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Thursday, June 4, 2026
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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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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.

Latest

People moves
02 June 2026
Amanda Yap-Choong steps into New Zealand CFO role at Aon
29 May 2026
Marsh Risk names David Wigley head of commercial in New Zealand
28 May 2026
Zurich appoints Alan James as assistant general manager and head of distribution for New Zealand
26 May 2026
Michael Skeens promoted to newly created chief operation officer post at Tower Insurance
19 May 2026
SEADRIF appoints Richard Poulter to lead Sovereign Asset and Fiscal Empowerment Facility
15 May 2026
Delta NZ hires Petr Dorofeev as technology and cyber product lead
06 May 2026
AIA New Zealand chief risk officer, chief product and marketing officer swap roles
24 April 2026
Willis elevates Scott Kirkwood to head of natural resources, Pacific
17 April 2026
Agile announces underwriting leadership promotions in Australia, New Zealand
16 April 2026
Howden New Zealand hires Mark Stankovich as Auckland partner
06 April 2026
HDI Global Specialty promotes Richard Upton to New Zealand branch manager
30 March 2026
Delta New Zealand names Dinesh Murali as managing director

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