Pet insurer splits with Allianz
01 May 2017
Pet and equine insurer Petplan has appointed Lloyd’s underwriter MS Amlin as underwriter for its business in Australia and New Zealand, ending an arrangement with Allianz that began in 2008…
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Gallagher sees Australia rates ‘turning the corner’
01 May 2017
Premiums in Australia and New Zealand may be heading higher, US-based broker Arthur J Gallagher says in its first-quarter earnings report…
Sportscover chief starts work
01 May 2017
Sportscover Australia’s new CEO Simon Allatson says he is excited about growing the specialist sports underwriting agency…
AHI appoints new CEO
01 May 2017
Accident and Health International has appointed Danny Byrnes as CEO, following the departure of Peter Banks…
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions seeks local head
01 May 2017
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is seeking a new Australia and New Zealand country manager following the departure of Adam Cox…
Risk expert takes divisional role at QBE
01 May 2017
QBE has appointed Mark Baxter as Chief Risk Officer for Australia and New Zealand…
AIG celebrates 60 years in Australia
01 May 2017
AIG is celebrating six decades of operating in Australia, with several internal and external events planned this month…
Chubb launches accident and health cover
01 May 2017
Chubb has introduced a suite of accident and health policies in Australia for the retail, healthcare and technology sectors…
AUB acquires share in Queensland IBNA broker
24 April 2017
AUB Group has announced a 50% acquisition of Queensland-based LEA Insurance Brokers, with the transaction expected to complete on May 1…
QBE goes green with $400 million issue
24 April 2017
QBE is issuing $US300 million in debt securities as part of a green investment program that aims to generate environmental benefits…
Zurich joins travel elite with Cover-More purchase
24 April 2017
Zurich is now one of the world’s top three global travel insurance providers with the completion of the acquisition of Sydney-based Cover-More…
QBE named most valuable Australian insurance brand
24 April 2017
QBE is the most valuable Australian insurance brand, according to rankings from London-based consultancy Brand Finance…
Achmea appoints new CEO
24 April 2017
Emma Thomas, a former executive at New Zealand rural insurer Farmers Mutual Group, has been appointed CEO of agricultural insurer Achmea Australia…
Tower’s Debbie claims may top $11 million
24 April 2017
New Zealand insurer Tower says claims costs for storm damage caused by the latter stages of ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie will reach $NZ10-12 million…
Chubb unveils NZ high-net-worth product
24 April 2017
Chubb has introduced a cover for high-value homes, art and jewellery in New Zealand…
LIU rolls out accident and health products
24 April 2017
US-owned Liberty International Underwriters has brought its accident and health insurance products and services to Australia…
Tokio Marine backs Bonded Global Australia
24 April 2017
Surety guarantee provider Bonded Global Australia has been appointed an exclusive licensed intermediary with Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance…
FP Marine branch plans spin-off from HK parent
10 April 2017
FP Marine Risks Australia is in talks to operate as a separate entity after nine years as part of FP Marine Risks Hong Kong, according to an advisory note to underwriters seen by insuranceNEWS.com.au…
Suncorp puts more funds into Trov
10 April 2017
Suncorp has invested a further $US3.1 million in US-based technology developer Trov as part of a wider fundraising to drive global expansion of an app tested in Australia…
Allianz backs high-end motor agency Dawes
10 April 2017
Allianz will underwrite Dawes Underwriting Australia’s specialist motor products from May 1 under a new partnership with the Steadfast-owned agency…