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Insurance Australia Group reported a 15.1% revenue increase to $21.3 billion in FY26 but saw net profit after tax fall 24.8% to $1.022 billion, impacted by natural peril claims and RACQ acquisition costs. The company declared a 20c final dividend, suspending its DRP.

Suncorp Group reported a 34% drop in net profit for FY26 to $1.03 billion amid elevated natural hazard costs but maintained strong margins and announced a $250 million share buyback and 10c special dividend.

Suncorp has secured a disciplined FY27 reinsurance program featuring a $800 million annual aggregate cover over five years, while signalling higher reinsurance costs and a $250 million natural hazard cost overrun in FY26.

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) reported a resilient first half of FY26 with an underlying insurance profit of $804 million and maintained its full-year guidance despite integration challenges from the RAC Insurance acquisition.

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’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.

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) reported a robust half-year performance with a $778 million net profit, underpinned by premium growth and improved insurance margins. The company also raised its interim dividend by 20%, signaling confidence in its strategic execution.