W+K expands NZ operations with DAC Beachcroft tie-up
09 October 2017
Insurance law firm Wotton + Kearney and global law firm DAC Beachcroft have today announced an integration of their New Zealand operations…
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Gallagher celebrates 90th anniversary
02 October 2017
The Australian and New Zealand branches of Arthur J Gallagher are holding celebrations this week to mark the company’s 90th anniversary…
Sura rebrands bus and coach underwriter
02 October 2017
AUB-owned specialist underwriting agency Sura has added to its suite of companies with the rebranding of ABC Underwriting as Sura Australian Bus and Coach…
QBE to expand smash repairer network
02 October 2017
QBE will expand its accredited smash repairer network following its launch in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra at the start of last month…
Cloud-based platform targets fast-moving SMEs
02 October 2017
Insurtech Evari, led by former Zurich Australia and New Zealand CEO Daniel Fogarty, has launched with an offering targeted at cafes, restaurants and small retailers…
New Chubb business pack covers cyber, environment
02 October 2017
Chubb has launched a product tailor-made for Australian firms that also provides cover for cyber and environmental liability…
S&P gives QBE LMI an A+
02 October 2017
S&P has affirmed QBE Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance’s “A+” financial strength and issuer credit ratings and expects the outlook to remain stable over the next two years…
Case managers launch new initiative in Victoria
02 October 2017
Gallagher Bassett has launched a new mobile case management model in Victoria to facilitate return-to-work and provide extra support to injured workers and their employers…
Fairfax Media, Envest join forces to sell insurance
25 September 2017
Fairfax Media-owned property platform Domain and investment company Envest have set up a joint venture to sell insurance online later this year…
Tech changes drive Suncorp marketplace spending
25 September 2017
Suncorp says its $100 million “marketplace strategy” investment this financial year will put it ahead of its rivals, amid rising competition from traditional players and new technology operators…
IAG risk chief to retire
25 September 2017
IAG has started an international search for a chief risk officer after announcing Clayton Whipp will retire by next April…
Youi upbeat on Australia as earnings rise
25 September 2017
Youi Group is confident its Australian business will continue to grow after it produced a strong set of results amid tough conditions…
StartUpCover quotes through Facebook Messenger chatbot
25 September 2017
The Willis Towers Watson and CGU joint venture StartUpCover has introduced a Facebook Messenger chatbot called “Jamie” that gives businesses an indicative quote within five minutes, at any time of day or night…
Allianz announces water partnership
25 September 2017
Allianz Worldwide Partners has teamed up with Queensland water supplier Unitywater to offer water-related insurance to customers in the Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa areas…
IAG restructure results in key departures, new roles
18 September 2017
IAG has announced a series of role changes following its decision in July to unite all its Australian businesses into one division…
QBE reshuffle opens vacancy for Australia/NZ chief
18 September 2017
QBE’s Group CEO-elect Pat Regan will lead the search for his successor as CEO Australia and New Zealand Operations when he takes over from John Neal on January 1…
Risk and demand trends prompt Genworth downgrade
18 September 2017
Moody’s has downgraded Genworth Australia from A3 to Baa1, reflecting rising risks in the Australian housing market and reduced demand for domestic lenders’ mortgage insurance…
Elders agent leaves after alleged breach
18 September 2017
Three rural NSW branches of Elders Insurance were temporarily closed after the agent running them left suddenly following “a breach in his agreement”…
App helps Allianz Worldwide Partners’ student clients stay safe
18 September 2017
International students who hold health cover policies with Allianz Worldwide Partners now have free access to an app designed to keep them safe in Australia…
Allianz tops industry sustainability index
18 September 2017
Allianz has taken first place among rated insurance companies in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index…