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QBE names Stephen Geisler CEO South Asia & Ross Bethell partnerships head

QBE names Stephen Geisler CEO South Asia & Ross Bethell partnerships head

QBE appoints Stephen Geisler as CEO South Asia and Ross Bethell as Head of Partnerships to boost growth and drive partnerships across its Asia business.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Global Stories

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CrowdStrike expands QuiltWorks with cyber insurers

Digital Transformation

CrowdStrike expands QuiltWorks with cyber insurers

Cyber insurers are now joining CrowdStrike's front-line AI risk framework as boards face faster exploit-to-loss cycles and tougher underwriting scrutiny.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026

Specialist Risk Group launches insurance arm in Australia

Risk & Compliance

Specialist Risk Group launches insurance arm in Australia

Specialist Risk Group enters Australia with Sydney and Melbourne offices, targeting mid-market clients as it grows its Asia-Pacific platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026

Aruba ClearPass recognised by independent evaluation program

Aruba ClearPass recognised by independent evaluation program

Aruba's ClearPass Security Portfolio has recevived the coveted Cyber Catalyst designation, according to a statement from the company.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Marsh stories

Aon appoints Quinton Kotze as Head of Cyber Solutions

Data Protection

Aon appoints Quinton Kotze as Head of Cyber Solutions

Boards are under growing pressure to tackle ransomware and breaches as Aon expands its Australian cyber practice with a seasoned hire.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026

Cowbell & Zurich launch cyber cover for Australian SMEs

Cowbell & Zurich launch cyber cover for Australian SMEs

Cowbell and Zurich roll out Prime One cyber cover for Australian SMEs, targeting firms up to AUD $100 million turnover with rapid broker access.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026

Aon names James Harmer Head of Global & Corporate in Australia

Aon names James Harmer Head of Global & Corporate in Australia

Aon has appointed James Harmer as Head of Global and Corporate in Australia, leading a 170-strong team serving major complex clients.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

NZ businesses finally ready for cybersecurity upgrade

Disaster Recovery

NZ businesses finally ready for cybersecurity upgrade

Kiwi businesses have cybersecurity high on the agenda but are unsure how to go about it, according to a report by Microsoft and Marsh.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018