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Monday, October 12, 2026

New Zealand

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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.
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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.
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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 nibs travel insurance business in Australia New Zealand
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.
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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.
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