Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich Australia and New Zealand) and Zurich Cover More have appointed Mr Blain Waterford as Head of Travel, Australia and New Zealand.
AIA NZ has appointed Mr Neil Marolia as Head of Brand and Marketing. In his new role, he will lead AIA NZ's brand and marketing strategy, driving creativity, innovation and alignment with AIA's purpose to help New Zealanders live healthier, longer, better lives.
On the advice of the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Governor-General has appointed Mr Steven Bardy as Deputy Chairperson of the Financial Markets Authority - Te Mana Tatai Hokohoko (FMA).
Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) has appointed Mr Ben Sitki as an Underwriter within its Cyber Reinsurance Solutions team.
New Zealanders strongly support proactive efforts to reduce the risks from climate related events like flooding, landslips and sea level rise and keep communities safe, according to a new survey commissioned by the Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ).
Lockton has formalised its global transaction liability practice, with the co-leadership of Mr Josh Halpern, Mr Matthew Heinz, Mr Gaurav Sud and Mr Eric Ziff.
Liberty Specialty Markets, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Mr Edrick Tang as Senior Underwriter for fine art and specie.
Willis, a WTW business, has appointed to its Financial, Professional and Executive Risks (FINEX) business in the Pacific Mr Eden Fletcher as Head of FINEX, Pacific and Mr Stephen Trickey as Head of Growth, Pacific.
P&C (re)insurer Canopius Group has appointed Mr Tesh Patel as Head of Distribution for Australia and New Zealand, effective 6 January 2026, according to a press release from the firm.
TMK has appointed Ms Olivia Jackson as Cyber Underwriter within its cyber and enterprise risk team.