IAG outlines motor, home repair inspection results
07 April 2025
IAG says it conducted 78,865 motor repair quality inspections in the year to last June, overseeing 22% of authorised repairs...
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JLG hails retiring board member’s ‘invaluable’ impact
07 April 2025
Curt Mudd has retired from the board at Johns Lyng Group after more than seven years as a director with the building services provider...
HDI targets ‘substantial’ mid-market gains
31 March 2025
HDI Global sees growth opportunities in the Australian mid-market segment this year following the branch’s strong contribution to the international group’s result...
Tower in trading halt as major shareholder exits
31 March 2025
New Zealand insurer Tower has been placed in a trading halt at its request to allow a shareholder with a stake of about 19.9% to sell down...
Fitch drops Helia outlook over CBA contract threat
31 March 2025
Fitch Ratings has cut its outlook for Helia Group to negative from stable, saying its share of gross written premium in the lenders’ mortgage insurance market looks poised to drop to 21% from 38% last year...
360 refines plant offering
31 March 2025
Underwriting group 360 says it has made “significant enhancements” to its plant and equipment product...
IAG adds experienced board member
31 March 2025
Former KPMG partner JoAnne Stephenson will join the IAG board on May 12...
Steadfast considers CEO succession as Fitzgerald steps down
24 March 2025
Steadfast Group COO Nigel Fitzgerald will step down on July 1 to pursue a “personal business venture” after two years with the listed broking group...
Berkley, Pursuit team up on leisure, tourism
24 March 2025
Pursuit Underwriting has partnered with Berkley Insurance Australia to provide cover for recreation, wellness and tourism risks...
Steadfast renames London purchase
24 March 2025
Steadfast Group says the London-based specialist wholesale business it acquired in December will be rebranded as HWS Specialty...
Helia shares plunge as CBA contract faces axe
24 March 2025
Shares in Helia Group dropped 28% this morning as the lenders’ mortgage insurer announced its lucrative contract with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia is unlikely to be renewed...
New Aon country chief ‘thrilled’ to step up
24 March 2025
Aon says its new Australia CEO is a “demonstrated leader“ who is well placed to drive growth at the broker...
Youi reviews Blue Zebra agreement
17 March 2025
Queensland-based insurer Youi says it has started a “strategic review” of its underwriting deal with agency Blue Zebra...
Insurance Advisernet appoints GM operations
17 March 2025
Insurance Advisernet has promoted Andrew Borden to the newly created role of GM operations...
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...
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...