BHSI names new head of claims
17 March 2025
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has promoted Megan Howe to the expanded role of head of claims for Australasia...
Corporate
Johns Lyng defends disclosure after share slide
17 March 2025
Building services provider Johns Lyng Group has defended its market disclosure after a 33% share price slump triggered a query from the Australian Securities Exchange...
Ansvar names deputy CEO under model overhaul
17 March 2025
Ansvar chief underwriting officer Peter Bailey’s role has been expanded to include deputy CEO duties...
HDI rolls out climate risk advice
17 March 2025
HDI Global has launched a service to help clients worldwide assess and mitigate climate-related risks...
Compliance expert warns of cascading CPS 230 fallout
10 March 2025
Underwriting agencies have been warned that the July 1 CPS 230 Operational Risk Management deadline poses a burden and “risks to shoulder they can’t possibly manage”...
‘Profound impact’: Zurich steps up mental health focus
10 March 2025
Zurich is working to improve its understanding of mental health conditions as related claims escalate...
Barings banks on ‘breadth of capabilities’
10 March 2025
Global investment management firm Barings plans to grow in the Australian market...
Zurich fills Australia technical director underwriting role
10 March 2025
Zurich Insurance Group has appointed Katrin Stoecker as Australia and New Zealand technical director of general insurance underwriting...
Allianz businesses convicted, fined $16 million for false statements
03 March 2025
A court has convicted Allianz Australia and its subsidiary and imposed criminal fines totalling $16.8 million for false or misleading statements about travel insurance...
IAG says results in order as ASX queries share slump
03 March 2025
IAG has responded to a query from the Australian Securities Exchange after its shares fell 12% on February 13 following a first-half earnings report...
Helia GWP climbs amid focus on share, risk settings
03 March 2025
Australia’s largest provider of lenders’ mortgage insurance, Helia Group, says gross written premium rose 6% to $195.6 million last year...
QBE Foundation opens latest grants scheme
03 March 2025
The QBE Foundation has invited charities and community organisations to apply for $50,000 grants to support climate resilience or inclusion initiatives...
NRMA Insurance backs vulnerability support hub
03 March 2025
IAG brand NRMA Insurance has partnered with the One Stop One Story Hub, which connects vulnerable people with a range of support services...
Solution brings branding under CFC umbrella
03 March 2025
Australian specialist agency Solution Underwriting has rebranded as a CFC business after the UK cyber expert bought it last April...
QBE targets volume growth after strong profit
24 February 2025
QBE has set its sights on business volume gains after exiting loss-making portfolios and reducing its exposure to catastrophe volatility...
Aon national head leaves for regional role
24 February 2025
Aon is searching for a new Australia CEO after promoting Jennifer Richards to a regional role...
Marsh boosts Fast Track facility
24 February 2025
Marsh has increased the capacity of its Fast Track facility and says from next month, clients can access up to 10% automatic capacity across property and casualty portfolios, and specialty risks...
AUB invests in NZ brokerage
24 February 2025
AUB Group has taken a stake in OFS Insurance Brokers, based in Dunedin, New Zealand...
Dual heads into ‘next chapter’ with new branding
24 February 2025
Howden-owned intermediary Dual Group has unveiled a new logo for its operations worldwide...
Aviso Broking merges with PSC business
17 February 2025
Aviso Broking will become part of PSC Insurance Brokers in a change that creates a business with $920 million gross written premium...