24 October 2022
Broking group Steadfast says it has started the new financial year strongly, as the business gets a boost from the tightening premium rate cycle after recent catastrophes...
24 October 2022
Zurich has announced it will extend hardship and emergency support for customers affected by flooding in NSW, Tasmania and Victoria...
24 October 2022
Delta Insurance has opened up a new comprehensive package policy for tech companies to protect against “ever-increasing cyber attacks” and network liability...
24 October 2022
Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia has appointed Leona Murphy as an independent non-executive director to its board...
17 October 2022
IAG and Suncorp have reduced their provisions for business interruption claims triggered by the pandemic after the High Court last week rejected appeal applications related to the industry’s second test case...
17 October 2022
Howden will acquire the personal injury business of Gallagher Bassett New Zealand, as the international broker looks to cement its position as a leading provider in the injury management space...
17 October 2022
QBE has announced it will provide a 5% rate reduction on the cost of Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance for National Bank of Australia or Bank Australia customers who hold a green mortgage...
17 October 2022
Premium funder Attvest Finance is rolling out a streamlined premium payment service for brokers following a successful pilot program...
17 October 2022
New Zealand insurer Tower announced today its full-year earnings guidance has been upgraded to reflect higher rates and organic growth...
17 October 2022
Online retailer Kogan Australia has relaunched its home, motor and compulsory third party insurance offerings...
10 October 2022
Cornerstone Risk Group says its acquisition of SureFinity Insurance Brokers will provide the business with an immediate capability to offer solutions for clients in “niche” industries including leisure, amusement and entertainment...
10 October 2022
New Zealand insurer Tower has announced it will acquire rights and obligations relating to a portfolio of Kiwibank’s insurance policies...
10 October 2022
Building services provider Johns Lyng Group today affirmed its earnings forecasts, including the goal to achieve at least $1 billion in revenue for the current financial year...
10 October 2022
Credit rating agency AM Best has made no changes to Hollard’s financial strength and credit rating, with the insurer retaining an “A-” or “excellent” score...
03 October 2022
Hollard Holdings Australia has completed its acquisition of Commonwealth Bank’s general insurance business, saying the investment will consolidate its position as one of the top five non-life insurers in the domestic market...
03 October 2022
Swiss Re has appointed Trent Thomson as its Australia and New Zealand Head from November 1...
03 October 2022
AUB Group has completed its landmark $880 million acquisition of Lloyd’s wholesale broker Tysers following the satisfaction of conditions including regulatory approvals...
03 October 2022
Honan Insurance Group has announced it will acquire life insurance specialist and risk adviser Trumpet Financial...
03 October 2022
Newly appointed Coverforce CEO Tony Goldsmith says the broker remains focused on acquisition opportunities as he aims to steer the business forward, with the backing of parent company Steadfast...
03 October 2022
New Zealand’s Tower has appointed Geraldine McBride as non-executive director and renewed its reinsurance program for the 2023 financial year in what it says is one of the most challenging markets in 40 years...