Insurance Australia Group Ltd IAG

Investing.com-- Insurance Australia Group (ASX:IAG) said on Friday its unit Insurance Australia Ltd had agreed to settle proceedings brought by Credit Suisse entities over insurance policies linked to Greensill, ending a major part of the long-running litigation.

The push for an overseas takeover by the Berkshire Hathaway-backed Japanese insurer is part of a broader strategy under CEO Masahiro Koike to expand the group's footprint beyond its domestic market.

IAG delivers 7.6% premium growth to $18.4 billion, raises dividend 5%, and guides FY27 margin of 14.5%-16.5% despite elevated net peril costs and home claims inflation.

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By 2030, the insurer said it expects to have more than 11 million customers and exceed A$25bn ($18.1bn) in GWP.

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The regulator said it has not formed a final opinion and will continue its assessment during Phase 2.

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