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- May 6 2025
Stress test shows Kiwi insurers can meet claims in NZ$100bn earthquake scenario
New Zealand's central bank assessed the responses to a major earthquake and severe cyber-risk incidents by simulating an event well beyond insurers’ solvency requirements, modelled to cost around US$60bn.
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- May 2 2025
‘Reopened’ Canterbury earthquake claims top 500, posing challenge for industry 15 years on
Kiwi carrier Tower highlighted an unexpected rise in new over-cap claims from the Natural Hazards Commission.
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- May 2 2025
Mobile plant specialist UAA renews 10-year capacity agreement with QBE
Binder agreement also provides capacity to the New Zealand arm of the Steadfast-owned underwriting agency.
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- April 30 2025
New Zealand insurers’ GWP grows 8.6% to US$6.4bn, COR improves to 78.6%: ICNZ
Following the impact of the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, premiums stabilised in 2024 as global reinsurance rates and inflation eased, the Insurance Council of New Zealand said.
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- April 22 2025
Tower raises profit forecast despite Easter weekend storm, earthquake claims
Insurer says it has recieved over 250 claims from the storms that impacted New Zealand over Easter weekend.
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- April 21 2025
Downpours, hail, flash flooding expected as Cyclone Tam continues wreaking havoc across New Zealand
Yellow severe thunderstorm watch in place for the Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupō, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, and Taihape.
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- April 16 2025
Howden-owned MGA Dual expands New Zealand team with underwriting appointments
Lester Mathew appointed as a senior underwriter and Riaan Wolmarans as an underwriter.
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- April 14 2025
PSC expands in New Zealand with Sepio acquisition
Envest, which owns PSC, has several additional deals in the pipeline across New Zealand.
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- April 9 2025
New Zealand tornado short lived, few claims expected
Tornado hit the town of Levin on the country's North Island at around 7:45am on Tuesday.
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- April 6 2025
Kiwi regulator files civil proceedings against IAG pricing misconduct
Approximately 269,000 customers were affected, resulting in overcharges of approximately US$20m.
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- April 1 2025
Bain Capital exits Tower investment via US$50m block deal
Kiwi insurer's largest shareholder sells 19.941% stake for US$0.74 per share.
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- March 31 2025
MS Amlin expands in Australia with Sydney office, appoints head of ANZ
New office will be led by Matt Botfield, who joins carrier from Aon.
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- March 20 2025
Howden-owned MGA Dual promotes Damian Browne to deputy general manager for New Zealand
Auckland-based Browne has been at the company since 2021, most recently as an underwriting manager.
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- March 6 2025
BHSI taps Adrian Burmeister for inland marine underwriting role in New Zealand
Auckland-based Burmeister will focus on mobile plant and machinery specialist underwriting.
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- March 5 2025
Lockton continues regional reshuffle, taps Marsh’s Marcus Pearson for Pacific CEO role
Brisbane-based Pearson replaces Paul Marsden, who will become a consultant and manage key client relationships.
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- March 4 2025
Gallagher acquires New Zealand’s RMA General
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, Gallagher said in a press release.
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- February 28 2025
‘Avoid building in dumb places’: Kiwis want more investment in extreme weather protection
Insurance Council of New Zealand survey shows 'Kiwis want to see more investment in resilience measures', chief executive Kris Faafoi says.
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- February 27 2025
Swiss Re CorSo unveils market units structure, names Robert Hunziker Asia head
Kevin Bates has been designated market unit head for Australia and New Zealand with the new organisational structure set to roll out from June 1.
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- February 24 2025
Evergreen Partners takes minority stake in New Zealand’s Delta International
Amy Ellis, director at Auckland-based private equity firm Evergreen Partners, will also join the MGA's board in a non-executive capacity.
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- February 23 2025
AUB Group enters into equity partnership with New Zealand’s OFS Insurance Brokers
'Strategic acquisition aligns with AUB’s commitment to expanding its footprint in New Zealand', AUB said in a LinkedIn update.
