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IAG’s 1H26 results reveal a 35% drop in net profit after tax due to severe weather costs from its RACQI acquisition, yet underlying insurance profit rose 7.6%, supported by solid premium growth and a $200 million share buyback.

Insurance Australia Group Limited has announced a fully franked interim dividend of AUD 0.12 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside a dividend reinvestment plan with no discount.

Insurance Australia Group’s half year net profit fell 35% to $505 million, weighed down by natural peril claims and integration costs from its RACQI acquisition. Despite this, the insurer maintains its full-year guidance and announces a $200 million share buy-back.

IAG has integrated RACQ Insurance into its core reinsurance programs, expanding catastrophe coverage and boosting downside protection through to 2029. This move aims to stabilise earnings and unlock synergies following RACQ’s acquisition.

HITIQ Limited and Sportscover have forged an exclusive partnership to embed PROTEQT™, a cutting-edge concussion management system, into Sportscover’s sports insurance policies, starting with Hockey Australia and set to expand further.

The ACCC has opposed IAG’s proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance in Western Australia, citing concerns it would stifle competition and lead to higher premiums and reduced product quality.

QBE Insurance Group reports sustained gross written premium growth of 6% for FY25 and announces a significant A$450 million on-market share buyback, reinforcing confidence in its financial outlook and capital management strategy.

Tower Limited has reported a record underlying profit for FY25, driven by improved claims ratios, customer growth, and strategic initiatives including expanded risk-based pricing. The insurer declared increased dividends and outlined a positive growth outlook for FY26.

QBE Insurance Group has priced a $300 million issue of USD subordinated notes due in 2037, offering investors a fixed 5.239% interest rate initially, with a reset in 2032 tied to U.S. Treasury yields. These notes strengthen QBE’s regulatory capital under APRA’s framework.

Helia Group’s 3Q25 APRA data reveals rising gross written premiums despite government scheme pressures, while a Board review confirms strategic focus on the Australian LMI market with significant cost cuts.

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) reported strong FY25 results and upgraded its FY26 guidance, reflecting the completed RACQ acquisition and ongoing strategic growth initiatives.

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has upgraded its FY26 financial guidance following the acquisition of RACQ’s insurance business, projecting stronger premium growth and higher profits.