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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.
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- May 16 2019
Founder at Melbourne’s PSC to focus on M&A
Non-exec director Tony Robinson to replace Paul Dwyer as MD at the broker.
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- May 15 2019
Nib completes QBE travel purchase
The deal makes it Australia's third-largest travel insurer.
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- May 13 2019
Cyber cover ramps up in Australia and New Zealand
More than a third of firms in the two countries have taken out cyber protection, according to BDO.
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- May 13 2019
Townsville property losses were US$730m, says Perils
The flooding has had a deep impact on reinsurers and insurers this year.
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- May 10 2019
QBE’s Regan positive on 2019 outlook
Insurer's global CEO Pat Regan optimistic on COR as fossil fuel resolution voted down at AGM.
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- May 9 2019
Australia broker study launched after Hayne findings
The National Insurance Brokers Association seeks external reassurance of broking value.
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- May 8 2019
Zurich Australia creates GI claims leadership position
Swiss giant has recruited Craig Newton from Aussie rival QBE.
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- May 7 2019
Report: Suncorp exploring bank spin-off
The Australian firm has hired UBS to weigh further changes to the core business.
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- May 6 2019
ICA CEO: “Game changing” regulation ahead
Royal Commission demands will be challenging according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
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- May 3 2019
Gallagher snaps up Aussie agriculture broker
The acquisitive US broker has acquired AgriRisk services.
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- May 2 2019
McLarens sets up in Byron Bay after Crawford hire
Global loss adjuster to open up another branch in Australia as Matt Coles joins.
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- April 30 2019
Canopius targets Pacific with Sydney office
The Lloyd's (re)insurer has hired Claudio Saita from Tokio Marine Australasia.
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- April 29 2019
GrainGrowers: Australian drought market in “disarray”
Farming group decries lack of insurance products available for drought.
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- April 25 2019
Australia to allow historic complaints until 2008
The move under the next government could prove a major headache to some insurers.
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- April 24 2019
ACCC inquiry: ICA defends commissions
The Insurance Council of Australia replies to Australia's Competition Consumer Commission.
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- April 22 2019
ICA praises Sydney hailstorm payout effort
The Insurance Council of Australia says 50% out of US$910m of claims have been paid.
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- April 15 2019
China Re completes Australia and Ireland Chaucer deals
The sales finalise Hanover Insurance Group's sale of its Lloyd’s international specialty business.
