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AUB has appointed Denis Morrissey as underwriting agencies CEO following Angie Zissis’ retirement at the end of the last financial year.

AUB Group names Denis Morrissey as Agencies CEO

August 27 2026

He moves into the role from 360 Underwriting Solutions, which he has owned and served as director of since 2017.

Marsh elevates Justin Ward to lead Guy Carpenter Pacific, adds James Beedle to board

August 27 2026

Ward will relocate to Sydney from Singapore in July 2027.

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Steadfast grows underlying profit 8.2%, forecasts further gains in FY2027

August 26 2026

The final set of results before an A$7.7bn (US$5.51bn) takeover shows broking and agency earnings holding up against softening premium rates.

Centrewest promotes Marcel de Kok to client director

August 26 2026

He has been with the broker for nearly 15 years.

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AUB Group lifts FY2026 underlying profit 12.2% despite softer insurance market

August 26 2026

The broker's core businesses continued to grow in FY2026, even as reported earnings fell by almost half.

Lockton India names growth head Nitin Verma to lead professional and executive risk

August 25 2026

Lockton has expanded Verma's remit as it looks to strengthen a key business line spanning D&O, professional indemnity and cyber risk.

Marsh Risk New Zealand taps Matthew Riddle as interim president to replace Toni Ferrier

August 24 2026

Industry veteran Matthew Riddle, who led JLT New Zealand until its acquisition by Marsh, will take over the role on an interim basis.

Steadfast inks A$7.7bn takeover deal with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium

August 21 2026

The parties aim to complete the A$7.7bn transaction by December, subject to shareholder, court and regulatory approvals.

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Gallagher appoints Jolice Thia as assistant manager in Singapore corporate team

August 21 2026

She joins after more than two years at WTW.

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Steadfast trading halted as consortium finalises A$7.7bn deal documentation

August 21 2026

The Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium is finalising documentation and financing for its proposed A$7.7bn (US$5.5bn) acquisition of Steadfast after entering the final stages of due diligence.

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