Latest Life Insurance News

NobleOak Life Limited reported a robust 20% growth in in-force premiums and a 22% rise in underlying profit for FY25, surpassing guidance and setting a clear path to $1 billion in-force premium. Strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and product innovation underpin its strong outlook for FY26.

NobleOak Life Limited reported a robust 22% increase in underlying net profit after tax for FY25, driven by strong premium growth and expanding market share. Despite a statutory profit dip due to one-off costs, the insurer plans to reinvest cash flows to fuel future growth and transition to a Life Company structure.

Perpetual Limited reported a steady FY25 with underlying profit after tax of $204.1 million, revenue growth across all segments, and a net loss narrowed to $58.2 million. The firm’s refreshed strategy focuses on simplification, operational excellence, and measured growth investments amid evolving regulatory landscapes.

ClearView Wealth Limited delivered a robust second half in FY25, overcoming early claims volatility to restore margins and grow premiums. The company’s FY26 guidance signals confidence in continued growth, underpinned by a major technology platform migration and capital management initiatives.

ClearView Wealth Limited reported strong second-half growth in FY25, with underlying NPAT up 11% and life insurance margins rebounding. The company is poised for further expansion in FY26, backed by technology upgrades and strategic simplification.

Challenger Limited reported a 9% increase in normalised net profit after tax for FY25, driven by strong Life business cash earnings and resilient Funds Management performance despite net outflows. The company also announced an 11% dividend increase and provided positive FY26 EPS guidance amid ongoing regulatory reforms.

Challenger Limited reported a solid 9% rise in normalised NPAT to $456 million for FY25, alongside an 11% dividend increase to 29.5 cents per share, underscoring its strategic momentum and capital strength. The company’s outlook for FY26 remains positive, with guidance pointing to continued growth and shareholder returns amid evolving retirement income reforms.

Suncorp Group Limited reported a strong FY25 with record profits, driven by favourable natural hazard experience and strategic asset sales, while announcing a $400 million share buy-back and an optimistic outlook for FY26.

Suncorp Group reports a robust $1.82 billion net profit after tax for FY25, boosted by strategic divestments and strong insurance operations. The company announces a $400 million share buy-back as it sharpens focus on general insurance.

AMP Limited reported a 9.2% rise in underlying net profit after tax for the first half of 2025, alongside a declared interim dividend, while navigating fresh legal challenges.

TAL Dai-ichi Life Australia has obtained all necessary regulatory approvals, including from APRA, to finalize its minority investment in Challenger Limited, acquiring a 19.9% equity stake.

AMP Limited is set to defend itself against a new class action alleging inflated life insurance premiums and a separate dispute over a major property sale, signaling potential challenges ahead for the financial services giant.