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Emerging risks | Growth Opportunities | APAC Insurance

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Australia

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IAG partners with OpenAI to develop voice agent technology for claims
July 27 2026
The partnership targets one of insurers' most pressure-tested functions: claims handling during natural catastrophes
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Allianz Commercial appoints Bryce Hatton as head of motor fleet underwriting in Australia
July 27 2026
He joins after over a year at Strata Community Insurance, where he served as Queensland state manager.
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BirdsEyeView signs multi-year nat cat modelling deal with Market Lane
July 24 2026
The Lloyd’s coverholder will use the cat risk technology company's platform to assess risk and manage underwriting exposures.
Two yellow vans partially submerged in muddy floodwater on a city street, with trees, a river, and tall buildings in the background.
APAC catastrophe losses remain subdued in H1 2026 as global protection gap widens: Aon
July 22 2026
The region's costliest event was seasonal flooding in China, which generated approx. US$4.9bn in economic losses.
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India, Malaysia drive biggest insurance deals as APAC activity cools in Q2
July 22 2026
Against a broader regional slowdown, Southeast Asia stood out as the most active deal market.
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Consumer advocates warn Australia’s proposed general insurance code weakens protections
July 21 2026
Consumer groups welcomed some proposed changes, but argue that around 28% of protection clauses have been removed or weakened.
Chris Dent, marine manager at SALT Marine Risks, at a busy port with cargo ships and containers.
SALT Marine Risks appoints Chris Dent as marine manager
July 21 2026
He joins after over five years with QBE Insurance.
Tony Martiniello, Hollard's new head of distribution, in front of Sydney skyline.
Hollard promotes Tony Martiniello to newly created head of distribution role
July 17 2026
Martiniello steps up from head of product & underwriting to lead the insurer's push for portfolio growth.
Sydney skyline and Bondi Beach during a sunny day in Australia.
Australia cyclone pool expands as insurer participation rises in home and SME
July 16 2026
Higher insured values pushed up home and strata premiums, while cyclone risk pricing remained broadly stable across the pool.
Anouk Sireude, new head of marine at AIG, in front of a port with cargo ships.
AIG promotes Anouk Sireude to head of marine, Pacific
July 16 2026
Sireude joined the business two years ago and now takes on responsibility for both inland and ocean marine across Australia and New Zealand.
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28 August
Banner for 22nd SIRC: 'Capacity to Capability'—Building resilience through innovation; futuristic city skyline with a glowing highway; Nov 1–5, 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre.