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Monday, October 19, 2026

New Zealand

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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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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.
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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.
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