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- April 1 2026
Australia’s insurers face claims cost inflation from Iran conflict: ICA
Initial industry data suggests that the war in the Middle East is causing a surge in repair and part replacement costs.
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- March 31 2026
David Brumpton returns to Marsh, Jonathon Fox takes on expanded APAC role
Brumpton joins Marsh Pacific as head of client services. while Fox takes on the expanded role of Asia Pacific claims leader for Marsh Risk.
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- March 31 2026
Gallagher acquires Australia’s International Insurance Brokers
Acquisition is Gallagher's second in Australia this month.
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- March 30 2026
Delta Insurance New Zealand promotes Dinesh Murali to managing director
He has been with the MGA for 12 years, most recently as chief underwriting officer.
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- March 29 2026
ARPC declares end of reintensified Tropical Cyclone Narelle
It was the first Australian cyclone to make landfall in three states in over 20 years.
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- March 27 2026
Jeremy Robson named acting Suncorp CEO
Robson will fill in for CEO Steve Johnston, who is taking medical leave.
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- March 26 2026
Kiwi insurer Tower appoints Simon Hoole as interim CFO
He replaces Angus Shelton, who will commence a period of planned extended leave from May 1, having served as interim CFO since February 2025.
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- March 26 2026
New Zealand’s Ando taps Mike Bodman as head of marine
He was previously based in Boston as AIG's vice president and east region manager.
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- March 25 2026
Aon’s Marcus Piristi joins Marsh as Pacific head of energy
Adelaide-based Piristi had spent nearly 13 years in global and corporate client roles at Aon.
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- March 25 2026
Tropical Cyclone Narelle re-intensifies off WA coast, ARPC declares new event
Narelle2 was declared by the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) at 4:00am Australian Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday.
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- March 25 2026
Aon promotes ‘go‑to broker’ Anita Vivekananda to APAC MD of transaction solutions
Sydney-based Vivekananda has been with Aon for over a decade and was previously the Pacific head of transaction solutions.
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- March 25 2026
Australia’s Pinnacle Underwriting approved as Lloyd’s coverholder
Specialty facultative reinsurance MGA says it represents 'a major strategic milestone for our business'.
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- March 24 2026
Australian broker Envest merges transport specialist MGAs
Insuret and ATL will form a unified national platform dedicated to fleet and trucking insurance.
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- March 24 2026
Chubb’s Quinton Kotze to join Aon as head of cyber solutions for Australia
Sydney-based Kotze will join Aon in May following 13 years with the American insurer.
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- March 24 2026
Widening protection gap presents Australia with systemic financial risk : APRA
- Industry associations
- Australia
- Catastrophe
- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
- Insurance Council of Australia
One in four households could be uninsured by 2050, according to Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) modelling.
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- March 24 2026
Mark Kenyon joins Howden as partner for NZ broking
He brings more then three decades of experience in leadership, complex claims and advisory roles.
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- March 23 2026
ARPC declares end of ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle after 162 hours
System brought up to 200mm of rain to some areas having made landfall in Far North Queensland on Friday.
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- March 23 2026
Lockton appoints Glenn Preece as Pacific growth leader
Broker also taps Sare Ozkara as head of market strategy, engagement, and portfolio solutions.
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- March 22 2026
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle tracks across Northern Territory, set to re-intensify off Kimberley coast
Heavy rain likely to cause significant and rapid river level rises across the Katherine River catchment, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
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- March 20 2026
Tropical Cyclone Narelle makes landfall in Far North Queensland
Narelle is the 10th named cyclone to hit Australia during the current season.
