QBE celebrates four decades supporting Swans
02 March 2026
QBE is marking the 40th anniversary of its partnership with AFL club Sydney Swans by expanding its annual Goals for Good initiative...
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SRG joins capital markets network
02 March 2026
Specialist Risk Group has become a member of IPO Network, a provider of advisory services for micro to medium capitalised companies in Australia...
Ex-NZ chief takes on IAG simplification job
23 February 2026
IAG’s former New Zealand CEO, Amanda Whiting, has become group executive for enterprise growth and simplification...
Countrywide-Adroit merger boosts ‘scale and footprint’
23 February 2026
A merger between Austbrokers Countrywide and Adroit Insurance & Risk will create a business with about $300 million in gross written premium...
‘We like the portfolio’: QBE cashes in after shake-up
23 February 2026
QBE is well placed to deliver more consistent growth and reduced volatility following remediation work that contributed to a 21% earnings jump last year, group CEO Andrew Horton says...
Suncorp adjusts GWP forcast, eyes bottom of price cycle
23 February 2026
Suncorp has tweaked its 2025-26 gross written premium outlook after half-year earnings dropped sharply, driven by “elevated” natural catastrophe costs...
‘Painfully slow’: retiring chair slams climate mitigation efforts
23 February 2026
New Zealand insurer Tower’s retiring chair Michael Stiassny has flagged the “chilling reality” of climate change in his final speech to shareholders, arguing a series of wake-up calls have not led to meaningful mitigation...
Asia-Pacific powers Zurich to record result
23 February 2026
Zurich’s Asia-Pacific operations, including Australia, delivered an 8% rise in business operating profit to a record $US633 million ($897 million) last year...
‘Unlucky’ RACQ claims blowout drags on IAG result
16 February 2026
IAG has posted a largely positive first-half result despite net profit dropping 35% to $505 million after severe weather claims hit its recent RACQ Insurance acquisition, analysts say...
Club Marine links up with marina group
16 February 2026
Boat insurer Club Marine has formed a “mutual partnership” with marina network d’Albora Marinas...
Pulse wins NZ accountants contract
16 February 2026
Envest-backed Pulse Insure has been appointed exclusive general insurance provider to NZ members of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand...
QBE Foundation opens grants scheme
16 February 2026
The QBE Foundation has invited charities and community organisations to apply for $50,000 grants to support climate resilience or inclusion initiatives...
Marsh fills key education market roles
09 February 2026
Marsh Risk has expanded its education practice with the appointment of two executives who were previously with Aon...
Cover‑More picks new local chief
09 February 2026
Blain Waterford has been appointed head of travel for Australia and New Zealand at Zurich-owned Cover-More...
Emergence takes stake in cyber adviser
09 February 2026
Specialist underwriting agency Emergence has invested in Sydney advisory business NSB Cyber...
Elders names new chief
09 February 2026
Elders has appointed René Dedoncker as CEO, effective from October when current chief Mark Allison leaves...
Law firm branches into advisory
09 February 2026
Wotton Kearney has opened an advisory service for clients seeking risk, cyber and regulatory guidance...
Fitzgerald’s new venture launches with Blend acquisition
02 February 2026
AI-focused insurtech Kaibridge, led by former Steadfast COO Nigel Fitzgerald and ex-AIG Australia CEO Grant Cairns, is up and running following the acquisition of Blend Insurance Solutions...
Delta recruits Australia MD
02 February 2026
Specialist underwriting agency Delta Insurance Group has appointed Hamish MacLean as Australian MD as it looks to grow its position in the market...
AUB to buy UK intermediary, affirms full-year guidance
02 February 2026
AUB Group says a deal to acquire broker and underwriting agency business Prestige for $432 million will accelerate its UK expansion and deliver significant benefits as its Australian business model is replicated internationally...