QBE Insurance Group has announced that Ms Sue Houghton, CEO of Australia Pacific, has advised the company of her intention to retire at the end of 2026.
Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group, has promoted Mr Grant Smith to the role of Director of Marine Transportation at Markel International.
New Zealanders have called for stronger government leadership to tackle climate hazards, according to a new poll by AMI, State and NZI.
DAC Beachcroft (DACB) has appointed Mr Andrew Robinson as Location Head of its Singapore office for a three-year term, effective 1 June 2026.
New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has released its second annual Financial Conduct Report (FCR), outlining progress made over the past year and its regulatory priorities for FY2026/27 to continue improving outcomes for consumers, investors and businesses.
Across the 1 June and 1 July 2026 reinsurance renewals, insurers achieved double-digit pricing reductions and improved terms and conditions on their property catastrophe reinsurance placements. Global reinsurance demand increased by more than 10%, driven by expanded reinsurer product offerings and stronger appetite from US insurers to purchase additional protection at the top of programs.
Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group, has appointed Mr Henry Ang as Head of Terrorism, Singapore.
MAPFRE Re has appointed Mr Chaturbhuj Bansal as Head of its India branch, subject to regulatory approval.
Howden Re has appointed Mr David Song as Managing Director, Head of Retrocession, Greater China, effective October once his contractual obligations to his previous employer have been fulfilled; Mr Mike Xin as Managing Director, Head of Agriculture, APAC, effective 13 July; and Mr Zhu Houqin as Managing Director, Head of China Treaty.
New Zealand's Financial Services Council (FSC) has welcomed National's KiwiSaver policy, saying the package would strengthen New Zealanders' long-term financial resilience and help close gaps in the current system.