New Zealand

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AIA names winners of Healthiest Schools competition, expands programme to Myanmar and New Zealand

July 10 2026

The insurer awarded US$100,000 to schools across Asia Pacific as it broadens the initiative's regional footprint for 2026/27.

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Suncorp places FY2027 catastrophe cover, flags higher reinsurance costs

July 6 2026

Suncorp said its combined catastrophe and aggregate reinsurance programme is expected to limit FY2027 natural hazard costs in around 90% of scenarios.

Delta New Zealand appoints Brett Wainhouse as head of distribution

July 3 2026

Wainhouse brings nearly three decades of insurance experience across New Zealand, Australia and the UK.

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ANZ insurer consolidation drives further reinsurance price cuts: Aon

July 2 2026

The broker said reinsurers increasingly offered customised and multi-year solutions as competition intensified.

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Returning Asian and London capacity adds to ANZ reinsurance oversupply at 1.7 — Gallagher Re

July 1 2026

Cat rates on loss-free programmes fell 12.5% to 17.5% in Australia and New Zealand, with pro rata ceding commissions rising by up to 5%.

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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.

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