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Maurice Gatto has been appointed as the Head of Global Placement for Marsh Pacific

Marsh Pacific names Maurice Gatto as Head of Global Placement

September 26 2025

Appointment adds to recent senior hires as broker strengthens Pacific operations.

Scott Eccleston as Head of Risk Management for Marsh Pacific

Marsh Pacific appoints Scott Eccleston as Head of Risk Management

September 24 2025

Eccleston has been with Marsh for more than two decades and transitions from his role as Head of Global Placement, Pacific.

ARPC updates cyclone pool premium rates, introduces key SME discounts

September 23 2025

The Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation noted that the extension of SME discounts aims to incentivise risk mitigation efforts, aligning with its 2025-2029 strategic priorities.

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ASIC takes RACQ to court over 570,000 misleading insurance renewal notices

September 23 2025

Australia's corporate regulator alleges the Queensland insurer misled customers about premium increases for over five years.

ASIC Chair Joe Longo confirms departure at end of term

September 19 2025

He will be stepping down on May 2026, having overseen the regulator’s biggest restructure in 15 years, a doubling of investigations, and a 20% rise in civil proceedings.

QBE launches risk management panel to connect businesses with specialised providers

September 18 2025

The insurer's new Customer Solutions Panel gives Australia Pacific businesses direct access to over 25 risk solution providers.

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Former Allianz exec David Krawitz named CEO of Honey Insurance as founder Richard Joffe transitions to Executive Chairman

September 16 2025

Krawitz’s appointment marks a new chapter as founder Richard Joffe shifts focus to long-term strategy.

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Insurance Council of Australia warns new tax plan could raise costs for consumers

September 16 2025

ICA warns proposed cash flow tax could undermine economic resilience as disaster costs rise.

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Market Lane to take on ARAG’s legal expenses insurance portfolio in Australia

September 16 2025

Market Lane's deal with ARAG comes less than two months after the latter announced it would withdraw from Australia due to unmet business expectations.

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Marsh appoints David Walker as Power Risk Engineer for Pacific Region

September 15 2025

Walker joins from Zurich and brings almost 20 years of energy and power sector experience.

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