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- June 24 2019
AIG pulls HNW cover in New Zealand
The insurer has decided to stop all high-net-worth coverage from the end of next month.
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- June 24 2019
New Zealand oil drilling cover could rocket
Analysis suggests an oil spill in the Taranaki basin could cost as much as NZ$926m (US$610.4m).
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- June 21 2019
Sydney hailstorm property losses reach US$530m: Perils
The December storm is one of the largest hailstorm losses ever recorded.
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- June 20 2019
Australian motor add-on refunds top US$89m
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has issued more refund requests over poor practice.
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- June 19 2019
ICA concerned over New South Wales’ budget impact
The Insurance Council of Australia feels insurance taxes and levies will hit householders.
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- June 17 2019
Two associations establish Australia life taskforce
Two adviser associations look to forge a united front over life commissions.
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- June 13 2019
Trial starts for couple accused of defrauding Dual Australia
The couple are alleged to have defrauded the Hyperion-owned MGA out of over US$11.8m.
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- June 10 2019
AGCS reviews portfolios in Australia and New Zealand
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty is reviewing long-tail business in Australia, and all lines in New Zealand.
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- June 6 2019
New Zealand secures US$4bn reinsurance deal
The cover is for the state run Earthquake Commission programme.
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- June 5 2019
Gallagher buys in Australia, completes JLT aerospace deal
Acquisitive global broker has completed several deals this week.
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- June 4 2019
China Taiping takes Australia footprint with Lion deal
The cargo underwriting facility is the Hong Kong listed insurer's first deal in Australia.
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- May 29 2019
HDI Global bolsters claims capabilities
Natalie Storer has joined the speciality insurer from QBE.
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- May 29 2019
Allianz drops business lines in New Zealand
The New Zealand market is becoming tougher.
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- May 27 2019
Suncorp bullish despite surprise CEO exit
Michael Cameron's successor has some big issues to deal with, but also plenty of opportunities.
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- May 27 2019
Suncorp’s CEO steps down
Michael Cameron to leave Australian giant as chairman says "right time for change".
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- May 27 2019
Talbot to close in Australia and China
The closures come after a difficult 2018 for the Validus-owned Lloyd's syndicate.
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- May 22 2019
New Zealand’s Tower bounces back to profit
Turnaround comes after four years of hard work for the country's third largest P&C firm.
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- May 22 2019
Australia MGA Ensurance reassures on future backing
The MGA has "unconditional support" from a major shareholder.
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- May 20 2019
ICA issues reform agenda for Morrison’s government
Following Scott Morrison's election victory, the Insurance Council of Australia is urging action.
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- May 20 2019
Pacific leads Q1 premium rate rises, says Marsh
There was modest premium growth in Asia but Australia is leading the way.
