Australia

ICA activates senior committee to manage Middle East conflict impacts on Australia's insurers

April 1 2026

Committee will lead industry-wide coordination, support hardship assistance, and advise small businesses on policy coverage.

Fusion Specialty names Stephen Fox as CFO

April 1 2026

Seasoned CFO joins the transactional-lines focused MGA from Moneytech.

APRA grants general insurance licence to Europ Assistance Australia

April 1 2026

The licence shifts Generali‑owned travel insurer from a distribution‑only model to a full‑fledged insurer in the Australian market.

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APRA sets 1 July start for AILP in longevity product capital rules

April 1 2026

The regulator is maintaining the 45% floor for the advanced illiquidity premium risk allowance to ensure that settings remain aligned with risk levels.

Gallagher buys Brisbane‑based International Insurance Brokers

March 31 2026

The deal adds specialist expertise in property cover for non-profit organisations to Gallagher’s Australian operations.

Insurers mobilise as Cyclone Narelle strengthens to category 4 ahead of expected WA landfall

March 27 2026

The storm has already crossed Queensland and the Northern Territory, bringing widespread flooding and damage.

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Suncorp CEO Steve Johnston takes temporary medical leave; CFO steps up in interim role

March 27 2026

Group CFO Jeremy Robson will serve as acting CEO while Johnston recovers from a medical procedure.

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Delta names Dawson CUO, creates APAC property head role for Beaton

March 27 2026

Promotions come amid other recent, key leadership appointments by the MGA.

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Repair costs, labour shortages to drive continued claims inflation for Australia’s property insurers in 2026 — Crawford

March 27 2026

While materials costs have stabilised, the “cost base” underneath repairs remains high.

Ocean Underwriting welcomes six new underwriters

March 26 2026

The new property, financial lines, and liability underwriters are based in Sydney and Melbourne.

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