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- February 26 2026
ICA calls for reforms to Australia’s small business insurance market
Small businesses in Australia face 'complex pressures', according to Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) CEO Andrew Hall.
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- February 25 2026
UK government sanctions Maritime Mutual New Zealand over alleged Russia links
UK says there were 'reasonable grounds to suspect' the firm had benefited from or supported the Russian government by operating in a strategic industry.
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- February 25 2026
Hong Kong extends pilot ILS grant scheme to 2028
Financial secretary Paul Chan Mo-po announced various moves for the industry in Wednesday's budget speech also including a three-year extension of the programme to enhance talent training for the insurance sector.
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- February 25 2026
Haris Michaels to lead HDI Global’s Southeast Asia energy business
He will step into the role following Mark Mackay's promotion to global head of energy and power.
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- February 25 2026
Gallagher Australia confirms Marsh veteran Alex Lumby as CEO
He succeeds Sarah Lyons, who has relocated to the UK as the CEO of the broker’s London-based specialty division.
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- February 25 2026
Allied World promotes Ben Schindler to assistant vice president
He is based in Sydney and has been with Allied World for more than five years.
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- February 25 2026
Insurtech: 6 AI trends reshaping the industry
AI has become the defining technology of our time, entering the hands of everyday consumers and employees faster than any innovation in recent history. The speed of adoption has been remarkable, mirrored by an equally intense wave of hype, but real business impacts are beginning to surface. What was once the domain of specialised data […]
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- February 25 2026
Zurich Cover‑More boost Asia team with double promotion
Jon Ford named head of Asia, with Tricia Lim appointed head of commercial operations and delivery in the region.
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- February 25 2026
Marsh appoints ex-Steadfast executive Noelene Palmer as Pacific COO
Sydney-based Palmer left the Australian broker in November after her role was made redundant.
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- February 25 2026
Sompo completes US$3.5bn Aspen acquisition
Aspen will transition to trading under the Sompo brand, with executive chairman and group CEO Mark Cloutier acting in an advisory role.
