Daniel Wood

Daniel Wood

Danny is the news editor of Insurance Business Australia, and also contributes to the Insurance Business platforms globally. He’s worked as a radio and television news journalist and anchor in Sydney, London, Madrid and San Francisco. His reports have aired on numerous ABC Radio and BBC News programs including Saturday Extra and Newshour. He’s also written for local newspapers, online publications and US based WineMaker Magazine.

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Terrorism cover enters a new era of blurred threats

Terrorism cover enters a new era of blurred threats

From New York to Sydney, brokers are being pushed to rethink terrorism renewals

Widening insurance impact of US-Iran war: From delayed cargo to cancelled Mediterranean cruises

Widening insurance impact of US-Iran war: From delayed cargo to cancelled Mediterranean cruises

Beyond direct hit, insurers are now being pulled into a broader loss landscape shaped by disrupted shipping lanes, rerouted aircraft and cancellations

War, noise or a real shift? How the US-Iran war is testing cyber insurance

War, noise or a real shift? How the US-Iran war is testing cyber insurance

For brokers and insurers, the conflict is sharpening attention on cyber accumulation, remote-access weaknesses and policy clarity

Soft cycle shock: Can a US-Iran conflict harden the global insurance market?

Soft cycle shock: Can a US-Iran conflict harden the global insurance market?

Rates can spike overnight, tankers can vanish - but that doesn’t mean the wider market snaps from soft to hard

Steadfast Group's half-year surge signals a tougher, more tech-driven future for brokers

Steadfast Group's half-year surge signals a tougher, more tech-driven future for brokers

Giant broker network's latest profit lift, acquisition war chest and platform push underscore accelerating consolidation in broking

AUB upgrades FY26 guidance as 1H26 profit climbs

AUB upgrades FY26 guidance as 1H26 profit climbs

The trans-Tasman and international broker's interim result shows earnings momentum, acquisition firepower and highlights the operational pressure points brokers will be watching closely

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions buys up QBE's trade credit and surety portfolio

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions buys up QBE's trade credit and surety portfolio

The Sydney headquartered insurer has agreed to sell the business in a move that refocuses capital on core growth priorities

QBE lifts profits above US$2 billion with best underwriting result in years

QBE lifts profits above US$2 billion with best underwriting result in years

Even as market competition builds, the Australia headquartered insurer showed premium growth ahead of guidance and a sharper combined operating ratio

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