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ANZ cedents secure up to 15% rate cuts at 1.7 — Howden Re

June 30 2026

Ample capacity and reinsurer appetite enabled buyers to secure improved pricing and programme structures at July renewals.

Marsh Risk names Gabe Money as risk consulting leader in New Zealand

June 29 2026

He has been with the firm since 2022.

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Japan and India drive surge in APAC transactional risk claims — Marsh

June 19 2026

Private equity-driven deal activity and rising use of transactional risk insurance pushed APAC claims to record levels in 2025.

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New Zealand to review Fire and Emergency insurance levy funding model

June 17 2026

ICNZ welcomed the move, saying it was a chance to reassess whether insurance levies remain the right way to fund the emergency services.

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New Zealand Natural Hazards Commission expands catastrophe reinsurance cover by 20%

June 15 2026

The commission said it secured the NZ$12.3bn (US$7.1bn) programme on a more cost-effective basis than last year's placement.

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Australia’s Steadfast gets A$7.7bn takeover offer from Amwins, Dragoneer

June 10 2026

Joint bid values Steadfast at A$7.7bn (approx. US$5.41bn), with an eight-week due diligence period underway.

Steadfast confirms takeover bid after months of buyout speculations

June 10 2026

The broking giant has been the subject of private equity takeover speculation since December last year.

Allianz Partners to acquire nib's travel insurance business in Australia, New Zealand

June 5 2026

The agreement includes a twenty-year white-label partnership and the transfer of the Travel Insurance Direct brand.

ICA, ICNZ formalise resilience alliance as disaster costs rise

June 5 2026

The initiative creates a structured framework for collaboration on risk reduction, policy advocacy and regulatory matters.

New Zealand insurers propose replacing FENZ levy with resilience-focused funding model

June 3 2026

The initiative could redirect NZ$600-700m (US$360-420m) annually towards natural hazard risk reduction while shifting fire services funding to the Crown.

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