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Sunday, October 18, 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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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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Latest

People moves
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
31 August 2026
Lockton taps David Lynch as chief client officer for New Zealand
27 August 2026
Chubb names Jon Longmore as New Zealand country president
24 August 2026
Marsh Risk New Zealand taps Matthew Riddle as interim president to replace Toni Ferrier
20 August 2026
Toni Ferrier to step down from Marsh New Zealand leadership roles
28 July 2026
Swiss Re names Ben Savill as CEO for Australia & New Zealand
17 July 2026
Hollard promotes Tony Martiniello to newly created head of distribution role
16 July 2026
AIG promotes Anouk Sireude to head of marine, Pacific
03 July 2026
Delta New Zealand appoints Brett Wainhouse as head of distribution
29 June 2026
Marsh Risk names Gabe Money as risk consulting leader in New Zealand

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