IAG trials vehicle repair initiative in NZ
14 October 2019
IAG will trial a motor vehicle repair facility, Repairhub, in Auckland next month as customers demand faster high-quality repairs and improved communication during the process...
Corporate
Suncorp selects start-ups for round two of incubator
14 October 2019
Fintech start-ups Athenix and My Business Manager have been selected for the second round of Suncorp’s Digital Incubator Program, which aims to bring innovative ideas to life in a well-resourced environment...
Steamatic heads west
14 October 2019
Restoration company Steamatic Australia will start operating in WA this week...
PSC seals Paragon acquisition
07 October 2019
Melbourne-based PSC Insurance Group has completed its purchase of Lloyd’s broker Paragon International...
Suncorp sells crash repairer as auto complexities rise
07 October 2019
Suncorp has sold its Capital Smart business to AMA Group as the rise of more sophisticated automotive technologies drives changes in the crash repair and parts procurement sector...
Allianz backs CEO pick for motor subsidiary
07 October 2019
GT Insurance’s incoming CEO Tony Dodd has the backing of parent company Allianz...
Priebbenow to head Chubb claims
07 October 2019
Chubb has appointed Simon Priebbenow as Head of Claims for Australia and New Zealand...
EML launches mental health hub
07 October 2019
Workers’ compensation mutual EML is launching an online mental health resources hub...
Steadfast Network gains boost from IBNA acceptances
30 September 2019
Steadfast gross written premium placed is set for a major boost after all Insurance Brokers Network Australia shareholders accepted the group’s takeover offer...
Youi aims to expand Australian operations after NZ exit
30 September 2019
Youi says it will focus on growing its Australian business after announcing the sale of its New Zealand portfolio to Tower...
Allianz Chairman John Curtis to retire at year's end
30 September 2019
Allianz Australia Chairman John Curtis will retire at the end of the year after more than 20 years in the role, with board member and former Suncorp Director Paula Dwyer to take over the position from January...
Ryno sells motor portfolio to Dawes Underwriting
30 September 2019
Dawes Underwriting Australia has bought the rights to the Ryno Insurance motor portfolio...
Suncorp commits to progress on environment, social goals
30 September 2019
Suncorp has defended its track record on addressing climate change while committing to further work to improve its response on environmental and social concerns...
Claim Central to manage transport hotline
30 September 2019
Claim Central Consolidated has been selected to manage a 24-hour hotline for Australian Transport and Logistics Insurance Group...
Take cover: Huddle unveils 'army of bots'
30 September 2019
Insurance disruptor Huddle says it has built "an army of bots" to automate tasks like reviewing claims, making payments and helping customers with sign-up...
Steadfast on course to wrap up IBNA offer
23 September 2019
Steadfast’s offer for Insurance Brokers Network Australia (IBNA) is set to close tonight, with acceptances well above the deal threshold level as of Thursday...
Suncorp mum over buyer interest in crash repairer, auto parts units
23 September 2019
Interested parties are expected to submit their bids today for automotive parts supplier ACM Parts and crash repairer Capital Smart Repairs, two Suncorp-owned businesses that may be sold pending the outcome of a strategic review...
NTI executives take on new roles
23 September 2019
Specialist insurer NTI has announced new roles for GM People and Capability Kerrie Challenor and GM Strategic Delivery & Operations Janelle Greene...
Swiss Re to seek court approval for local change
23 September 2019
Swiss Re will seek Federal Court approval next month for local changes that are part of moves to align its legal structure in Asia with those in North America and Europe...
Brisbane flood modeller announces expansion plans
23 September 2019
Brisbane-based FloodMapp has announced plans to launch in NSW and the US after securing $1.3 million in funding from investors...