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Chubb Names Kelaher as Country President for Australia and New Zealand

Chubb announced it has appointed Peter Kelaher as country president for Australia and New Zealand. In his new role, Kelaher, who is currently senior vice president and head of Property and Casualty (P/C) for Australia and New Zealand, will have …

BHSI Launches Professional Technology Liability Cover in Australia, New Zealand

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) announced that it has launched Professional First Technology Liability Insurance policies in Australia and New Zealand. Both policies offer broad, customizable professional liability protection for the full scope of services provided by technology and tech-related …

Willis Re Names Green as Head of Int’l Casualty Reinsurance, Philipsz as Australia CEO

Willis Re, the reinsurance broking business of Willis Towers Watson, announced the appointment of Cameron Green as head of its International Casualty Reinsurance practice as well as chair of Willis Re Australia. In this new role as the leader of …

Chubb Names French & Hill to Asia-Pacific Leadership Positions

Chubb announced two leadership appointments in the company’s Asia Pacific business. John French, currently country president for Australia and New Zealand, has been appointed to the position of senior vice president, head of Broker Distribution for Asia Pacific. At the …

RMS Opens Office in Sydney to Support Client Growth in Australia, New Zealand

RMS, the Newark, Calif.-based global risk modeling and analytics firm, has opened a new office in Sydney, Australia, as part of its drive to support clients’ expansion in the Australian and New Zealand markets. The focus will be to help …

BHSI Launches Civil Liability Cover for Australia/NZ Financial Institutions

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. (BHSI) announced it has launched Professional First Financial Institutions Civil Liability Insurance in Australia and New Zealand. “Many forces have shifted the risk landscape for financial institutions, from the lessons learned from the complex litigation …

UK’s BMS Launches Melbourne, Australia-based Affinity Broking Operation

BMS Group Ltd., the London-based independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, announced the launch of a new affinity broking operation focused on Australia and New Zealand. The team will be based in Melbourne and led by Shamus Breen, working closely …

Berkshire Hathaway Expands in Australia/NZ with Marine, Transport, Logistics

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (BHSI) has begun underwriting Marine, Transport & Logistics Liability Insurance in Australia and New Zealand. It has also appointed Barton Phillips, Head of Transport and Logistics, and Laetitia Roney, as Manager of Transport & Logistics …