Insurance Australia Group (IAG)
IAG swaps premiums for Berkshire fee
Insurance Australia Group said its deal with Berkshire Hathaway will give it income stability and free up A$700m (£346m) of capital to pursue growth.
Buffett's IAG deal gives Berkshire Hathaway platform for Asia-Pacific growth
Warren Buffett has agreed for Berkshire Hathaway to take a A$500m 3.7% in IAG in exchange for the Australian insurer's renewal rights to its large corporate book.
IAG's India stake increase on track after Indonesia buy
Insurance Australia Group is in advanced discussions to increase its stake in SBI General Insurance in India to 49%.
New South Wales' storms to cost IAG A$300m
Insurance Australia Group is counting the cost of two damaging storms in the same week.
Video: New Zealand earthquakes
New Zealand insurance industry leaders give Post reporter Katie Marriner an update on progress in Canterbury following the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.
IAG increases stake in Indian insurer to 49%
Insurance Australia Group is taking advantage of new rules in India to increase its 26% stake in SBI General Insurance to 49%.
Natural Catastrophes: Extreme reaction
The Insurance Council of Australia’s natural catastrophe coordination initiative is an example of how an industry can collaborate to respond quickly and effectively to extreme weather events.
New Zealand Earthquakes: Kiwi crisis
New Zealand insurers were exposed to intense pressure following the devastating earthquakes in Canterbury in 2010 and 2011. Post investigates the lessons learned from these events for insurers in both New Zealand and the UK
Marcia claims cost IAG over A$60m
Insurance Australia Group has received around 3500 claims for damage caused by Cyclone Marcia.
IAG's premiums and profits rise in Asia
Australasia giant is growing slowly but surely in Asia.
Brisbane hailstorm hurts IAG's first half profits
Catastrophes and reduced reserved releases contributed to IAG's 9.8% fall in profits in the first half of its financial year through 31 December.
Aviva's commercial lines MD Foy exits business
Aviva’s commercial lines managing director Ian Foy is to depart after less than a year at the company.
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.
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.
New Zealand regulator delays IAG Wesfarmers decision
The New Zealand regulator has once again delayed a decision on approving Insurance Australia Group's acquisition of Wesfarmers' underwriting division.
Utley buys ‘Beckingham Palace’ for £11.5m
Hastings Direct chairman Neil Utley has bought the Hertfordshire home of David and Victoria Beckham for £11.5m.
IAG performed strongly in first half
Insurance Australia Group lifted its first half net profit to 31 December 2013 by 39.3% to A$642m (£346.5m) over the same period in 2012.
Editor's Comment: Getting the band back together
Last year The Big Reunion hit our screens featuring pop groups Five, 911, Atomic Kitten, The Honeyz, Liberty X, Blue and B*Witched.
Career file - Ian Foy: Aviva appoints ex-IAG UK boss to new GI role
Aviva has appointed Ian Foy to the newly created role of managing director of personal motor, home and specialist lines within its UK & Ireland general insurance business.
IAG buys Wesfarmers' underwriting arms
Insurance Australia Group has bought conglomerate Wesfarmers' underwriting operations for A$1.85bn (£1bn) subject to regulatory approval.
IAG improves claims guidance
Insurance Australia Group is expecting a better claims performance for its current financial year than forecast.
Equity names Xchanging’s Yorke as its first COO
Equity Insurance Group has continued to restructure its leadership following yesterday’s confirmation that the Aquiline purchase had completed.
Barnett & Barnett rebrand delayed by Equity sale
A rebranding exercise at Barnett & Barnett and NBJ was delayed by the sale of Equity Insurance Group to US private equity house Aquiline, according to managing director Neil Campling.
Private equity houses tipped as frontrunners in Giles sale
Giles backer Charterhouse will find a welcoming audience in private equity markets as it seeks to sell its stake in the broker.