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- November 18 2024
Allianz Commercial appoints Ben Church as head of broker distribution for Australia
The appointment comes after Sydney-based Church had assumed this role in an acting capacity six months ago.
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- November 15 2024
Mitsui Sumitomo to offer Australia SME capacity to Argyle Insurance
The multi-year agreement, starting January 1, 2025, will offer business insurance packages with an extended combined limit of up to US$4.52m.
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- November 14 2024
Envest acquires majority stake in Bendigo Insurance Brokers
The merger will add the broker to the network of Aviso Group and will bring the combined GWP up to US$616.4bn with the addition of the broker's US$13.3mn of gross written premium.
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- November 14 2024
New Zealand set to adopt modernised insurance law as bill passes third parliamentary reading
The legislation will help protect consumers and provide certainty for insurers, ICNZ said welcoming the legislation.
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- November 12 2024
New Zealand central bank warns Quest Insurance over non-compliance
Quest has acknowledged and remedied the breaches of its obligations and is in the process of implementing further risk management measure, RBNZ said.
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- November 12 2024
Australian MGA Criterion expands into environmental impairment liability, D&O, casualty
The waste and recycling specialist is also planning to launch professional indemnity coverage, says underwriting director Stuart Kinsella.
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- November 11 2024
London Australia Underwriting appoints head of new wholesale division
Sydney-based Holly Blower will head the new division, which will complement the MGA's extensive binder business to assist with hard to place opportunities.
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- November 11 2024
NZ non-life segment growth to remain robust even as carriers adjust rates: AM Best
In its latest report on the segment, the rating agency has maintained a stable outlook citing solid premium growth supported by rate adjustments.
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- November 11 2024
RJC Insurance Brokers launches in New South Wales
The broker will be led by managing directors Russell and Julie Chegwyn and will place and manage covers for businesses in industries ranging from rail construction & maintenance to civil construction.
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- November 8 2024
Fitch upgrades QBE Insurance as profitability, capital buffer improve
The rating agency has affirmed QBE's insurer rating 'A-' taking into account its improving financial performance and solid capitalisation metrics.
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- November 8 2024
Fitch downgrades Suncorp Group following banking exit, higher reinsurance retentions
The group’s main non-life arm AAI’s financial strength rating has been changed to A+ from AA-.
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- November 8 2024
Suncorp’s Vero Insurance expands into specialty lines
The first product to be launched will be high hazard property, which will focus more on businesses with more complex risk profiles rather than those exposed to higher natural hazard losses.
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- November 7 2024
Steadfast expands into London market with US$30m Lloyd’s broker HW Wood buy
The acquisition, which is expected to be completed on December 2, gives the Australian group full ownership of the target, including its operations in France and Greece.
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- November 6 2024
Liberty Specialty Markets’ Alison Campbell joins Berkley Insurance Australia as underwriter
In her new role, Brisbane-based Campbell will write general liability and financial lines of business for the carrier.
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- November 6 2024
Australia’s NIBA appoints Phil Khoury as independent reviewer for the insurance brokers code of practice
NIBA reviews the code in consultation with stakeholders every three years to ensure it remains relevant and effective.
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- November 5 2024
New Zealand central bank warns of premium hikes for high-risk properties: reports
For vulnerable properties, flood risk premiums are becoming more common as the trend towards risk-based pricing continues, RBNZ noted.
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- November 5 2024
Queensland and NSW most vulnerable going forward for natural disasters: CGU Insurance
Currently there are 1.2 million properties at risk of flooding in Australia, while 230,000 properties face a 1-in-20 risk of flooding each year, the insurer said.
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- November 5 2024
Hallmark Insurance’s parent St Andrew’s Australia Services get APRA nod as holding company
The registration allows the firm to oversee one APRA-authorised life insurer and one general insurer under the regulatory framework.
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- November 4 2024
Arch Indemnity could see underwriting results moderate as claims set to pick up: Fitch
The rating agency has assigned an 'A+' (strong) rating with a stable outlook to the carrier due to its moderate company profile, very strong capitalisation, financial performance and earnings, and support from the parent Arch Capital Group.
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- November 4 2024
Steadfast on track to complete US$200m in acquisitions in FY 2025
In its annual general meeting, the Australian broking group addressed allegations of opacity in its strata operations and leadership succession.
