IAG shares up 9% after securing a 5-year A$2.8bn reinsurance agreement with Berkshire Hathaway and Canada Life.

Insurance Australia Group's (IAG) shares jumped 9% after securing a five-year reinsurance agreement with Berkshire Hathaway's National Indemnity Company and Canada Life Reinsurance, providing up to A$680m annual protection and A$2.8bn over the five-year period. The deal will help limit the cost of natural perils to A$1.28bn in FY25, stabilising earnings and reducing capital requirements, according to CEO Nick Hawkins.

June 27, 2024
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