Suncorp Group (ASX:SUN) confirmed Ernst & Young as the preferred firm to be appointed as the group's external auditor for the 2027 financial year onwards, replacing its current auditor KPMG, according to a Wednesday Australian bourse filing.
The appointment is subject to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's approval, the completion of a fit and proper assessment, and shareholder approval.
The insurer's shares climbed past 4% in recent trading on Wednesday.
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