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Takeover ‘noise’ won’t distract Suncorp, Johnston says

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:13:34 GMT

Suncorp CEO Steve Johnston has called recent speculation about a takeover by a Japanese group “a lot of noise”...

IAG wraps up Greensill settlements

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:52:17 GMT

IAG has agreed to settle the final remaining proceeding filed against it in the Federal Court related to the collapse of Greensill five years ago...

‘$50 billion claims paid’: ICA responds to podcast criticism

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:52:10 GMT

The Insurance Council of Australia has joined insurers in responding to a celebrity podcast that featured a claims advocate slamming industry practices and naming and shaming two companies...

Study to show where industry leaders ‘are placing their bets’

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:51:54 GMT

Consultancy The Bridge International has launched this year’s Heartbeat general insurance survey, in partnership with the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance...

Cash offer for home damage impractical, ombudsman rules

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:50:44 GMT

A homeowner has won a dispute over a landslip and property damage caused by Cyclone Alfred after arguing her insurer failed to provide a practical pathway for completing repairs...

‘Huge opportunity’ for Vero specialty arm: Johnston

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:17:04 GMT

Suncorp sees a chance to grow further in the commercial space following the launch of Vero Specialty Lines in 2024, despite the recent loss of a key contract...

Intermediaries switch on to cyber opportunity

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:00:16 GMT

Brokers are “slowly” realising cyber insurance’s growth potential, as take-up remains low despite clients’ rising concern at the risk...

Apple appraisal a core issue as ombudsman settles fire fight

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

An insurer has been told to increase its settlement for an orchard fire more than seven years after the blaze...

Watchdog seeks views on AUB’s One Underwriting deal

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:57:35 GMT

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is taking feedback on the AUB acquisition of Aon’s One Underwriting...

Quigley joins SRG to head Adelaide office

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:54:36 GMT

Specialist Risk Group Australia has opened an office in Adelaide, led by partner Stuart Quigley...

‘It’s more than a job’: how Affinity’s mane man cantered to victory

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:54:25 GMT

Paul Davenport says he is proud – but also shocked and “a little outside my comfort zone” – to be recognised with this year’s NIBA community excellence member award...

Experienced broker goes solo in ‘win-win’ move

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:54:09 GMT

Linsure Insurance Brokers has launched in Brisbane, led by Linda Burnett, who has more than two decades’ experience in the industry...

Broker Q&A: will Victoria’s flood risk reform work?

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:53:50 GMT

The industry has long campaigned for action to prevent building on floodplains, and there was progress last week as one state brought in new rules...

Lockton adds Wellington to growing NZ presence

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:53:37 GMT

Lockton has expanded its New Zealand operations, opening an office in Wellington...

IAG revamps intermediated executive team

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:18:41 GMT

IAG’s Intermediated Insurance Australia has promoted Dustin Bartley to the reshaped role of EGM customer and growth for CGU and WFI under changes taking effect on Friday...

Envest recruits agencies leader ahead of branding shake-up

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:05:45 GMT

Envest has appointed former QBE and Aviva executive Belinda Steedman as head of its underwriting agencies...

Tourism operators seek ‘right brokers’ amid coverage struggle

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:05:27 GMT

The Queensland Tourism Industry Council is creating a panel of specialist brokers to help members with insurance amid surging premiums and cover restrictions...

AFCA finds no French connection to bulldog’s back pain

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:03:29 GMT

A pet cover policyholder has won a dispute over whether her French bulldog’s spinal condition was hereditary...

INsight podcast: insurers deliver new code to ASIC

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:50:56 GMT

The Insurance Council of Australia’s revised code, which has been submitted for corporate regulator approval, is the first item discussed on the latest Insurance News podcast...

Insurance News conference launches with Shark Tank star and broking chiefs

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:27:28 GMT

Shark Tank entrepreneur Nick Bell and broking leaders from Marsh and Gallagher are among confirmed speakers for the Insurance News Outlook 2027 conference on March 11...