Suncorp NZ stars with 76% profit growth as group earnings plunge

Suncorp NZ stars with 76% profit growth as group earnings plunge
Paul McBeth
By Paul McBeth Aug. 7 (BusinessDesk) - Suncorp Group's New Zealand unit was a standout for the Australasian bank and insurer, as premium growth and fewer claims helped boost local profit 76 percent while earnings plummeted across the Tasman.  The Brisbane-based financial services firm is a major Kiwi player in general and life insurance, with a suite of New Zealand brands including Vero Insurance, the AA Insurance joint venture, Asteron Life and AA Life joint venture. Those combined businesses delivered a net profit of $261 million in...

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