New Zealand
Swiss Re estimates Debbie claims at $350m
Swiss Re has estimated its claims burden from Cyclone Debbie in Australia at around $350m (£278m).
Suncorp returns to central Christchurch
After working in temporary offices since the Christchurch earthquake in February 2011 Suncorp has returned to the heart of the CBD.
Cyclone Debbie moves to New Zealand; IAG estimates A$140m loss
As Cyclone Debbie reached New Zealand, Insurance Australia Group estimated A$140m (£85m) of losses while loss adjuster Crawford is using drones to help.
Suncorp buys a further 11.3 million shares in New Zealand's Tower
Brisbane-headquartered financial services group Suncorp has increased its stake in New Zealand general insurer Tower.
Over 850 claims from weekend Auckland flooding
Over 850 insurance claims have been received by New Zealand's insurers after flash floods in the Auckland area.
JLT posts robust Asia-Pacific 2016 results
Last year UK-headquartered international broker JLT grew revenues and profits in Asia and was buoyed by a good employee benefits performance in Australia and New Zealand.
Suncorp buys 11% of New Zealand's Tower following Fairfax bid
Australian giant Suncorp has bought 11% of listed New Zealand general insurer Tower and is offering NZ$219m (£126m) for a full acquisition of the firm.
New Zealand's insurers paid out £1.5bn in Christchurch claims last year
New Zealand's insurers are still paying out huge sums for the devastating earthquakes in Christchurch in 2010 and 2011.
IAG's first half pre-tax profit dips 6.4%
Australian giant IAG saw pre-tax profit fall to A$571m (£351m) in the first half of the 2017 financial year compared with A$610m in H1 2016.
IAG to open insurtech incubator in Singapore
Australian-headquartered insurer IAG is opening an insurtech hub in Singapore later this year.
Fairfax has bid accepted for New Zealand's Tower
Canadian group Fairfax Financial has agreed to buy Auckland-based commercial and personal lines insurer Tower for NZ$197m (£113m).
Suncorp posts 20% first half insurance profit rise
Brisbane-based financial services group Suncorp saw insurance after tax profit grow strongly in Australia but fall back in New Zealand.
Kaikoura earthquake claims reach over £500m
Last November's 7.8 magnitude earthquake on South Island has cost insurers over NZ$900m so far (£520m) according to the Insurance Council of New Zealand.
XL expects $75m loss from 2016 New Zealand earthquake
XL's preliminary net natural catastrophe loss estimate for the fourth quarter of 2016 is approximately $245m (£200m).
Kaikoura earthquake could cost New Zealand's insurers NZ$5bn
New Zealand's powerful South Island earthquake on 14 November could cost the local insurance industry up to NZ$5bn (£2.8bn) but the sector has plenty of capital to cope according to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
Over 80,000 landslides complicate New Zealand earthquake recovery
Australian, Canadian and US warships are heading to New Zealand's coastal town Kaikoura to help with evacuations following Monday's powerful earthquake.
QBE joins Underwriting Agencies Council
QBE's Australia and New Zealand arms have joined the Underwriting Agencies Council in Australia and New Zealand.
Two dead in New Zealand as powerful earthquakes shake South Island
A series of aftershocks have hit New Zealand after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near Kaikoura - 93 miles from Christchurch - just after midnight.
Allianz says plans to replace to replace QBE-bound Broughton "well developed"
Andrew Broughton has left Allianz where he was director of commercial broker markets and will join QBE as executive general manager of corporate partners and direct.
Munich Re seeks buyer for Great Lakes Australia
Munich Re is looking to speed up the sale of its Australia and New Zealand specialist insurer Great Lakes Australia.
Ace changes name in New Zealand
Ace has switched its name in New Zealand to Chubb Insurance New Zealand following its purchase of Chubb's global operations.
Enstar's Starstone opens Australian specialty underwriting operation
Global specialty insurer Starstone (formerly Torus) owned by Bermuda-based Enstar has created a Lloyd's underwriting facility for Australia and New Zealand.
Steadfast's profit climbs 81% in first half
Australian broker network and underwriting agency Steadfast saw after tax profits climb 81% in the first half of fiscal year 2016 to A$37.9m (£19.4m).
New Zealand remembers victims of Christchurch earthquake five years on
Christchurch has held a public memorial to remember the 185 people who died in the devastating 22 February 2011 earthquake.