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- March 18 2026
‘Biggest system in living memory’ edges towards Australia’s coast, ARPC declares event
Tropical Cyclone Narelle, which developed off flood-hit Queensland’s far north, is the eighth of Australia’s storm season.
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- March 18 2026
Softening mining market tests insurers as ESG lines blur, capacity surges
Expanding capital, easing ESG positions and aggressive competition are reshaping Australian mining insurance, even as tailings storage facilities, water risks and climate volatility keep underwriting discipline under pressure
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- March 17 2026
Legacy specialist RiverStone launches Australian unit led by Mark Fleiser, strikes Zurich LPT deal
The US$283m loss portfolio transfer deal with Zurich will primarily cover Australian legacy professional indemnity, general liability and workers’ compensation portfolios.
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- March 17 2026
Japan, Australia export insurers renew reciprocal reinsurance pact
Deal between Export Finance Australia and Nippon Export and Investment Insurance streamlines reinsurance operations and boosts support for exports to third countries and joint projects.
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- March 16 2026
BHSI appoints Julian Baumbach as ANZ head of motor
He was most recently motor underwriting manager of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory at Zurich Insurance.
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- March 16 2026
Queensland flooding claims top 2,000 as clean-up begins
Major flooding resulted in the inundation of more than 200 properties, evacuations and significant isolation for remote communities.
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- March 16 2026
Market Lane revamps Australia leadership, underwriting teams to support ‘continued growth’
Managing director David Porteous named CEO, with Toby Salmon, Shane Golding and Matthew Porteous assuming managing director roles.
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- March 13 2026
Australian cyber market softening slows as threat level increases: Gallagher
Demand for cyber insurance in Australia is escalating following high-profile breaches and advances in technology, broker says.
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- March 13 2026
QBE adds Joanna Balmer to New Zealand corporate team
Balmer, has over two decades of experience in the industry, joins from WTW.
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- March 12 2026
Perils lowers Cyclone Alfred final insured losses estimate to US$1.34bn
Personal lines accounted for 70% of total industry losses, commercial lines 26%, and motor lines 4%.
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- March 12 2026
ICA declares significant event following Northern Territory, Queensland floods
Heavy rain and flash flooding has struck Queensland and the Northern Territory this week.
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- March 11 2026
Steadfast acquires food and beverage specialist broker Victual
The deal also includes Victual's MGA business @ Risk Underwriting, which specialises in product recall solutions for the sector.
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- March 11 2026
ICA calls for a review of Australia’s liability laws
Outdated liability laws are pushing up premiums for small businesses, according to the ICA.
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- March 11 2026
Canopius’ APAC premiums climb 22% to US$461m, COR drops to 81.2%
Samsung-backed Lloyd's carrier hails strong engineering and Australian casualty lines growth.
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- March 10 2026
Gallagher Australia appoints Marsh’s Johannes-Daniel Veldsman as chief commercial officer
Sydney-based Veldsman will have national responsibility for the majority of the broker's specialism teams, according to a company note seen by InsuranceAsia News.
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- March 9 2026
Stephen Ward to lead Steadfast’s newly formed Miramar Group
Steadfast has brought together seven MGAs under one entity led by CEO Ward.
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- March 6 2026
Ardonagh-backed Cornerstone Risk acquires Australia’s Cav Insure
Cav Insure was founded in 2015 in Stanthorpe, Queensland by Josh and Cara Cavallaro.
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- March 6 2026
Marsh names Tim Atkins head of Insurance Consulting Group for Pacific region
Sydney-based Atkins has led the Marsh McLennan Agency over the last six years.
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- March 5 2026
Australia’s competition watchdog reopens review of IAG-RAC deal
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission begins a new assessment after the insurer reapplied under updated merger laws.
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- March 5 2026
Stella Gilson returns to Sydney to lead CFC’s new tech, media push in Australia
She served as media and technology underwriter at CFC London for the past 12 years.
