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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 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 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 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.
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- November 4 2025
Sustained profitability to augment Delta’s capital base: AM Best
Rating agency has affirms performance assessment of PA-2 (excellent) for Delta Insurance New Zealand and Delta Underwriting Private (Singapore), evaluated basis of their parent, Delta International
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- November 3 2025
PSC Insurance Brokers expands network with Broking Advisors acquisition
Gwenda Jones, senior advisor for Broking Advisors, will join the PSC NZ team and work with the Waikato branch.
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- October 29 2025
Kiwi P&I specialist Maritime Mutual accused of providing coverage to sanctioned oil: reports
Carrier denies breach amidst investigations over allegation of facilitating tens of billions of dollars of Iranian and Russian energy products since sanctions.
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- October 23 2025
Allianz in pole position to buy Nib Holdings’ travel business: report
Besides Allianz, two other bidders are interested in Nib Holdings' travel insurance business, according to an AFR report.
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- October 14 2025
Howden acquires Kiwi broker Omni in continuing Pacific expansion
Founded in 2006 by Clinton Alcock and Matthew Thorburn, Omni offers commercial and domestic insurance to 1,800 clients across Auckland and Central North Island.
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- October 9 2025
Kiwi Natural Hazards Commission invites bids from reinsurance brokers for 2027 renewal
The NHC intends to release a request for proposal in April to May next year and will select a new broker by late August 2026.
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- October 7 2025
Gallagher Insurance NZ acquires Auckland-based brokerage 2Insure
Gallagher Insurance New Zealand continues its expansion with the acquisition of the licensed insurance brokerage and financial advice provider, which was founded by David Lim in 2014.
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- October 6 2025
IAG New Zealand fined record US$11.4m for misleading customers
New Zealand's largest insurer admitted overcharging 269,000 customers US$20.4m, according to the Financial Markets Authority.
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- September 30 2025
Market Lane launches specialty reinsurance MGA
The Lane Re will offer facultative solutions to the Australian and New Zealand commercial property market, said group CEO David Porteous.
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- September 26 2025
Tower replaces IAG as Westpac New Zealand’s underwriter
Tower will underwrite Westpac’s house, contents, car and vehicle insurance products for an initial term of five years starting from July 1, 2026.
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- September 25 2025
New Zealand’s Ando elevates Therese Singleton as CEO, succeeding John Lyon
The Envest-backed insurer also promoted Timothy Riding to the executive team as head of portfolio and underwriting.
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- September 24 2025
Tower raises cat limit to US$536m in FY26 reinsurance renewal
Kiwi carrier switches large individual property risks cover from proportional treaty to XoL structure, estimates lower premium expense.
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- September 12 2025
Kiwi insurer Tower upgrades FY24 NPAT guidance, downgrades GWP growth outlook
Kiwi insurer expects underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) of US$59.7-65.45 million.
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- September 4 2025
BHSI promotes Anna Spink to head of marine for Australasia
Sydney-based Spink joined BHSI in 2018 and was most recently national manager for corporate property.
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- August 27 2025
Kiwi MGA Delta Insurance promotes Krisann Pereira to property team lead
She takes over responsibility for Auckland and the rest of New Zealand in the latest move involving the MGA.
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- August 19 2025
Darren Woolnough rejoins Dual as head of specialty
Auckland-based Woolnough had spent three years as a senior underwriter with the Howden-owned MGA during his first stint.
