Australia
Great Lakes Australia helps Steadfast buy Calliden
Australia's largest broker network Steadfast is buying Australian managing general agent the Calliden Group for A$105m (£59.1m).
Allied World to double Asia book
Allied World's premiums in Asia will more than double when the RSA's Hong Kong and Singapore books are integrated.
Austbrokers swoops for 50% share in risk management consultancy
Sydney-based broking business Austbrokers Holdings has sealed its third acquisition in as many weeks with the purchase of equity in specialist risk management consultancy Risk Strategies.
50% premium reductions in Australia, says Marsh
An abundance of capacity in the reinsurance market is helping keep renewal rates soft in Australia according to international broker Marsh.
Compare the Market fined for misleading advert in Australia
Online aggregator Compare the Market has been forced to withdraw an Australian health insurance advert after it was found to be misleading.
W.R. Berkley Insurance Australia rebrands
Property and casualty insurer W.R. Berkley Insurance Australia is rebranding as Berkley Insurance Australia.
Miller replaces Clarke as SSP's head of Asia-Pacific
UK-based technology firm SSP has appointed Paul Miller as general manager, Asia-Pacific after Michael Clarke left the firm.
SSP offers telematics mobile app in Australia and New Zealand
Technology house SSP is to offer a smartphone telematics app via technology from Wunelli.
Independent oversight body formed in Australia
In Australia a new independent body has been created that will oversee the revised General Insurance Code of Practice.
Australian broking group expands with two investments
Sydney-based broking group Austbrokers has invested in a broker and underwriting agency in Australia.
Shares slump at QBE after profit warning
Australian giant QBE has announced its first half results are likely to miss profit expectations by almost A$200m ($188m).
Suncorp signs motor claims agreement with Solera
Australia and New Zealand based financial services group Suncorp signs exclusive motor claims agreement with software provider Solera.
QBE creates emerging markets division
QBE's new division will include its Latin America and Asia-Pacific arms and be led by the insurer's Asia-Pacific CEO David Fried.
AJ Gallagher gains regulatory approval for Wesfarmers broker deal
Regulatory approval has been granted for the A$1.1bn ($928m) acquisition by Arthur J Gallagher of Wesfarmers insurance broking operations.
Australian homebuyers warned over rising premiums as climate changes
An Australian consumer watchdog Choice and Australia's Climate Institute are warning homebuyers to factor in rising premiums as a result of climate change.
IAG CEO calls for investment in natural disaster mitigation
IAG's CEO Mike Wilkins wants the Australian government to invest in making communities more resilient.
Queensland to spend A$51m on disaster mitigation
Insurance Council of Australia welcomes Australian state's spending on disaster mitigation but criticises stamp duty policy.
Warning over ride-sharing in Australia
The Insurance Council of Australia is urging Australians to be aware of the potential impact car ride-sharing services might have on their motor vehicle insurance.
MH370 not in Indian Ocean search zone, says Australian authorities
An extensive under water search by Australia for the missing Malaysian airplane MH370 has not found any wreckage.
Suncorp writes down A$500m after life review
Australian insurance and banking group Suncorp has written down A$500m (£270m) after deteriorating conditions in its life book.
QBE buys remaining 10% stake in Elders Insurance
Australian giant QBE now wholly owns Elders Insurance Underwriting Agency after buying a 10% stake from agribusiness Elders.
Multiple billion dollar natural disasters in April
Tornadoes and extensive crop damage led to multiple billion dollar natural disasters in April according to catastrophe modeler Impact Forecasting.
New Zealand regulator clears IAG's Wesfarmers deal
After several delays the New Zealand Commerce Commission has agreed to Insurance Australia Group's acquisition of Wesfarmers' Lumley insurance business.
Peak Re forms Australian partnership
Peak Re and Sydney-based reinsurance consultancy MacquarRe have signed a co-operation agreement.