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Aon names Alistair Clarke Head of Specialty in Australia
Physical Security

Aon names Alistair Clarke Head of Specialty in Australia

Aon names London market veteran Alistair Clarke Head of Specialty in Australia, to steer cyber, M&A and complex risk lines from Sydney.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Aon names James Harmer Head of Global & Corporate in Australia
Data Analytics

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
Cyber risks, regulation & talent shortages top 2025 concerns
Human Capital Management

Cyber risks, regulation & talent shortages top 2025 concerns

Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon's global risk survey highlighting local challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Australian firms face surge in AI-driven cyber attacks & scams
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian firms face surge in AI-driven cyber attacks & scams

Australian firms face escalating AI-driven cyber attacks and supply chain risks, challenging traditional defences in Aon's 2025 Cyber Risk Report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Appian launches Connected Claims 2.0 to transform insurance
Digital Transformation

Appian launches Connected Claims 2.0 to transform insurance

Appian launches Connected Claims 2.0, an AI-driven platform to revolutionise insurance claims with faster processing, fraud detection, and improved customer experience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Aon stories

Jason Disborough named Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific
Unified Communications

Jason Disborough named Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific

Jason Disborough will become Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific in 2026, leading commercial strategy and client engagement across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Aon & Ferrari HP unveil multi-year Formula One partnership
Formula One

Aon & Ferrari HP unveil multi-year Formula One partnership

Aon has become an Official Partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP in a multi-year deal, debuting at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza to boost global brand presence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
AI-driven cyber attacks surge as APAC risk leaders feel unprepared
Disaster Recovery

AI-driven cyber attacks surge as APAC risk leaders feel unprepared

APAC faces a 29% rise in AI-driven cyber attacks, with 98% of risk leaders feeling unprepared to tackle the surge in fraud and tech disruptions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
W&I insurance claims rise for small deals across Pacific region
Risk & Compliance

W&I insurance claims rise for small deals across Pacific region

W&I insurance claims are rising in the Pacific, with 80% from deals under AUD $500m and payouts totalling around AUD $30m in the past year.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
LevelBlue to acquire Aon's cyber consulting teams in global deal
DevOps

LevelBlue to acquire Aon's cyber consulting teams in global deal

LevelBlue will acquire Aon's Cybersecurity and IP consulting teams, including Stroz Friedberg, adding 300 experts and boosting global cyber defence services.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Aon highlights global megatrends shaping business risks in 2025
Human Capital Management

Aon highlights global megatrends shaping business risks in 2025

Aon's Client Trends 2025 report reveals four megatrends—Trade, Technology, Weather, and Workforce—shaping business risks and opportunities globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Aon & SentinelOne team up to battle cyber threats
Unified Communications

Aon & SentinelOne team up to battle cyber threats

Global cost of cyber breaches may hit USD $23.84 billion by 2027, prompting Aon and SentinelOne to form a strategic alliance, enhancing cyber insurance processes.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Aon stories

New Zealand health plan costs to surge 18% in 2026, outpacing region
Data Analytics

New Zealand health plan costs to surge 18% in 2026, outpacing region

New Zealand's employee health plan costs are set to surge 18% in 2026, far exceeding the Asia Pacific and global averages amid rising healthcare demands.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Cyber risk tops Pacific business concerns amid growing climate threat
Digital Transformation

Cyber risk tops Pacific business concerns amid growing climate threat

Cyber threats top concerns for Pacific businesses in 2025, as economic and climate risks rise, according to Aon's Global Risk Management Survey.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Aon Insights Series to address risk & resilience in Auckland
Partner Programmes

Aon Insights Series to address risk & resilience in Auckland

Aon will host its first Insights Series in Auckland, focusing on risk and resilience with leaders addressing complex challenges across industries in 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
NZ sees major drop in insured catastrophe losses in 2024
Clean technologies

NZ sees major drop in insured catastrophe losses in 2024

A report reveals New Zealand enjoyed a rare year of minimal natural disasters in 2024, with insured losses plummeting to nearly zero from AUD $3.6 billion in 2023.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
SQR acquired by SQRx to drive digital identity innovation
Cybersecurity

SQR acquired by SQRx to drive digital identity innovation

SQR has been acquired by UK-based SQRx, aiming to boost digital identity growth. Entrepreneur Grahame Chilton, SQRx's largest shareholder, sees it as a 'groundbreaking' move.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024