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Whenuapai fire puts Auckland's fringe in the frame as El Niño lifts wildfire risk
About 98% of NZ wildfires are started by people, FENZ says
By Camille Joyce Lisay 20 Oct 2026
Whenuapai fire puts Auckland's fringe in the frame as El Niño lifts wildfire risk
FM expands property risk suite with parametric and captive cover
The commercial property insurer adds three products designed to complement traditional cover and give large commercial clients greater programme flexibility
By Mark Rosanes 19 Oct 2026
FM expands property risk suite with parametric and captive cover
One distributor delivered over half of Quest Insurance’s 2026 premium
AM Best cuts its view of Quest’s risk management to marginal as the motor insurer’s reliance on a single channel grows, with a key distribution agreement due to expire in March 2027
By Rod Bolivar 17 Oct 2026
One distributor delivered over half of Quest Insurance’s 2026 premium
Asteron Life names four advisers for 2026 MDRT grants
The NZ$5,000 grants back plans ranging from rural protection strategies to business restructuring, as the programme enters its third year
By Rod Bolivar 17 Oct 2026
Asteron Life names four advisers for 2026 MDRT grants
Poaching wars: Marsh spends US$30m in a quarter fighting rivals over staff
The giant broker looks to be going all-in on an expensive battle over talent, while Australia moves to ban non-competes across the Tasman
By Matthew Sellers 16 Oct 2026
Poaching wars: Marsh spends US$30m in a quarter fighting rivals over staff
Private equity and the Names are pouring capital back into Lloyd’s
Thirteen new syndicates opened their doors this year and more are lining up for 2027. Will the new money keep its nerve as rates soften?
By Matthew Sellers 16 Oct 2026
Private equity and the Names are pouring capital back into Lloyd’s
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