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- April 15 2026
Sompo bolsters Australia underwriting team in major expansion drive
Paul O’Neill will lead a newly expanded team of underwriters across its Sydney and Melbourne offices.
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- April 14 2026
APAC timber insurance market set for sustained growth, with mass timber projects to the fore
APAC's timber and lumber insurance market is set for 7.2% growth to 2030, driven by a US$63bn regional sector and a green building boom – but while insurers are increasing capacity, they are applying tighter guidelines.
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- April 13 2026
Victoria bushfire losses rise to US$570m: Perils
Bushfires unfolded between January 7-13, when a severe heatwave drove extreme fire conditions across southeastern Australia.
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- April 12 2026
Cyclone Vaianu batters New Zealand’s North Island
Winds exceeding 130km/h force hundreds to evacuate and has caused power cuts to some 5,000 homes.
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- April 10 2026
Allianz hires Bryce Hatton as head of motor fleet underwriting in Australia
Brisbane-based Hatton has over three decades of experience in insurance-related roles.
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- April 10 2026
‘Bigger than an industrial revolution’: Australian MGA Kaibridge eyes growth with AI-native platform
Co‑founder Nigel Fitzgerald speaks to the InsuranceAsia News' Between the Lines podcast about building a digital-first, AI-native MGA.
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- April 9 2026
Australia’s new merger control regime makes ‘positive start’, regulator says
Since January 1, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission must be notified of an acquisition that trips specific thresholds.
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- April 9 2026
Ex-Wallabies captain Michael Hooper joins Aviso Specialty as consultant
He is the most capped captain in the history of the Australia rugby union team.
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- April 8 2026
ARPC cyclone reinsurance pool claim payments surpass AU$1bn
Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation CEO Christopher Wallace says the milestone highlights the role of the pool in strengthening resilience in cyclone-prone regions and helping reduce the cost of insurance.
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- April 8 2026
Pinnacle Underwriting appoints Brendan McDonald to lead casualty, financial lines offering across APAC, MENA
MGA has secured an exclusive broad form facility with dedicated capacity across product and public liability, professional indemnity and directors and officers liability reinsurance.
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- April 8 2026
Aviso Specialty launches M&A practice, led by Kane Sim
Sydney-based Sim recently led the M&A offering at Marsh in the Pacific region.
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- April 7 2026
Kaibridge ups A&H capabilities with Melanie Hoffmann hire
Industry veterans Nigel Fitzgerald and Grant Cairns launched their new MGA by acquiring specialist accident and health (A&H) underwriting agency Blend Insurance Solutions in February.
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- April 2 2026
Aon Australia promotes Alexander Eakins, Maria Kemiji-McDonald
Eakins takes over as client director for cyber solutions, while Kemiji-McDonald is named head of fintech and digital economy.
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- April 2 2026
PSC’s Ben Goodall to steer Envest broking pillar in organisational rejig
As CEO of Envest broking, Melbourne-based Goodall will lead the multidimensional broking business, including PSC, Aviso Group and equity-owned AR businesses.
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- April 2 2026
McLardy McShane forms partnership with West Rock Insurance Brokers
WestRock will retain its brand and continue to be led by its founder as part of McLardy McShane's network.
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- April 2 2026
Steadfast moves to acquire Envest’s Resilium and PSC Connect AR networks
As part of the proposed deal, around 150 Resilium and PSC authorised representatives (ARs) will integrate into Ausure.
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- April 1 2026
Australia’s underinsurance to increase risk for banks, households: S&P
Rising inflation, extreme‑weather losses, and escalating energy costs are pushing home insurance out of reach for more Australians, widening the protection gap and increasing risks, according to a report by S&P Global Ratings.
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- April 1 2026
MLX demerger from Market Lane makes ‘significant headway’
Australian MGA will 'very shortly' complete its demerger from its parent company, according to an update on Wednesday.
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- April 1 2026
Australia’s insurers face claims cost inflation from Iran conflict: ICA
Initial industry data suggests that the war in the Middle East is causing a surge in repair and part replacement costs.
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- March 31 2026
Gallagher acquires Australia’s International Insurance Brokers
Acquisition is Gallagher's second in Australia this month.
