New Zealand
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.
IAG's half year profits fall 19.5% as provisions for 2011 Christchurch earthquake rise
Australian giant IAG is still counting the cost of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake and announced a 19.5% fall in profits for the first half of the 2015/16 financial year.
Over 1000 claims lodged after Christchurch earthquake
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck on 14 February near Christchurch in New Zealand.
Claims Club Asia rebrands as Claims Club Asia-Pacific
The Claims Club Asia has been renamed Claims Club Asia-Pacific in a new look for 2016.
New Zealand's insurers upset over fire service levy review
The Insurance Council of New Zealand wants the government to change the rules on an insurance levy for the industry which funds over 90% of the fire service.
Zurich appoints Australia and New Zealand CEO
Zurich has appointed Rajbir Singh Nanra as its CEO for Australia and New Zealand.
NZ$115m of New Zealand catastrophe insured losses in 2015
Natural disasters cost insurers in New Zealand NZ$115m (£52m) last year down from NZ$153m in 2014 according to the Insurance Council of New Zealand.
Analysis: The rise of Australia's broker networks
James Chalmers explains why Australia's broker networks are expanding beyond their traditional independent broker network base.
Cornish to exit IAG as Harmer rings changes
IAG's head of personal lines Andy Cornish is to leave after Peter Harmer, IAG's new CEO, reshuffled his senior team starting 9 December.
Ironshore opens New Zealand office
Ironshore International has opened a New Zealand office in Auckland today.
Gallagher buys in New Zealand
Arthur J Gallagher has bought Timaru-based broker Reid Manson in New Zealand for an undisclosed sum.
Australasia's risk management institute appoints Ventura as president
The Risk Management Institution of Australasia has appointed vice-president Anthony Ventura as its new president.
Lloyd's underwriters back skilled migrants insurance product
An insurance product specifically for skilled migrants has been launched with the backing of certain Lloyd’s underwriters to provide security for people immigrating, or those who have already immigrated, to Australia and New Zealand.
Steadfast's full year profits climb 68%
Australian broking group and underwriting agency Steadfast posted an after tax profit of A$42.1m (£19m) for the most recent financial year, up 68% over last year's results.
IAG's full year profit declines 41%; Canterbury earthquake claims rise
Insurance Australia Group's after tax profits declined 41% for the full year to the end of June 2015 to A$728m (£338m) compared with A$1.23bn a year earlier.
Berkshire Hathaway offers marine in Australia and New Zealand
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty has begun marine underwriting in Australia and New Zealand.
Fagen appointed QBE group chief strategy officer
Colin Fagen, QBE's CEO for Australia and New Zealand, has been appointed to a newly created role as group chief strategy officer.
New Zealand's Wanganui hit by worst flood on record
After torrential rain North Island has seen some dramatic weekend flooding which has caused huge damage and hundreds of insurance claims.
Dual hires Paradine for non-exec role as MGA eyes Asia-Pacific acquisitions
Industry veteran Terry Paradine, a former chairman and CEO of Marsh Asia-Pacific, has become non-executive chairman at Dual Asia-Pacific.
Ace appoints general counsel for Australia and New Zealand
Ace has appointed Gabija Simmonds to the role of general counsel for Australia and New Zealand.
Colahan opens Berkshire's commercial Australian operations
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty is aiming to shake up the large corporate space in Australia after being granted a license to write business.
Video: New Zealand earthquakes
New Zealand insurance industry leaders give Post reporter Katie Marriner an update on progress in Canterbury following the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.
Jacques moves from Canada to Australia with Ace
Lesley Jacques has been appointed head of accident and health for Australia and New Zealand at Ace.
Insurer and Christchurch City Council in earthquake dispute
The Christchurch City Council is in dispute with its insurer Civil Assurance over payouts from the devastating 2011 earthquake.