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Australia's broker code breaches fall 2% but complaints climb 8% in 2025

June 19 2026

Late renewal contact remained the single biggest source of non-compliance, accounting for 38% of all breaches.

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Australia eyes tougher disclosure rules for rising insurance premiums

June 18 2026

The Albanese government demands insurers improve how they explain significant premium rises as regulators intensify oversight of customer outcomes.

Bupa to expand Australia healthcare footprint with Partnered Health acquisition

June 18 2026

The acquisition expands Bupa’s existing healthcare network, adding 68 clinics and corporate health businesses across Australia.

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Halliwell expands APAC technical services with ExcelPlas acquisition

June 18 2026

The move adds specialist polymer testing capabilities to Halliwell's forensic and technical services across the region.

Dimitri Hursalas becomes head of affinity at Aviso Specialty

June 18 2026

He joins after working for six years at Marsh as the specialty insurer builds out its schemes and affinity capability.

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Fariha Neda joins Arch Insurance Australia in northern region executive assurance role

June 18 2026

The appointment marks the latest in a series of senior underwriting changes at Arch Australia this year.

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APRA tells insurers to strengthen readiness for geopolitical shocks

June 18 2026

Larger exposed entities will be asked to assess gaps in crisis preparedness, personnel risk and political risk.

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Australian government appoints Robert McLean to ARPC board, reappoints chair and directors

June 17 2026

The reshuffle covers the board that oversees Australia's terrorism and cyclone reinsurance pools, with new and reappointed members holding terms through 2028 and 2030.

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Tokio Marine targets M&A in Australia, Canada with Berkshire backing

June 17 2026

The Japanese insurer is targeting Australia and Southeast Asia for potential acquisitions as it seeks to diversify geographically.

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ACCC clears Zurich’s acquisition of Beazley in Phase I review

June 17 2026

The authority found limited local market overlap between the merging parties and sufficient competition from multiple specialty insurers.

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