Australia

NIBA backs NSW strata commissions review, flags risk in curbing broker remuneration

March 26 2026

NIBA says stricter rules on broker commissions could limit access to independent insurance advice for strata communities.

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Australia's Pinnacle Underwriting approved as Lloyd’s coverholder

March 25 2026

The Sydney-based managing general agent and its affiliate were acquired by United Risk in June 2025.

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Aon promotes Anita Vivekananda to managing director of transaction solutions, APAC

March 25 2026

She has been with the company since 2015, most recently serving as head of transaction solutions, AMATS Pacific.

Aon Australia names Quinton Kotze as new head of cyber solutions

March 25 2026

He moves after almost 13 years at Chubb, where he was most recently digital domain lead and financial lines product manager for Asia.

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HDI Global posts higher revenue and profit in 2025 as APAC helps drive growth

March 24 2026

Commercial and specialty insurer saw global insurance revenue climb to EUR10.3bn (approx. US$11.93bn) with a COR of 90.3%

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One in four Australian homes could be uninsured by 2050 due to extreme weather, economic risks, APRA warns

March 24 2026

Regulator's stress test found that rising premiums may sharply widen the home insurance protection gap under severe climate scenarios.

Fitch upgrades ClearView Life Assurance’s rating to ‘A-’, ClearView Wealth Limited to ‘BBB+’

March 24 2026

The ratings agency has maintained a positive watch on ClearView following a strategic business simplification and the announcement of a planned A$415m acquisition by Zurich.

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Financial lines MGA Frontier Global renews partnership with Travelers in rare three-year deal

March 23 2026

The longer renewal term aims to offer stable capacity for complex financial lines amid ongoing market volatility.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle makes second landfall in Northern Territory

March 23 2026

Narelle compounds ongoing flood recovery efforts in QLD and the NT.

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Pacific International Insurance nets 95.2% combined ratio in FY 2025 — AM Best

March 23 2026

Ratings agency affirmed Australian insurer's ratings with a stable outlook.

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