Local

• Market upheaval ‘most profound’ war risk for APAC
• Midwives flag ‘systemic failure’ in PI coverage
• ‘Significant event’: New Zealanders clean up after Vaianu
• Court refuses to cap Toyota class action numbers

Corporate

• ACCC seeks feedback on Swiss Re trade credit deal
• CGU ends private motor no-claims bonus
• Deposit Power acquires fellow home bond supplier
• QBE director makes Suncorp move

Regulatory & Government

• Dispute dashboard ‘completes picture’ on complaints handling
• Watchdog hails ‘positive start’ to new M&A regime
• ICA hails state’s e-bike classification crackdown
• FMA to settle with CBL director over listing

Life Insurance

• Upper house gives final nod to genetic testing law
• Industry mental health stance a backwards step, reviewer says
• Crash injuries ‘caused by crime, not epilepsy’
• AIA tool ‘overcomes barriers’ to group insurance transfers

The Professional

• AFCA forum to shed light on complaints data
• ANZIIF calls for NZ industry award nominations
• ARPC seeks underwriting chief as ‘extraordinary’ Pennell departs
• HDI recruits Dual underwriter

Insurtech

• Steadfast unites platforms for ‘next phase of evolution’
• New system promises faster underwriting
• US hack shows security basics ‘overlooked’ in AI rush
• Workforce vulnerabilities open door to ransomware, CTOs warn

International

• Reinsurers keep up cover amid Iran war
• Exporters warn on supply chain, trade finance conditions
• Cyber coverage needs clearer selling points, think tank says
• Perils increases Windstorm Goretti loss tally

Analysis

• High resolution: a close look at ASIC’s dispute stats
• Unideal homes: wicked problem requires change at every level
• Time for humans and AI alike to show their worth
• Investors’ AI panic sends a signal brokers can’t ignore