Steadfast Group

McLardy McShane Insurance Group launches new specialty division

McLardy McShane rebrands commercial unit as specialty business

September 25 2026

Former PROACT Australia co-founder Dave Stott will lead the rebranded business, bringing three decades of experience across underwriting, broking and international markets.

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Steadfast trading halted as consortium finalises A$7.7bn deal documentation

August 21 2026

The Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium is finalising documentation and financing for its proposed A$7.7bn (US$5.5bn) acquisition of Steadfast after entering the final stages of due diligence.

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Steadfast extends takeover talks with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium

August 3 2026

The exclusivity period has been extended until 19 August to allow the parties to complete remaining due diligence.

KKR joins Amwins-Dragoneer consortium in Steadfast takeover

July 14 2026

The PE firm has joined the bidding consortium, with the deal terms of the proposed A$7.7bn transaction unchanged.

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Steadfast extends exclusivity period as Amwins, Dragoneer reaffirm US$5.33bn bid

July 9 2026

The deal would give Amwins a significant foothold in the Asia-Pacific market through Steadfast's underwriting agency operations.

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Australia’s Steadfast gets A$7.7bn takeover offer from Amwins, Dragoneer

June 10 2026

Joint bid values Steadfast at A$7.7bn (approx. US$5.41bn), with an eight-week due diligence period underway.

Steadfast confirms takeover bid after months of buyout speculations

June 10 2026

The broking giant has been the subject of private equity takeover speculation since December last year.

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Sports Underwriting Australia joins Miramar Group, rebrands as Miramar Sports

May 18 2026

The move brings bespoke sports and leisure cover to Miramar’s recently launched MGA network.

Miramar Group unifies seven Steadfast underwriting agencies

March 10 2026

The leadership team for the unified group includes Stephen Ward as CEO and new appointments across commercial, financial, and specialty divisions.

Steadfast Group halts trading as CEO temporarily stands aside amid workplace complaint investigation

October 31 2025

The board has named Tim Mathieson as acting CEO while a workplace complaint against Robert Kelly is investigated.

Steadfast acquires Insurebot to streamline quote process

July 31 2025

Insurtech acquisition forms part of broker group's ongoing technology strategy.

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GSA appoints Dominic Brettell as Client Director

March 27 2024

Brettell joins after a 13 year tenure at Honan Insurance Group.

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