Australia

Macquarie Insurance Facility to launch Longbrook Insurance

November 14 2025

Longbrook Insurance will begin underwriting in 2026, starting with transaction liability and energy lines.

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ICA urges stronger risk mitigation focus to secure the long-term success of Cyclone Pool

November 13 2025

The reinsurance pool has cut an estimated 39% in premiums and improved coverage, but rising costs have limited full affordability gains.

Cornerstone Risk acquires MRC Insurance, launches Corporate & Specialty Division

November 12 2025

MRC's James Musial will lead the new corporate and speciality division.

Colonial First State, AIA agree to A$140m in-principle settlement over super insurance class action

November 11 2025

The agreement remains subject to Federal Court approval, with a formal settlement deed still under negotiation.

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Australia updates legislation to ensure terrorism reinsurance pool covers state-sponsored acts

November 11 2025

ARPC chief executive says changes reinforce the Government’s commitment to "protecting the economy, the domestic insurance industry and policyholders from potential impacts of terrorism."

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EQT brings in CVC as partner in AUB Group takeover bid

November 10 2025

The AUB board says talks with the EQT-CVC consortium remain at a preliminary stage with no guarantee of a binding deal.

HDI Global appoints Vijay Brundavanam as Senior Engineering Underwriter in Melbourne

November 10 2025

Based in Melbourne, he joins the company following 3 years with QBE.

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AUB extends EQT exclusive due diligence period by two weeks amid takeover negotiations

November 7 2025

The non-binding approach values the intermediary group at A$5.25bn (US$3.4bn).

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Insurance Council urges action on rising regulatory costs for Australian consumers

November 7 2025

The ICA has found that more than 30,000 regulatory requirements and duplications cost insurance customers up to A$3.5bn (US$2.27bn) each year.

Australia, New Zealand are lands of opportunity: Howden Re

November 6 2025

Howden Re’s new managing director, John Philipsz, on why Australia and New Zealand need more reinsurance solutions.

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