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Victorian bushfires insured losses top A$200m as claims mount

January 28 2026

Insurers have received 3,123 claims from the Victoria bushfires, with more expected as residents return to affected areas.

Insurance industry leaders recognised in Australia Day honours

January 27 2026

OAM recipients include a Sedgwick executive adjuster, an insurance director with RACQ and Helia board roles, and a Victorian broker now part of Gallagher.

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Howden appoints Cathryn Neo as head of contingent and litigation risks, Asia

January 27 2026

Neo's appointment follows several moves to Howden's M&A team from rival Aon this month.

Australia's AUB Group to buy majority stake in UK broker Prestige for A$432m

January 27 2026

The transaction, subject to regulatory approval, marks AUB’s formal entry into the UK’s managing general agent sector.

Marsh Risk expands data centre insurance facility capacity to US$2.7bn

January 27 2026

Australia and New Zealand are among the countries that will benefit from the facility's expansion.

Philippines scales up crop insurance as climate risks intensify

PCIC secures record budget to widen Philippines' crop insurance in 2026

January 27 2026

The expanded programme will raise coverage limits for rice, corn, and coconut farmers while increasing the number of insured producers.

Howden Asia taps Aon's Jamie Wan as senior director, M&A

January 27 2026

Wan is the company's latest hire from rival Aon.

NSW regulator SIRA fines QBE over delayed treatment payments

NSW regulator fines QBE over delayed treatment payments for compulsory motor

January 27 2026

QBE has acknowledged SIRA’s concerns and has remediated non-compliances.

Charles Taylor hires Viknesh Sheekar as Asia hub director

January 27 2026

He joins from Sedgwick, where he has worked for over six years.

Gallagher promotes Adam Sullivan to lead specialty business in Asia

January 27 2026

He will also continue as CEO of Gallagher’s aerospace practice across Asia-Pacific.

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