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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Australia

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Victor Australia appoints Danial Mullin as head of casualty
August 26 2026
He joins the MGA after over three years at Guild Insurance.
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ARPC to turn pool data into risk insights for government and insurers
August 26 2026
The corporation's new four-year plan also backs measures to put downward pressure on premiums in high cyclone-risk areas.
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Suncorp emerges as frontrunner in Tokio Marine's search for major acquisition — report
August 25 2026
The Japanese group had also weighed IAG and Canada's Intact Financial as potential targets for overseas expansion.
Market Lane hires Marsh’s Hetti Blackburn for senior casualty claims role
Market Lane hires Marsh's Hetti Blackburn for senior casualty claims role
August 25 2026
The Lloyd's coverholder group recruits a former McDonald's legal counsel from Marsh to handle complex liability claims.
AIA hires SCOR’s Paula Bourke as chief retail officer in Australia
AIA hires SCOR's Paula Bourke as chief retail insurance officer in Australia
August 25 2026
She brings over 20 years of insurance and reinsurance experience to the role.
NRMA Insurance opens applications for eight climate-resilience grants
Australia's NRMA Insurance opens applications for eight climate-resilience grants
August 23 2026
The insurer will allocate A$500k (US$360k) through its Help Fund to support Australian solutions that help communities prepare for, adapt to and recover from climate impacts.
Steadfast inks A$7.7bn takeover deal with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium
Steadfast inks A$7.7bn takeover deal with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium
August 21 2026
The parties aim to complete the A$7.7bn transaction by December, subject to shareholder, court and regulatory approvals.
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Steadfast trading halted as consortium finalises A$7.7bn deal documentation
August 21 2026
The Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium is finalising documentation and financing for its proposed A$7.7bn (US$5.5bn) acquisition of Steadfast after entering the final stages of due diligence.
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APRA flags general insurers for closer scrutiny amid rising AI cyber risks
August 21 2026
The regulator also wants insurers and other financial institutions to demonstrate how geopolitical risks are embedded in strategy, risk appetite and board oversight.
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Zurich completes ClearView acquisition to create larger life insurance platform
August 20 2026
The insurer plans to retain ClearView's flagship ClearChoice product as it integrates the business and invest in leading technology.
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Pen Underwriting Australia elevates Behm, Synnott to leadership roles
August 19 2026
Behm has been promoted to head of underwriting while Synnott takes on the newly created head of operational strategy & transformation role.
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Australia mandates accident insurance for gig delivery workers under new standards
August 19 2026
Under the new guidelines, platforms must provide a “reasonable minimum level of cover” for personal accident risks linked to delivery work.
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