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- June 23 2023
Australian carriers to return US$550m to customers after regulatory crackdown on pricing misconduct
IAG will pay US$300m and RACQ return US$150m after the ASIC intervention found 'systemic failure by insurers to deliver on their pricing promises'.
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- June 23 2023
Australasia cyber talent pool widens amid more buyers and high limits
Insurers are fast expanding their cyber underwriting teams in the region due to rising vulnerability to cyber-attacks and growing demand.
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- June 23 2023
Insurers settle US$670m from US$1.9bn of claims from twin disasters: ICNZ
General insurers in the country received 107,569 claims from the flooding event in Auckland and Cyclone Gabrielle.
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- June 21 2023
‘Surprise’ losses put pressure on pricing for New Zealand renewals
Cedents and reinsurers alike are seeking to come to terms with a shifting threat landscape, especially where cat-exposures are concerned.
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- June 20 2023
IAG exits Net-Zero Insurance Alliance
The Australian giant, which joins a host of global (re)insurers in leaving the UN climate group, has told IAN that it is committed to reaching net-zero by 2050.
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- June 19 2023
AUB completes US$10m share purchase plan
The proceeds will be used to increase financial flexibility and balance sheet strength to allow AUB to capitalise on its 'attractive M&A pipeline'.
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- June 16 2023
Suncorp and ANZ agree bank merger conditions with Queensland as ACCC decision looms
Suncorp CEO Steve Johnston believes the group can more readily address issues such as climate change, affordability and resilience as 'a pure play insurance company'.
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- June 16 2023
‘Late’ July renewals to continue hardening trend
Sluggish retro markets, and elevated nat cat losses in Australia and New Zealand will weigh on 1.7.
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- June 15 2023
Howden Australia ups its sport and entertainment game with broker hire
The global broker has appointed Ben Hand, most recently a manager at CorpSure Insurance Broking, to lead the team.
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- June 15 2023
TA Associates explores Honan exit at US$300-400m valuation: report
The private equity firm took an undisclosed stake in the acquisitive Australian P&C broker in 2020.
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- June 15 2023
IAG hikes rates substantially in New Zealand and Australia
The carrier said price rises of up to 30% were a result of unprecedented nat cats, claims' inflation and reinsurance costs.
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- June 15 2023
McLarens-owned Australia and NZ specialist adjuster rebrands
GKA Investigations Group, which provides fire forensics and forensic engineering services, has become Halliwell as an extension of the US operations.
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- June 14 2023
Ardonagh-backed Envest targets Asia, NZ and more Australia M&A
'We will look to expand into Hong Kong or Singapore or both in the next couple of years,' CEO Greg Mullins tells IAN.
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- June 14 2023
Zurich Australia appoints Matt Paterson as chief claims officer
Sydney-based Paterson reports to CEO Justin Delaney and oversees claims functions across GI and life businesses, including New Zealand.
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- June 14 2023
Vero promotes Kate Turner to executive manager
Brisbane-based Turner joined Vero in 2009 as a senior underwriter for motor and was most recently (acting) executive manager.
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- June 9 2023
BHSI promotes Dimitry Zilberud to head of marine – retail, Australasia and US
Zilberud was most recently Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance's head of marine, Australasia.
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- June 9 2023
Gallagher Australia recruits Richard Malton to bolster mining capabilities
Brisbane-based Malton joins from Marsh and is a mining sector specialist.
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- June 8 2023
Dual targets cyber growth in Australia and New Zealand with Marsh hire
Melbourne-based Samuel Rogers becomes the MGA's first head of cyber for the countries and reports to Damien Coates, Asia Pacific CEO.
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- June 8 2023
Looming El Niño raises risk of secondary perils across APAC
Carriers look to innovate as countries across the region fear dry conditions, drought, forest fires and flash floods with (re)insurers on high alert.
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- June 8 2023
QBE joins New Zealand EQC to expand cat insurance programme
The carrier will be the ninth insurer to partner with the earthquake commission when it starts on July 3.
