IAG, Square Peg back UpGuard in $17m round
IAG has taken a venture capital stake in UpGuard, a homegrown cyber security business now based in San Francisco.
Suncorp insures itself against more storms
The hit to profits from the increasing frequency of storms has prompted Suncorp Group to take out a new reinsurance policy.
Ex-ACCI chief slams monopolists and exploiters
Former top business lobbyist Peter Anderson says business has itself to blame for the lack of progress in market-opening reforms
Suncorp profit dips on margin pressure
Suncorp Group said its full-year net profit fell 8.3 per cent to $1.04 billion on continued margin pressure in its core general insurance business.
Genworth announces special dividend
Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia said its half-year profit rose 20 per cent as it announced a special dividend.
Genworth warns of 'dual economy'
The boss of Genworth Mortgage Insurance has backed the RBA's view that the risks of a property bubble have receded.
Medibank armed with data in health cost war
Medibank will use wild variation in the cost and quality of care to force providers to take responsibility for health costs.
Surgeons to feel the wrath of online reveiws
The Whitecoat website will soon open up for critiques of surgeons' shaky hands or exorbitant fees.
Australian insurers pressed by low yields
Dwindling bond yields are challenging some of Australia's most conservative institutional investors.
Private health funds 'misusing dental data'
Private health insurers that also own dental surgeries are misusing data for commercial benefit dentists warn.
