New Zealand

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.

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.

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.

Chubb taps Candice Strydom as New Zealand construction lead

January 21 2026

Strydom joins after three years with Vero.

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Geoffrey Grace takes on expanded role as Asia Pacific leader at Mercer Marsh Benefits

January 8 2026

Grace adds Pacific to his Asia placement responsibilities.

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ANZ insurer Prosura hit by cyber attack

January 7 2026

The company said customer and claims-related personal information may have been accessed, but no payment or credit card data were compromised.

Canopius taps Tesh Patel as Head of Distribution for Australia and New Zealand

January 6 2026

Patel joins from MGA Delta Insurance to take up the role at the specialty insurer.

John Walters to lead Hannover Re’s Australasia life business following Gerd Obertopp's retirement

January 5 2026

Obertopp retires after nearly four decades at the reinsurer.

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Gallagher Re: APAC cedants secure rate cuts, better terms as reinsurance capacity surges

January 5 2026

Reinsurers compete aggressively for APAC business as record capital levels and benign loss experience drive double-digit rate reductions across the region.

Tower Insurance slapped with NZ$7m penalty for misleading, overcharging customers

December 9 2025

The High Court imposed the fine after Tower admitted to overcharging about 61,000 customers through its multi-policy discount offer.

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