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Thursday, October 15, 2026

Australia

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Dimitri Hursalas becomes head of affinity at Aviso Specialty
June 18 2026
He joins after working for six years at Marsh as the specialty insurer builds out its schemes and affinity capability.
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Fariha Neda joins Arch Insurance Australia in northern region executive assurance role
June 18 2026
The appointment marks the latest in a series of senior underwriting changes at Arch Australia this year.
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APRA tells insurers to strengthen readiness for geopolitical shocks
June 18 2026
Larger exposed entities will be asked to assess gaps in crisis preparedness, personnel risk and political risk.
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Australian government appoints Robert McLean to ARPC board, reappoints chair and directors
June 17 2026
The reshuffle covers the board that oversees Australia's terrorism and cyclone reinsurance pools, with new and reappointed members holding terms through 2028 and 2030.
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Tokio Marine targets M&A in Australia, Canada with Berkshire backing
June 17 2026
The Japanese insurer is targeting Australia and Southeast Asia for potential acquisitions as it seeks to diversify geographically.
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ACCC clears Zurich’s acquisition of Beazley in Phase I review
June 17 2026
The authority found limited local market overlap between the merging parties and sufficient competition from multiple specialty insurers.
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Allianz Australia launches Event Response Centre to coordinate severe weather recovery
June 17 2026
The centre is designed to fast-track severe weather claims using real-time data and coordinated team responses.
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Analysts back A$7.7bn Steadfast takeover on valuation and structural rationale
June 17 2026
Strong strategic backing and softer sector valuations are supporting analyst confidence in the Steadfast takeover bid.
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APRA consults on updated governance rules to strengthen board oversight
June 16 2026
Chair John Lonsdale said the regulator has sought to lift standards without adding to the burden on insurers, super funds, and banks.
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IAG backs Sonder to extend disaster support beyond claims response
June 16 2026
The investment, made through corporate venture arm Firemark Ventures, will give customers 24/7 mental health and safety support during natural disasters and major incidents.
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Faaizah Banu to lead Zurich Australia's national AR business
June 15 2026
She will oversee the insurer's AR Advance's engagement with authorised representative groups across Australia.
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ICA home insurance standardisation plan faces pushback from industry and consumer groups
June 15 2026
Industry bodies have criticised the ICA’s proposal, warning the "flawed" changes will strip away legal protections and fuel consumer confusion.
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