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Saturday, November 7, 2026

New Zealand.

News and analysis of insurance in New Zealand, covering market trends, regulation, underwriting, claims, and key industry developments.

Features and key stories

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Andrew Hare, Japan head, Marsh Re, and Justin Ward, Pacific head, Marsh Re, over Tokyo and Sydney.
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Marsh Re sees Japan fac growth from data centres, chips; alternative capital opportunities in ANZ
Marsh Re’s new Japan and Pacific heads, Andrew Hare and Justin Ward, say capital is reshaping the reinsurance conversation, from Japan’s solvency regime to growing interest in alternative capital in Australia...

Howden Re’s Marshall pushes APAC cedents beyond “set and forget” reinsurance buying
Karl Marshall wants clients to see the full range of outcomes behind a model result, not a single figure, and says AI should support specialists rather than replace them.

India, Malaysia drive biggest insurance deals as APAC activity cools in Q2
Against a broader regional slowdown, Southeast Asia stood out as the most active deal market.

Australia’s Steadfast gets A$7.7bn takeover offer from Amwins, Dragoneer
Joint bid values Steadfast at A$7.7bn (approx. US$5.41bn), with an eight-week due diligence period underway.

Australia and New Zealand lead APAC insurance M&A in Q1 as India activity slows
Cross-border expansion by global insurers underpinned Asia-Pacific insurance M&A in Q1 2026, with a rebound in Australia and New Zealand.

Pacific posts third straight quarter of double-digit commercial rate declines
Region once again posted the steepest rate decline globally, softening 12% in Q1, according to Marsh data.

Japan and India buck regional slide as Asia-Pacific insurance dealmaking declines further in 2025
With only two $1bn-plus transactions all year, buyers shifted toward smaller, distribution-led plays and selective cross-border bets.

Australia, New Zealand are lands of opportunity: Howden Re 
Howden Re’s new managing director, John Philipsz, on why Australia and New Zealand need more reinsurance solutions.

Barriers to overseas risk placement hinders APAC market development
Too many barriers still exist for cross-border reinsurance – and things could get worse.
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People moves

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06 November 2026
AIG New Zealand appoints Darrin Madgwick as head of client and broker engagement
03 November 2026
QBE names Leanne Nel as Pacific CEO, managing director
28 October 2026
Lockton expands New Zealand presence with Wellington office, two key appointments
28 October 2026
Envest Agencies rebrands as Orvia Australia and New Zealand 
23 October 2026
AIA taps former HSBC insurance chief Edward Moncreiffe as regional chief executive
22 October 2026
Aviso Specialty names Ashish Bhattacharya as head of real estate
22 October 2026
Bupa names Angelo Loizou as APAC CFO, Josh Byers to lead New Zealand
20 October 2026
Donaldson Brown promotes Jared Sun to head of financial lines 
20 October 2026
Kathleen Warden returns to Chubb as head of P&C for Australia and New Zealand
13 October 2026
Acenda Life expands leadership team with two key appointments 
25 September 2026
HDI Global names Scott Aspinall as property underwriting manager for New Zealand 
02 September 2026
Marsh names Anna Scott as New Zealand CEO, replacing Ferrier

Editor's choice

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Sydney Harbour with the Opera House and high-rise skyline under a bright, cloud-filled sky.
Edward Moncreiffe, AIA regional chief executive, pictured over a city skyline bearing the AIA logo.
We are pleased to welcome Kathleen Warden back to Chubb as Head of Property and Casualty, Australia & New Zealand.
An adult and child stand with umbrellas beside a flooded road and a “Reduce Speed” warning sign.

All stories

Bupa announces key APAC leadership appointments
Aerial view of floodwaters surrounding homes, shops, railway tracks and green space.
We’re delighted to announce Jared Sun’s promotion to Head of Financial Lines at Donaldson Brown NZ Limited 🎉
We are pleased to welcome Kathleen Warden back to Chubb as Head of Property and Casualty, Australia & New Zealand.
Traffic backs up on a New Zealand motorway beneath signs for Waitakere and Constellation Drive, overlaid with financial
Acenda Life appoints Ross Miller as Chief Commercial Officer and Lisa Green as Group ...
An adult and child stand with umbrellas beside a flooded road and a “Reduce Speed” warning sign.
Gallagher acquires New Zealand broker Albany Insurance
HDI Global Strengthens New Zealand Specialty Property Team with Appointment of Scott Aspinall
Beneficial Insurance posts 69% combined ratio in 2026 as AM Best affirms ratings
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