% last financial year, with higher renewals partly offset by increased weather-related claims…
Hannover Re renewal premiums slide on loss-free programs
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…
Suncorp prices five-year debt transaction
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…
Suncorp profit rises on Australian GI gains
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…
Swiss Re enters primary financial lines, casualty market
07 August 2017
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is expanding into the primary Australian market for financial lines and casualty insurance…
Genworth first-half profit drops
07 August 2017
Genworth Mortgage Insurance’s first-half net profit fell 34.7% to $88.7 million, reflecting lower sales and revenue…
Tower ‘can survive’ without Vero deal
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…
Guy Carpenter names regional CEO, Chairman
07 August 2017
Tony Gallagher has been promoted to CEO of Guy Carpenter Asia-Pacific, and Richard Jones is the new regional Chairman…
Allianz fills senior marketing, risk roles
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…
Ando partners with Claim Central
07 August 2017
New Zealand underwriting agency Ando says it will use Claim Central Consolidated’s ClaimLogik technology to “revolutionise” its property claims process…
Lockton exec tales on leadership role
07 August 2017
Lockton Companies Australia has appointed Paul Marsden as CEO, effective immediately…
IAG finalises licence consolidation
07 August 2017
IAG has completed the consolidation of its nine Australian general insurance licences into two…