Asia-Pacific highest catastrophe cost in 2016
About $US104 billion ($137 billion) of the costs from climate events and catastrophes in 2016 was uninsured.
APRA chief warns insurers to get house in order
APRA's insurance chief has called on commercial property insurers to get their house in order amid continuing evidence of volatile product pricing and need for improved underwriting standards.
Shareholders back Cover-More's $138m Travelex deal
Cover-More's largest shareholder has endorsed CEO Mike Emmett's decision to fund a $138m acquisition of Travelex.
Steadfast Group profit soars by 75pc
Steadfast Group has shown a 75 per cent jump in full year profit to $73.5 million and flagged a profit of up to $90 million this financial year.
ClearView looks to Asia for new backer
ClearView boss Simon Swanson is looking to the mid-market insurers of Japan, South Korea and China to try to find a new business partner.
Why Irish eyes are smiling
CBL Corporation is tipping its Dublin-based division will benefit from the shock vote by Britain to leave the European Union.
Scientology was used to train planners, former employee says
A Melbourne-based financial planning group targeted by the regulator in a landmark court case used the teachings of Church of Scientology.
Landmark case against financial adviser
The corporate watchdog is making its first use of powers it was given three years ago.
Willis Towers Watson boss Barber says jobs safe, eyes growth
New Willis Towers Watson boss, Tony Barber, talks down the chance of job cuts as he bring the two groups together.
Insurance broker fired for email about boss
If you must solicit a job from a rival and criticise your boss, use a private email account. Here's why.
iSelect shares plummet on downgrade
Insurance comparison website iSelect has downgraded its full-year earnings guidance, blaming too many workers in a slow period.
Big benefits in trauma insurance
Despite its lower priority, policy could offer more than just a payout when needed.
Shareholders must get to grips with cyber risks
Shareholders must take greater responsibility for understanding the cyber risks facing the companies they invest in and advocate for better risk mitigation.
Austbrokers sticks to diversification plan
Mark Searles, chief executive of Austbrokers, admits it's hard not to be affected by the volatile movements in the company's share price since its profit downgrade in January - but stressed sticking to his diversification strategy is key to restoring investors' faith in the broking giant.
Don't skip the small print of your holiday cover
Shop around when looking for travel insurance to find the one that best suits your circumstances.
Persistence pays off in trauma insurance claim
Business owner Sharon Williams was hugely thankful for her trauma policy after being diagnosed with breast cancer. But she hadn't realised how much haggling would be involved.
Austbrokers appoints new CFO
Former The Trust Company finance boss Jodie Blackledge is the new chief financial officer of Austbrokers, following the retirement of Steve Rouvray after a decade in the post.
Entrepreneurial Greenstone founders undeterred in bid to raise $1b
Entrepreneurs Gavin Donnelly and Richard Enthoven are looking forward to going public with their insurance business, Greenstone
Greenstone heads offshore with $900m float in balance
ASX-hopeful Greenstone and its lead managers Goldman Sachs and Macquarie Capital have stepped up offshore marketing efforts after receiving a tepid response from domestic fund managers last week.
Greenstone's retail brokers seek bids by June 9
Retail brokers are calling clients to bid into Greenstone's initial public offering by June 9, so the bids can go to the float's lead managers a day later.
The payday that could have Macquarie bankers rethinking their careers
Greenstone's pending IPO is set to deliver big money to the insurance re-seller's major shareholders.
Ex-iSelect chief McCann resurfaces to take on former employer
Former iSelect chief executive Matt McCann has emerged as the new boss of rival comparison website Comparethemarket.com.au.
Buffett's Berkshire sets sights on Australian insurance
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company is likely to shake up the commercial insurance market as it seeks to lure large corporate clients, after the opening of its Sydney office.
Pressure on to fix life woes
For many life insurance companies, profits are in the doldrums. Claims are elevated, policies cancelled, and signs of a sustainable turnaround in business conditions appear far away. Everyone agrees that something has to be done, but not everyone can agree on the solution.
Ex-Wallaby Phil Kearns named InterRISK chief
Former Wallabies captain Phil Kearns will become chief executive of insurance broker InterRISK Australia next month.
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