Media release

APRA grants new general insurance licence to AmTrust Specialty Limited

APRA has granted AmTrust Specialty Limited a licence to operate as a general insurer (GI) under the Insurance Act 1973.
General insurance
Published
11 February 2026

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has granted AmTrust Specialty Limited a licence to operate as a general insurer (GI) under the Insurance Act 1973.

An updated register of all APRA-authorised general insurers can be found here: Register of general insurance.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is the prudential regulator of the financial services industry. It oversees banks, mutuals, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, private health insurers, friendly societies, and most members of the superannuation industry. APRA currently supervises institutions holding around $9.8 trillion in assets for Australian depositors, policyholders and superannuation fund members.

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