Australia

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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Asia nat cat insured losses ease in H1 2026, but cyclone risk clouds outlook — Gallagher Re

July 15 2026

Asia recorded its lowest first-half insured catastrophe losses since 2017, but more than US$6bn in flood-driven economic losses in China underscored the region's significant protection gap.

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Swiss Re Corporate Solutions appoints Jacqueline McCarthy as expert underwriter, casualty for ANZ

July 15 2026

She first joined the business in 2024.

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Australia's GI Code Committee makes new Code rollout, motor claims top priorities for 2026–27

July 15 2026

The Committee's repeat focus on motor comes as delays and third-party oversight drove a quarter of all general insurance complaints.

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DUAL launches global transactional risk offering, targets £500m in premium by 2030

July 14 2026

Liberty Mutual joins as long-term capacity partner, with the platform unifying underwriting across five specialty lines.

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Najmaa Mutual launches Australia’s first Shariah-compliant motor takaful protection

July 14 2026

Member-owned mutual introduces vehicle protection based on Islamic finance principles.

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