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

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

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

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

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

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 chest and platform push underscore accelerating consolidation in broking

In a soft market, claims gets louder: Why wordings and service matter more

In a soft market, claims gets louder: Why wordings and service matter more

In this period, brokers chasing cheaper premiums face a sharper reality: wordings and measurable claims service are where placements will win - or unravel - fast

Australia's bushfires show how global insurers’ nat cat claims challenges are converging

Australia's bushfires show how global insurers’ nat cat claims challenges are converging

From bushfires Down Under to European floods, insurance and brokerage leaders are facing the same pressure-cooker mix: surge volumes, complex coverage questions, increasing claims costs, rising customer expectations and rebuild constraints

Rewiring the broker–insurer tech relationship: Bridging the global readiness gap

Rewiring the broker–insurer tech relationship: Bridging the global readiness gap

The next decade’s winners won’t be the firms with the flashiest portals, but those that strip out day-to-day workflow friction between brokers and insurers

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How brokers can ride the next wave of MGA growth

Agility, tech, and niche expertise will be differentiators, says TMPAA head

Beyond insurance: Rethinking risk for high net worth families

In 2026, protection for affluent families is less about buying more coverage and more about building resilience

Championing women in construction risk

Behind the Marsh program aiming to redefine leadership and equity in a traditionally male-dominated sector

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