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- July 14 2026
Australia’s cyclone claim payouts up marginally to surpass AU$1.5bn
Total annual pool premiums are also up slightly to approximately AU$659m.
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- July 14 2026
Dual rolls out Liberty-backed global transactional risk unit with ANZ among initial markets
Howden-owned MGA targets GBP500m transactional risk premiums by 2030 with the new platform, which has plans for further geographical and talent build-out.
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- July 14 2026
January Victoria bushfire losses rise to US$596m: Perils
Third industry loss estimate from the catastrophe data provider indicates personal lines accounted for 30% of the loss, commercial lines 68%, and motor 2%.
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- July 14 2026
KKR joins Amwins–Dragoneer consortium in US$5.4bn Steadfast bid
US private equity group will serve as a co-lead investment partner with Dragoneer in Steadfast's retail brokerage business.
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- July 14 2026
CFC adds Gemma Hicks to Australian cyber team
She joins CFC after three years at Coalition.
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- July 13 2026
QBE, Blue Zebra renew motor insurance partnership
Envest-backed MGA also announced three appointments in its expanded motor insurance team, with Ryan Grigg as head of claims, Sarahjane Goldych as motor claims manager and Brenden Anforth as senior technical underwriter.
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- July 13 2026
Guy Carpenter’s Cait Fisher embarks on new chapter in Bermuda
She has served as senior vice president at Guy Carpenter for over five years in Australia.
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- July 13 2026
Marsh elevates 23-year veteran Robert Krleski to Pacific head of advocacy
Sydney-based Krleski reports to APAC head of claims Jon Fox.
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- July 10 2026
IAG makes remedy offer to ACCC to secure US$970m RAC deal approval
Acquisition is currently in a phase two investigation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) due to antitrust concerns.
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- July 10 2026
AIG appoints Claudio Saita as interim CEO, general manager for Australia
Prior to joining AIG, Sydney-based Saita was Everest's interim country head for the Pacific.
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- July 9 2026
European fund manager Arrow Group to acquire Australian-headquartered W&I MGA Fusion
Transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, although all required regulatory approvals have been obtained and completion is expected during the third quarter of 2026.
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- July 9 2026
Steadfast extends exclusivity period for US$5.4bn Amwins, Dragoneer bid
Consortium reconfirms its intention to retain exclusivity and proceed with the bid.
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- July 8 2026
Natasha Golden to lead WTW-backed Zest Insurance in Australia
Melbourne-based Golden was most recently the head of professions for finex at WTW.
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- July 8 2026
QBE Australia Pacific chief executive Sue Houghton to retire
She will remain in the role and continue to lead the business while QBE undertakes a search for her successor.
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- July 8 2026
Australian MGA MLX Risk Partners secures licence
Lloyd's coverholder, led by managing director Sam Reid, specialises in placing complex commercial, industrial, and high-risk operations.
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- July 7 2026
APRA overhauls reinsurance framework to allow alternative cover, cut red tape
New regime, due to take effect from January, will modernise Australia's prudential framework, expand access to alternative reinsurance and give appointed actuaries greater authority over capital treatment, reducing regulatory approvals.
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- July 7 2026
New South Wales emergency services levy reform could save US$347m in economic costs, lower premiums: ICA analysis
Independent economic analysis released by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) shows reforms would deliver more money to over two million households, with most saving at least US$38 a year.
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- July 6 2026
Australia’s competition regulator probes Allianz-nib travel insurance tie-up
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launches a phase one investigation into the US$34.66m transaction.
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- July 6 2026
Aviso Specialty hires Kerin Rathgeber as trade credit head
Melbourne-based Rathgeber has more than 29 years of experience spanning trade credit, underwriting, broking, business development and strategic client advisory.
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- July 6 2026
Willis appoints Gary McMullen as senior director for workplace risk
Brisbane-based McMullen joins from Aon following a previous stint at Willis Australasia.
