New Zealand

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.

Delta Insurance New Zealand welcomes Charlie Hammond as liability underwriter

December 5 2025

He joins from AIG, where he was junior underwriter, specialising in financial lines and casualty.

Evolving combined ratios highlight changing risk patterns in Asia-Pacific non-life insurance

December 5 2025

Gallagher Re report shows mix of underwriting recoveries, loss spikes, and changes in business mix is moving region beyond its motor-led growth model.

IAG New Zealand names Phillip Gibson as next chief executive

December 5 2025

He will take over from Amanda Whiting, who will return to Australia in a group role with the business.

NZ's NHC levy to remain unchanged as Government moves to ease household pressure

November 20 2025

The ICNZ welcomed the decision, with its chief executive emphasising the need to maintain the scheme while keeping premiums manageable.

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Four Envest-backed MGAs look to consolidate in early 2026

November 19 2025

The new entity would combine Blue Zebra Insurance, Point Insurance, St. George Underwriting Agency, and AllState Underwriting brands.

Sedgwick names Phil van Zyl as interim CEO and Simon Kay as COO in Australia

November 18 2025

Loss adjuster’s leadership changes follow chief exec Diego Ascani’s decision to leave the business and transition into retirement.

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New Zealand life insurance segment holds steady as compliance costs mount: AM Best

November 12 2025

Rating agency maintains stable outlook despite profitability pressures from CoFI implementation and weak consumer demand.

Australia, New Zealand are lands of opportunity: Howden Re

November 6 2025

Howden Re’s new managing director, John Philipsz, on why Australia and New Zealand need more reinsurance solutions.

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