Aviso steps up in regional Victoria
26 September 2022
Broker Aviso Group is strengthening its presence in Victoria, announcing its Western Insurance Brokers in Colac will merge with Geelong-based Integral Insurance Services...
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QBE introduces Australia Pacific governance position
26 September 2022
QBE has appointed Tracey Harris to the newly created role of Chief Governance and Executive Operations Officer, Australia Pacific...
Hard-to-place specialist Australasia Underwriting expands
26 September 2022
Australasia Underwriting, which specialises in hard-to-place risks in the manufacturing, trades, commercial strata and recycling sectors, has expanded its reach through a property book acquisition...
Clyde & Co creates new 24/7 cyber risk service
26 September 2022
Clyde & Co has introduced a new service called One to help organisations manage and respond to growing cyber risks and guide clients through each step of the journey to cyber resilience...
Suncorp Bank sale could pave way for Zurich tilt: report
19 September 2022
Suncorp’s sale of its banking business could pave the way for the company to take a look at the Zurich Australian general insurance operations if they come onto the market, a media report says...
Evertas expands cryptoasset capacity to Australia
19 September 2022
Evertas has extended its cover against the theft or loss of cryptoassets to Australia...
Deloitte Australia announces 4impact acquisition
19 September 2022
Deloitte Australia has acquired tech specialist 4impact as part of a move that it says will make it “one of Australia’s leading certified Guidewire consultants”...
Suncorp champions support for cancer research event
19 September 2022
Suncorp has shared personal stories from its employees on the importance of the insurer’s Spirit to Cure cancer research initiative...
AUB plans more strata acquisitions
12 September 2022
AUB Group says it’s on the hunt for more strata agency acquisitions after agreeing to acquire Strata Unit Underwriters from IAG for an undisclosed sum...
New FM Global regional Senior VP named as part of leadership shake-up
12 September 2022
Recently appointed FM Global Senior VP APAC Division Manager James Thompson will have oversight of all the US mutual insurer’s Asia-Pacific operations including Australia, the business says...
Tower grows adviser network
12 September 2022
New Zealand’s Tower has expanded its network of insurance advisers under a new partnership with local aggregator Kiwi Adviser Network...
RACQ alerted by sharp rise in stolen vehicles
12 September 2022
RACQ has called on Queensland motorists to remain aware and active in their vehicle security after it reported an “alarming rise” in motor thefts...
'We're listening': Dual Deputy CEO’s message to broker partners
05 September 2022
Newly appointed Dual Asia Pacific Deputy CEO Michael Ussher says the broking channel remains a key focus as he prepares to commence in his new role on October 1...
iSelect insurance earnings increase, comparator prepares for new ownership
05 September 2022
Comparator iSelect’s insurance business reported improved full-year earnings, supported in part by higher online car insurance sales...
Chubb announces new NZ Property and Casualty Head
05 September 2022
Chubb has appointed Dave Morrow as its new Head of P&C in New Zealand and part of its executive leadership team...
Ensurance looks to 'new beginning' as business turns profitable for first time
05 September 2022
Ensurance CEO Tom Kent says the underwriting agency achieved a “big turnaround” to book its first-ever profit, as the business proceeds with its growth plans for Australia – a market it briefly left in 2020 to focus on the UK market...
Suncorp NZ launches program to raise funds for cancer research
05 September 2022
Suncorp says nearly 400 of its New Zealand employees will take part in activities throughout the next six weeks as part of its Spirit to Cure initiative to raise money for cancer research, support and prevention...
New Australia CEO brings 'deep broker relationships' to 360
29 August 2022
360 Underwriting Solutions says newly appointed CEO Australia Jason Clarke will start on November 1, as the business gears up for 2023 in which it expects to write more than $400 million in gross written premium...
AUB sees momentum continuing after earnings increase
29 August 2022
AUB Group sees momentum continuing after a strong operational and financial result in the past financial year bolstered by existing businesses and acquisitions...
Johns Lyng aims for $1 billion revenue after strong full-year results
29 August 2022
Johns Lyng Group announced “record” full-year financial results today, underpinned by post-catastrophe recovery works for its core Insurance Building and Restoration Services division...