Australia

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Lockton taps David Gower as chief client officer for Pacific Region

February 12 2026

He joins the broker after 46 years at Aon.

DUAL Australia appoints Victoria Chisholm as Southern distribution lead

February 12 2026

She joins after over 11 years at CGU Insurance, where she most recently served as manager.

Ocean Underwriting launches complex risks liability facility

February 12 2026

Australian MGA targets higher-hazard and hard-to-place liability exposures with new CRL product.

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Arch Insurance Australia promotes Aisling Hegarty to head of professional indemnity

February 12 2026

She has been with the business since 2019.

Japan and India buck regional slide as Asia-Pacific insurance dealmaking declines further in 2025

February 11 2026

With only two $1bn-plus transactions all year, buyers shifted toward smaller, distribution-led plays and selective cross-border bets.

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AmTrust enters Australian market with new APRA-licensed legal expenses insurer

February 10 2026

AmTrust Specialty Limited says the move will help build its local underwriting capacity while meeting rising demand from intermediaries, funders, and legal professionals in the country.

SRG launches Australia business with mid-market focus

February 10 2026

SRG's Australian unit will offer specialist capabilities in entertainment, media and sport, with plans to add further specialisms over time.

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Blain Waterford returns to Sydney as Zurich's head of travel for Australia and New Zealand

February 9 2026

Waterford joins Zurich Cover-More from AIG, bringing over 25 years of international experience in consumer insurance.

Swiss Re appoints Isabel Rawlence as senior client manager for ANZ Public Sector Solutions

February 6 2026

Rawlence joins Swiss Re from the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation, where she most recently served as underwriting manager.

Zurich Insurance launches cyber in Australia

February 6 2026

The new PrimeOne product was developed in partnership with MGA Cowbell and targets Australian firms with up to US$100m in annual turnover.

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