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.
AIG has appointed Mr Scott Leney as Regional President of APAC, effective 1 February 2026 and subject to regulatory approval.
New Zealand general insurer Tower has been ordered to pay a penalty amounting to NZ$7m ($4m) for misleading representations that resulted in more than NZ$11m in overcharges to its customers.
IAG New Zealand has appointed Mr Philip Gibson as Chief Executive, effective 2 March 2026 and subject to approvals.
Allianz SE, Reinsurance (Allianz Re) has appointed Ms Anna Kohls as Regional CEO and Head of P&C Client Management of its reinsurance branch in Singapore, effective 1 January 2026 and subject to regulatory approval.