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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.

Aeeris Ltd reported a profitable quarter with 13% revenue growth and launched its proprietary AWARE system, while navigating the departure of its founder and CEO.

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.

Suncorp Group delivers a robust FY25 result, boosted by strategic asset sales and strong insurance performance, while launching a $400 million share buy-back.

The ACCC has decided not to oppose Insurance Australia Group’s proposed acquisition of RACQ Insurance, finding that competition in Queensland’s motor and home contents insurance markets remains robust despite the deal.

Tower Limited reported a robust half year profit for 2025, driven by improved claims performance and premium growth in its home insurance portfolio, despite ongoing challenges from Canterbury earthquake claims and competitive motor insurance pricing.

Tower Limited has raised its FY25 underlying NPAT guidance to $70m–$80m, citing better-than-expected claims experience and favorable weather, while revising premium growth and expense ratio forecasts.

Suncorp Group has reported a robust $1.1 billion net profit for 1H25, buoyed by a benign natural hazard season and the sale of its banking arm. The insurer is set to return $4.1 billion to shareholders, marking a significant milestone in its strategic simplification.

Suncorp Group Limited delivered a robust half-year performance with a $1.1 billion net profit, driven by favourable natural hazard conditions and the strategic sale of Suncorp Bank. The insurer plans a substantial $4.1 billion return to shareholders, underscoring its strong capital position and growth ambitions.

Suncorp Group Limited reported a robust half-year result for 1H25, with net profit after tax nearly doubling to $1.1 billion, driven by the sale of Suncorp Bank and strong insurance operations. The company announced a substantial capital return and special dividend, underscoring its disciplined capital management.

Suncorp Group delivered a robust first half FY25 with NPAT nearly doubling to $1.1 billion, driven by the sale of Suncorp Bank and favourable natural hazard outcomes. The insurer announced a $3.22 per share capital return and dividend, underscoring strong capital management.