Australiainsurance

QBE Insurance Group (ASX:QBE) reported 11% premium growth to $9.2 billion in Q1 FY26, reaffirming its positive annual outlook.

HESTA announced a substantial reduction in insurance fees, directly countering a wave of price increases across the broader market.

Medibank (ASX:MPL) reports steady growth and reaffirmed FY26 outlook. Despite rising health cost inflation, the insurer saw a 25% surge in policyholder growth.

Resimac Group (ASX:RMC) announced the resignation of its CFO, James Spurway.

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) has secured a comprehensive five-year aggregate reinsurance agreement set to commence on June 30.

Praemium (ASX:PPS) hits a record $73.7 billion FUA in Q3 FY26, driven by an 18% surge and strong inflows.

The ACCC has escalated its scrutiny of Insurance Australia Group's (ASX:IAG) proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance.

Australian superannuation balances fell 3.2% in March as Middle East tensions and oil supply shocks erased months of gains.

Pacific Edge (ASX:PEB) reported a 2.7% rise in Q4 26 test volumes and major US insurance wins.

The Australian insurance sector is mobilising to shield policyholders from the escalating economic fallout of the Middle East conflict.