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Ex-NZ chief takes on IAG simplification job

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:29:28 GMT

IAG’s former New Zealand CEO, Amanda Whiting, has become group executive for enterprise growth and simplification...

Countrywide-Adroit merger boosts ‘scale and footprint’

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:29:17 GMT

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

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:28:38 GMT

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

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:28:28 GMT

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

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:28:00 GMT

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

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:42:11 GMT

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

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:24:59 GMT

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

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:24:25 GMT

Boat insurer Club Marine has formed a “mutual partnership” with marina network d’Albora Marinas...

Pulse wins NZ accountants contract

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:23:12 GMT

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

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:23:05 GMT

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

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:15:54 GMT

Marsh Risk has expanded its education practice with the appointment of two executives who were previously with Aon...

Cover‑More picks new local chief

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:26:59 GMT

Blain Waterford has been appointed head of travel for Australia and New Zealand at Zurich-owned Cover-More...

Emergence takes stake in cyber adviser

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:25:20 GMT

Specialist underwriting agency Emergence has invested in Sydney advisory business NSB Cyber...

Elders names new chief

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:25:09 GMT

Elders has appointed René Dedoncker as CEO, effective from October when current chief Mark Allison leaves...

Law firm branches into advisory

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:46:40 GMT

Wotton Kearney has opened an advisory service for clients seeking risk, cyber and regulatory guidance...

Fitzgerald’s new venture launches with Blend acquisition

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:09:05 GMT

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

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:08:59 GMT

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

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:08:50 GMT

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...

Suncorp flags hazard impact ahead of first-half result

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:08:28 GMT

Suncorp says first-half earnings will be affected after natural hazard costs exceeded expectations...

Marsh raises data centre project capacity

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:40:37 GMT

Global broker Marsh has added more capacity to its Nimbus insurance program, which launched last June to cover data centre construction in Australia, North America and Europe...