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- April 8 2026
Aviso Specialty launches M&A practice, led by Kane Sim
Sydney-based Sim recently led the M&A offering at Marsh in the Pacific region.
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- April 7 2026
Kaibridge ups A&H capabilities with Melanie Hoffmann hire
Industry veterans Nigel Fitzgerald and Grant Cairns launched their new MGA by acquiring specialist accident and health (A&H) underwriting agency Blend Insurance Solutions in February.
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- April 2 2026
Aon Australia promotes Alexander Eakins, Maria Kemiji-McDonald
Eakins takes over as client director for cyber solutions, while Kemiji-McDonald is named head of fintech and digital economy.
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- April 2 2026
PSC’s Ben Goodall to steer Envest broking pillar in organisational rejig
As CEO of Envest broking, Melbourne-based Goodall will lead the multidimensional broking business, including PSC, Aviso Group and equity-owned AR businesses.
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- April 2 2026
McLardy McShane forms partnership with West Rock Insurance Brokers
WestRock will retain its brand and continue to be led by its founder as part of McLardy McShane's network.
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- April 2 2026
Steadfast moves to acquire Envest’s Resilium and PSC Connect AR networks
As part of the proposed deal, around 150 Resilium and PSC authorised representatives (ARs) will integrate into Ausure.
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- April 2 2026
PCRIC pioneers drought parametric cover for Nauru
Policy provides financial protection for the Pacific island nation against drought for 12 months until March 2027.
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- April 1 2026
Australia’s underinsurance to increase risk for banks, households: S&P
Rising inflation, extreme‑weather losses, and escalating energy costs are pushing home insurance out of reach for more Australians, widening the protection gap and increasing risks, according to a report by S&P Global Ratings.
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- April 1 2026
MLX demerger from Market Lane makes ‘significant headway’
Australian MGA will 'very shortly' complete its demerger from its parent company, according to an update on Wednesday.
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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.
