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Monday, October 19, 2026

New Zealand

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Howden strengthens Pacific presence with acquisition of NZ-based Bridges Insurance Services
June 11 2024
Bridges Insurance was established in 1990 and has focus on mid-market and SME business.
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ICNZ calls for New Zealand's Fast-Track Approvals Bill to help address nat cat risks
June 11 2024
ICNZ backs polarising Fast-Track Approvals Bill for better natural hazard resilience while urging caution in land development.
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WTW New Zealand names Rachael Pettigrew as Head of Risk Advisory
June 7 2024
Pettigrew has a strong government background and brings over 15 years of insurance experience to the role.
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EQC secures NZ$9.2bn in natural hazard reinsurance
June 6 2024
NZ$9.2bn (US$5.7bn) reinsurance cover marks an increase of nearly NZ$1bn from previous year's total.
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NZ Budget 2024 boosts disaster preparedness with new National Emergency Management Facility
June 3 2024
Budget includes several disaster aid and resilience measures, including NZ$28m (US$17.2m) for temporary housing for households impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland Flood.
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NZ Medical Indemnity's ratings upheld as strategic shift boosts performance
May 3 2024
AM Best affirms ratings, though disestablishment of district health boards could cause challenges.
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New Zealand moves to modernise century-old insurance laws as Parliament passes first reading of key bill
May 2 2024
The Contracts of Insurance Bill, which aims to shift disclosure responsibilities to insurers and prevent unfair claim denials, passes its first reading in Parliament.
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Underwriting growth, effective pricing strategy underpin Pinnacle Life's ratings affirmation
May 2 2024
AM Best affirms New Zealand insurer's ratings despite high reliance on third-party reinsurance and small capital base.
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DUAL brings new title insurance products to APAC, catering to real estate and M&A transactions
April 30 2024
AXA XL to provide capacity for new lines, which are led by Chris Hammond, DUAL Asset's APAC Head.
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HDI Global Specialty appoints Richard Upton as Head of Financial Lines for New Zealand
April 30 2024
Upton moves following nearly 10 years at Zurich NZ, most recently as Financial Lines & Casualty Underwriting Manager.
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RBNZ warns insurance affordability and capacity are under threat in nat cat prone areas
April 30 2024
Industry making 'rational' move to risk-based pricing, but collective action needed to help maintain accessibility for for those most vulnerable.
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Tower's ratings affirmed with post-2023 recovery anticipated
April 26 2024
2023 twin nat cats led to 103.2% COR, but AM Best expects a return to positive results in the medium term.
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