Australia

Insurance Commission of Western Australia names Helen Robinson as new CEO

January 28 2026

Robinson has been the government-owned trading enterprise's acting CEO since July 2025.

Insurance industry leaders recognised in Australia Day honours

January 27 2026

OAM recipients include a Sedgwick executive adjuster, an insurance director with RACQ and Helia board roles, and a Victorian broker now part of Gallagher.

NSW regulator SIRA fines QBE over delayed treatment payments

NSW regulator fines QBE over delayed treatment payments for compulsory motor

January 27 2026

QBE has acknowledged SIRA’s concerns and has remediated non-compliances.

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Ken Wise returns to Gallagher as head of corporate and natural resources for Western Australia

January 23 2026

Wise moves after eight years with Marsh, having previously had a stint with Gallagher in the UK.

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Australia’s 5 largest natural catastrophes lead to A$3.5bn in insured losses in 2025 — ICA

January 23 2026

Of the five biggest cats, Alfred took the lion's share.

Australia's insurance complaints rise 16% as GI disputes nearly double since 2020–21

January 23 2026

AFCA’s 2024-25 report highlights a surge in add-on insurance disputes, though delays in claims handling continue to improve.

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Willis taps Eden Fletcher as head of FINEX, Pacific Stephen Trickey as growth lead

January 22 2026

Both join from Aon, where Fletcher was head of specialty solutions and Trickey as chief commercial officer.

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HDI Global Australia hires Jules Szoke as property underwriter

January 21 2026

Szoke joins from CGU Insurance to take on the new role.

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Local mutuals won’t fix flood premiums without national risk pool — ICA chief

January 20 2026

Responding to Queensland's proposal for a mutual insurer, Andrew Hall says a national flood risk pooling scheme and large-scale mitigation investment are needed to fix Australia's insurance affordability...

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APRA appoints general insurance executive director Jane Magill to lead life, health, and superannuation

January 19 2026

Magill will assume the new role following Carmen Beverley-Smith's departure last week.

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