New Zealand
CBL Insurance goes into interim liquidation
The High Court of New Zealand has ordered CBL Insurance, the main subsidiary of CBL Corporation, be placed into interim liquidation.
Interview: Mark Searles, AUB Group
Since packing up his life in London and flying half way across the world to Australia, Mark Searles, CEO of AUB Group, has transformed a broker into the leading equity-based broking, risk management, advice and solutions provider in Australasia.
Central Bank of Ireland orders CBL Insurance to boost reserves
CBL Insurance Europe has been ordered by The Central Bank of Ireland to bolster its capital and reserves.
IAG examining future of 141 roles in Christchurch
Australian insurer IAG has placed 141 jobs in Christchurch under threat of redundancy.
QBE to miss 2017 COR target and fall to loss after "challenging year"
Australian giant QBE is expecting a combined operating ratio of 104% and $1.2bn (£858m) loss for 2017's financial year.
QBE hires from Allianz for head of SME, Australia and New Zealand
Australian giant QBE has hired a senior manager from Allianz for a newly created SME role.
Insurance Council of New Zealand warns on climate change after record weather year
2017 was the most expensive year on record for weather-related insured losses according to the Insurance Council of New Zealand.
AGCS appoints new claims chief
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Lars Vissing as regional unit London head of claims.
Allianz’s Axel Theis on the positive signs for global trade
Concerns remain but outlook for global trade shows positive signs, says Axel Theis, member of the board of management of Allianz SE.
Clyde & Co sign partnership with New Zealand firm
Global insurance law firm Clyde & Co has signed an association agreement with New Zealand firm Fee Langstone.
Delta Insurance launches online financial lines platform in Singapore
New Zealand-based digital disruptor Delta Insurance has partnered with a Lloyd's syndicate to provide cyber, technology and financial lines insurance online in Singapore.
Tower seeks to raise capital and focus on digital
Following a failed sale to Suncorp, New Zealand insurer Tower is looking for other ways to secure its future after a loss for full year 2017.
Aon New Zealand sued again over Canterbury earthquakes
Christchurch City Council is attempting to recover NZ$528m (£278m) from Aon New Zealand in a dispute over the global broker's handling of 2010-11 Canterbury earthquake claims.
Repairs from Cyclone Debbie continue in New Zealand
As some of New Zealand insurer Vero's customers return home this week others will have to wait until Christmas following destruction from powerful Cyclone Debbie in April.
Suncorp's Vero to appeal Tower takeover block
Australian giant Suncorp is appealing a New Zealand Commerce Commission decision to block its takeover bid of rival Tower by its subsidiary Vero.
Analysis: Retirement villages, an infant market
Retirement villages are asking for group contents insurance but UK insurers are waiting for the market to mature.
Suncorp's Tower bid rejected by Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission in New Zealand has rejected Brisbane-headquartered Suncorp's bid to buy New Zealand insurer Tower outright.
Majority of Kaikoura claims to be paid by end of year, says ICNZ
The majority of claims will be paid out for last year's deadly Kaikoura earthquake on South Island by the end of the year according to the Insurance Council of New Zealand.
New Zealand's Tower backs Suncorp's bid
New Zealand insurer Tower's board is now favouring Suncorp's bid for the company over Fairfax Financial.
New Zealand to increase EQC cover; Kaikoura claims hit NZ$1.84bn
New Zealand government reforms propose to increase insurance coverage for the state-backed Earthquake Commission scheme to NZ$150,000 (£86,000) from NZ$100,000.
QBE appoints head of negotiated lines for Australia and New Zealand
QBE Australia and New Zealand has appoined Alex Green as head of product – negotiated lines.
New Zealand research report warns households over climate change
A report commissioned by the Deep South National Science Challenge has given a stark warning over the impact of sea level rise for New Zealand's residents and their insurance needs.
QBE hires Baxter as Gould moves to claims in Australia
QBE Australia and New Zealand has appointed Mark Baxter as chief risk officer.
Swiss Re estimates Debbie claims at $350m
Swiss Re has estimated its claims burden from Cyclone Debbie in Australia at around $350m (£278m).