Country: Pacific Page 1 / 150
-
- October 21 2026
Australia’s cyclone pool swings back into profitability in FY26 on lower claims, provisions
Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation’s cyclone pool made a US$492m positive operating profit in FY26, up from an operating loss of AU$1.2bn in FY25.
-
- October 21 2026
AUB Group to acquire Aon’s One Underwriting Australia
Deal remains subject to regulatory approval and customary completion conditions.
-
- October 21 2026
‘We can’t keep rebuilding after every disaster’: insurers demand climate action from next New Zealand government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins took part in a debate on Tuesday's ahead of next month's general election.
-
- October 21 2026
Senior liability underwriter Jane Makin swaps Berkley Insurance Australia for Dual Australia
She had spent over three and a half years at Berkley Insurance Australia having joined from Inglis Insurance Brokers as an underwriter in March 2023.
-
- October 21 2026
Dual strengthens title, legal indemnity capabilities with new international binder
New capacity of up to US$428m enhances the MGA's ability to support complex cross-border transactions through increased limits and broader geographical reach, including APAC.
-
- October 20 2026
Gallagher Australia hires John Mutton to lead affinity business
Mutton will start early 2027 and report to Alex Lumby, the broker’s Australia CEO.
-
- October 20 2026
Australia’s cyclone pool cuts up to 37% of home insurance premiums in high-risk areas
Premiums have continued to rise in lower-risk areas, consistent with broader movements in the home insurance market, according to the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation.
-
- October 20 2026
Cara Fitzpatrick joins HDI Global as senior claims adjuster
She previously held senior claims roles at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, Axa XL and AIG.
-
- October 20 2026
‘Full-circle moment’ as Kathleen Warden returns to Chubb as head of ANZ P&C
She is a well known name in Australia's insurance industry, having previously served as CEO of AIG Australia.
-
- October 20 2026
Specialist Risk Group Australia adds Simon McMahon to credit, political risk team
Sydney-based McMahon joins as a partner from Aon, where he was part of the structured credit and surety solutions team.
-
- October 19 2026
Marsh hires Sulav Saha as head of digital for Pacific region
He was previously with Aon for more than five years.
-
- October 19 2026
Australian insurance brokers’ new 2027 code of practice doubles renewal notice, opens up fee disclosure
New code, which takes effect on January 1, has grown from 12 sections to 14.
-
- October 19 2026
Canopius replaces Pacific International as Miramar Sports’ capacity provider
Coverage limits include US$14m for general and products liability, and US$7m for professional indemnity, the underwriting group tells InsuranceAsia News.
-
- October 16 2026
Kiwi broker Donaldson Brown promotes Jared Sun to head of financial lines
He has over 10 years of insurance experience, including four years with Donaldson Brown, where he was most recently a risk adviser for financial lines.
-
- October 15 2026
Marsh to pay largest share of US$800m Credit Suisse Greensill settlement: FT
While IAG, Tokio Marine announced they settled the lawsuit out of court, Financial Times report said Marsh also agreed to the settlement.
-
- October 15 2026
Stephanie Roth rejoins Allianz Australia as senior liability underwriter
Perth-based Roth rejoins the firm from Liberty Specialty Markets, where she spent over five years in casualty underwriting roles.
-
- October 15 2026
Natural hazard risks driving more New Zealanders to seek expert help from insurance brokers: IBANZ
Over 90% of Insurance Brokers Association of New Zealand (IBANZ) brokers report increased demand for natural hazard insurance advice, while 60% say natural hazards and climate change making insurance harder to place.
-
- October 15 2026
Howden Australia appoints Catherine Osbourne as Pacific head of technical, claims
She was formerly chief claims officer for the Pacific at Marsh.
-
- October 14 2026
IAG offers to trade NRMA Western Australia renewal rights for RACI deal approval
In a public benefits application to the competition regulator, the insurer also offered to address the availability of RACI home insurance in northern Western Australia and to invest US$14 million in community resilience over the next decade.
-
- October 13 2026
Howden Australia drafts Marsh team for sport, entertainment practice build-out
'In a significant investment in the sector', the broker appoints Simon Calabrese as head of entertainment and leisure, while four other former Marsh employees join as senior associates.
