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Saturday, September 5, 2026

New Zealand

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UK sanctions New Zealand's Maritime Mutual over Russian shadow fleet links
February 26 2026
The UK’s largest sanctions package includes NZ-based insurer alongside Russian oil major PJSC Transneft.
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Marsh appoints Noelene Palmer as Pacific COO
February 25 2026
She joins the global broker from Steadfast Group, where she also served as chief operating officer.
IAG appoints Amanda Whiting into newly created role of group executive for enterprise growth and simplification
IAG appoints Amanda Whiting into newly created role of group executive for enterprise growth and simplification
February 23 2026
She has been with IAG since 2008 and had served as chief executive officer for New Zealand for the past four and a half years.
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Below-average cat losses, disciplined pricing backs FMG Insurance’s robust 2025 performance — AM Best
February 16 2026
Rating agency affirmed FMG Insurance’s A rating and stable outlook, citing strong capitalisation and comprehensive reinsurance protection.
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Japan and India buck regional slide as Asia-Pacific insurance dealmaking declines further in 2025
February 11 2026
With only two $1bn-plus transactions all year, buyers shifted toward smaller, distribution-led plays and selective cross-border bets.
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Blain Waterford returns to Sydney as Zurich's head of travel for Australia and New Zealand
February 9 2026
Waterford joins Zurich Cover-More from AIG, bringing over 25 years of international experience in consumer insurance.
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Swiss Re appoints Isabel Rawlence as senior client manager for ANZ Public Sector Solutions 
February 6 2026
Rawlence joins Swiss Re from the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation, where she most recently served as underwriting manager. 
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Partners Life ends FY 2025 with return-to-positive ROE as AM Best affirms ratings
February 6 2026
New Zealand insurer's return-on-equity shifted to 7.2% in FY2025 from -2.0% the prior year.
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Pacific commercial insurance rates drop 12% in Q4 2025
February 5 2026
The region recorded the steepest rate drop globally for the sixth straight quarter, according to Marsh data.
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Zurich appoints Melissa Starfield as head of strategic broker management for ANZ general insurance
February 3 2026
She has been with the company since 2024, most recently serving as head of AR.
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AIA NZ names Jonathan Beale as chief distribution officer
January 22 2026
Beale will oversee business development in retail distribution, strategic accounts, and aligned advice.
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Chubb taps Candice Strydom as New Zealand construction lead
January 21 2026
Strydom joins after three years with Vero.
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