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- November 20 2025
ICNZ welcomes move to leave natural hazards levy unchanged
The levy, collected by insurers on behalf of the government, helps ensure the Natural Hazards Commission (NHC) is funded to provide basic cover for natural disasters such as earthquakes, landslides and flooding.
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- November 20 2025
Gallagher Re names Parrus Kunvarji as APAC executive director for customised solutions
He joins from Pacific International Insurance, having also worked for Willis Re.
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- November 19 2025
ARPC declares cyclone event as Tropical Cyclone Fina strengthens
First tropical cyclone of Australia’s storm season has developed off the country’s northern coast.
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- November 19 2025
Optus Mobile fined US$500,000 for breaching anti-scam rules
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found Optus, operating as Coles Mobile, breached anti-scam rules on 44 occasions in September and October 2024.
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- November 18 2025
4 Envest-backed ‘like-minded agencies’ to merge in early 2026
Combined group of Blue Zebra Insurance, The Proplab Group - current holding company of the SGUA and Allstate Underwriting brands - and Point Insurance, will be led by Proplab Group CEO Rowan Watson.
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- November 17 2025
Steadfast CEO Robert Kelly to return on Tuesday following conclusion of probe into workplace complaint
He had 'chosen to stand aside' on a temporary basis from October 30 amid the investigation.
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- November 17 2025
Sedgwick confirms new Australia leadership
Phil van Zyl has been appointed interim CEO, replacing Diego Ascani, with Simon Kay appointed chief operating officer.
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- November 13 2025
Australia’s cyclone pool ‘needs greater focus on climate resilience and mitigation’: ICA
- Industry associations
- Australia
- Public sector solutions
- Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation
- Insurance Council of Australia
Industry group says pool has contributed to reducing pressure on insurance premiums in northern Australia, but not directly reduce underlying extreme weather risk.
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- November 13 2025
Australia’s Aviso Group promotes Jeff Moule to CEO
Brisbane-based Moule succeeds Travis Kemp, who will continue to oversee Aviso Specialty.
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- November 12 2025
New Zealand’s non-life insurance sector set for resilient growth: AM Best
Global agency says premium growth is expected to rise despite climate volatility and regulatory cost pressures.
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- November 11 2025
Ardonagh-backed Cornerstone Risk acquires MRC Insurance, launches corporate and specialty division
MRC owner Danny Gluszkiewicz is set to collaborate with senior management in a consultancy role, while managing director James Musial will continue in a leadership position and head the new division.
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- November 11 2025
Australia’s criminal code amendment ‘an important step’, ARPC CEO says
Update ensures 'Australia’s terrorism insurance framework keeps pace with the changing nature of the terrorism risk', Christopher Wallace says.
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- November 10 2025
IAG receives over 10,000 claims from significant weather events across Queensland, NSW, Victoria
Majority relate to motor and property hail damage, with over half from customers of RACQ Insurance, which IAG acquired in September.
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- November 10 2025
CVC joins EQT’s bid for AUB Group
Australian-listed broker permits the two PE firms to form a consortium and extend the exclusivity agreement to December 4.
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- November 7 2025
Steadfast carves up Coverforce divisions
Coverforce Insurance Brokers will be sold to GSA; its network will go to CBN and its strata portfolio will be transferred to BCB Group.
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- November 7 2025
Michael Parrant confirms WTW cyber switch after 23 years with Aon
Melbourne-based Parrant joins WTW as the director of its cyber practice.
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- November 7 2025
AUB Group’s exclusivity period with EQT for takeover extended by 2 weeks
AUB had announced last week that it received a confidential and non-binding indicative proposal to acquire 100% of AUB by way of a scheme of arrangement for AU$45 (US$29.5) per share.
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- November 5 2025
ICA expands Severe Spring Storms declaration as Queensland claims surge past 26,000
Storms have produced thousands of new claims across the state, with early industry estimates pointing to insured losses exceeding A$250 million (US$165 million).
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- November 5 2025
Gaurav Puri joins Australia’s Bolderstons Insurance Brokers as account director
He joins from Melbourne-based Edgewise Insurance Brokers, where he was an account manager for nearly 10 years.
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- November 4 2025
IAG New Zealand CEO Amanda Whiting to step down
Whiting will continue to lead the New Zealand business until a successor is found.
