Australia

Aviso Specialty adds three M&A insurance hires as expansion push continues

June 4 2026

Dmitry Yatsenko, Kurt Michl and Peter Gold bring experience across transactional risk, specialty and M&A-related advisory work to the broker's new practice.

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Munich Re appoints Petrovic and Roman to lead cyber units across Asia-Pacific and Africa

June 4 2026

Petrovic starts the role with immediate effect and will relocate to Singapore in August, while Roman will assume her position in July.

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Markel launches fine art and specie unit in Australia, hires Stock to lead

June 4 2026

Sydney-based Matthew Stock brings three decades of underwriting experience to the new unit.

Willis Australia reshapes Victorian construction leadership with senior appointments

June 3 2026

The leadership transition is designed to support continued growth and deepen relationships with key construction clients.

Munich Re Specialty to launch property, construction, engineering team in Australia led by Bob Algie

June 3 2026

The new team forms part of Munich Re’s strategy to expand its specialty insurance presence.

Pacific Indemnity launches AXA XL-backed management liability cover for Australian mid-market

June 3 2026

New product targets cyber-triggered claims, social engineering fraud and regulatory investigations

AFCA opens consultation on rule changes for life insurance genetic testing complaints

June 2 2026

Proposed amendments would enable the complaints body to hear disputes arising from Australia's new ban on the use of adverse genetic test results in life insurance underwriting.