Ironshore Australia News

Ironshore International Names Lewis to Lead Australia Unit

Ironshore International has appointed William Lewis as managing director of Ironshore Australia Pty Ltd. (IAPL) to be based in the Sydney office. Lewis, a private equity attorney, is a specialist in private equity transactions, tax structuring and insurance, advising private …

Ironshore International Buys Sydney-Based Savannah Insurance Agency

Ironshore International has acquired the Savannah Insurance Agency of Sydney, Australia, effective immediately. The Savannah Agency team of underwriters will join Ironshore Australia offices, broadening its regional presence by offering select specialty business lines. Katherine Simmonds, managing director of Ironshore …

Ironshore Calls Off Acquisition of Australia’s Assetinsure

Bermuda-based Ironshore Inc. announced that its Australian subsidiary’s transaction to acquire all of the shares of Australia’s Assetinsure Holdings Pty Limited, the parent company of Assetinsure Pty Limited, will not proceed by mutual agreement of the parties. No details were …

Ironshore Australia Launches Marine Unit to Cover Fine Art, Specie, Cargo Classes

Ironshore Australia has entered the fine art, specie and cargo insurance sectors in Australia through the creation of a new marine unit. Ironshore’s team will focus on underwriting a range of both static and transit fine art risks for Australian-based …

Ironshore Australia Launches M&A Product Suite

Ironshore Australia has established a merger and acquisition suite of products that will be available throughout the Asia Pacific region. The package will include coverage for buyers, sellers, taxes and environmental warranties. The carrier said it developed these products in …