Latest Underwriting News

QBE Insurance Group has reported its strongest financial performance in over a decade for 2025, with a 7% premium growth and a combined operating ratio improvement to 91.9%. The insurer also raised its dividend and announced a substantial share buyback, signaling confidence in sustained growth.

Solvar Limited reported a 5.8% rise in half-year NPAT to $20 million, driven by the sale of its New Zealand written-off loan book and expanded debt facilities. The company also announced a special dividend and outlined growth plans in commercial lending.

Identitii Limited faces a setback as Beauvais Capital terminates its underwriting agreement following Takeovers Panel orders, triggering shareholder withdrawal rights and uncertainty over the company’s capital raising plans.

Suncorp’s first half of FY26 was marked by significant natural hazard claims costing $1.3 billion, yet the insurer maintained resilient underlying margins and a robust capital position.

29Metals has successfully completed the retail portion of its entitlement offer, raising $31 million and finalising a $150 million capital injection to support its growth ambitions.

Tourism Holdings Limited has agreed to sell its UK & Ireland operations to Indie Campers for NZ$8 million, aiming to streamline its portfolio and reduce debt. The deal is expected to deliver a one-off gain but will impact earnings in the short term.

Verity Resources Limited has announced a pro-rata entitlement issue to raise up to $2.05 million, partially underwritten by entities linked to its directors. The capital raise aims to fund exploration and technical studies across its key projects, including the Monument Gold Project.

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.

Evolution Energy Minerals Limited has announced a renounceable pro-rata entitlement offer to raise up to $4.03 million, aiming to fund exploration and development of its Tanzanian copper and graphite assets. The offer includes free attaching options and is partially underwritten, reflecting both opportunity and risk amid regulatory challenges.

Evolution Energy Minerals has announced a $4 million renounceable entitlement offer priced at 1.5 cents per share, including free attaching options, with major shareholder Metals One Plc committing $1 million.

Cosmo Metals Limited has announced a fully underwritten entitlement offer to raise approximately $1.55 million, aimed at advancing drilling and exploration across its key gold and base metals projects. The offer includes new shares and attaching options, with funds earmarked for multiple projects in Western Australia and New South Wales.