New Zealand’s SkyCity secures US$50m fire payout
March 19 2020 by Yvonne Lau-
Zurich New Zealand hires Alan James as head of distribution
- May 28
He joins from AIG, where he spent 17 years holding roles in London, Singapore and Auckland.
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Tower elevates Michael Skeens to chief operating officer
- May 25
Former customer contact centre head will be responsible for leading the Kiwi insurer's operational hubs, teams, systems and processes.
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Tower’s NPAT falls 40.3% in H1 FY26 amid price softening, weather claims
- May 21
Gross written premium was up 1% from H1 FY25 due to lower average premiums and growth of low risk properties.
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Kiwi broker Rothbury appoints Aon veteran Charlene Kitching as head of broking services
- May 18
Role, which will see Kitching work from Rothbury’s Tauranga office, was created following a review of business operations.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
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BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.
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QBE | Elevating customer experience, humanising claims: QBE Asia’s ‘Solutions in a Box’
Vastly improving turnaround times and personalising service delivery, QBE Asia’s award-winning, end-to-end bundled claims solutions is a game-changer for the insurance industry.