US-headquartered BAM Mutual, the mutual bond insurer focused on reducing the cost of debt sold for essential infrastructure, is opening a Melbourne office and will begin insuring bonds and loans sold to finance projects in Australia and New Zealand.
WTW, a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company, has formed a dedicated technology industry practice within its Corporate Risk & Broking (CRB) business in Australia and New Zealand.
The Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) is backing calls to speed up adaptation to climate change.
Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) has appointed Ms Stephanie Hong as marine underwriter in APAC. In her new role, she will primarily be focused on deepening TMK's presence in target markets across Asia.
Forvis Mazars has appointed Mr Aidan Khoo as director, management consulting and Ms Kirsty McMillan as partner, tax.
WTW has appointed Mr Ben Di Marco as leader of its new dedicated technology industry practice. He is a cyber and technology risk specialist.
Zurich Singapore has appointed Mr Edward Rayfield as head of casualty, APAC and Mr Robin Cooper-Driver as head of financial lines, APAC.
The focus of regulation by the Financial Markets Authority is not just on compliance but also on what it is trying to achieve, the regulatory agency's chief executive Ms Samantha Barrass.
Agile, a fast growing underwriting agency, InsurTech and Lloyd's Syndicate company, has established a presence in New Zealand, the first of its kind for a Lloyd's syndicate.
Zurich Financial Services Australia has appointed Mr David Wainwright as CRO for Australia and New Zealand, effective 6 January 2025. He has close to 25 years of experience.