Financial Institutions - Wotton Kearney

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New Zealand Insurance Market Trends Update 2026: A Strategic Outlook on Aotearoa’s Shifting Landscape

In a rapidly changing landscape, staying informed is essential to navigating the complexities of New Zealand’s insurance market. That’s why we’ve released our New Zealand Insurance Market Trends Update 2026 – a comprehensive analysis of the key developments shaping the industry in Aotearoa. Packed with valuable insights, the report delves into emerging legal trends, evolving […]

By : Joshua Weiler Mar 18, 2026 Comments Off

Case Alerts

ASIC’s case against the directors of Star Entertainment: directors’ duties through a modern lens

By: Yen Seah and Bella Marazita ASIC v Bekier (Liability Judgment) [2026] FCA 196 If you read nothing else, read this: The Federal Court’s 500-page liability judgment in ASIC v Bekier delivers a clear message for directors and officers: passive oversight is not enough. Executives must escalate serious risks – failing to act on red flags can breach […]

By : Joshua Weiler Mar 17, 2026 Comments Off

WK News

Meet the Team Expanding Our Cyber and Financial Lines Practice in Singapore

We are delighted to welcome Pippa Austin, Amanda Tai and Melissa Er to Wotton Kearney’s Singapore office. Pippa first joined WK’s Financial Lines team in Sydney in 2017 and returned earlier this year with Melissa and Amanda to expand the firm’s cyber incident response and financial lines coverage offering across Southeast Asia. The team brings […]

By : Joshua Weiler Mar 5, 2026 Comments Off

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Wotton Kearney boosts Asia Cyber and Financial Lines practice with senior Singapore hire

Wotton Kearney has expanded its presence in Asia with the appointment of cyber and financial lines expert Pippa Austin as Special Counsel in Singapore. Pippa first joined Wotton Kearney as part of the Financial Lines team in Sydney in 2017. She now returns with two team members to advance Wotton Kearney’s offering in the provision of cyber […]

By : Joshua Weiler Jan 20, 2026 Comments Off

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Get to know Craig Terrill, Partner in the Professional & Financial Risks team

We recently caught up with Craig Terrill, Partner in Wotton Kearney’s Professional & Financial Risks team, to learn more about his story and what drives his work. Craig recently joined Wotton Kearney’s Melbourne office, bringing more than 40 years’ experience advising Australian and international insurers across professional indemnity, directors & officers’ liability, construction, and complex […]

By : Joshua Weiler Nov 12, 2025 Comments Off

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Wotton Kearney strengthens Professional & Financial Risks team with appointment of senior insurance law expert

Wotton Kearney continues to expand its Professional & Financial Risks offering with the appointment of Craig Terrill as Partner in our Melbourne office. Craig is a leading insurance law specialist with a career spanning Australia and the UK, including senior roles at DLA Piper and Squire & Co London. He brings deep expertise across professional […]

By : Joshua Weiler Oct 15, 2025 Comments Off

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2025 Wotton Kearney APIG Scholarship: Applications Open

Applications for the Wotton Kearney APIG Scholarship for 2025 are now open! In partnership with the Australasian Professional Indemnity Group (APIG), this annual scholarship awards AUD$9,500 funding towards attending an international conference of their choice related to professional indemnity insurance or their specialist product area (for example, cyber or environmental insurance). For ten years, the […]

By : Joshua Weiler Jun 18, 2025 Comments Off

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2025 WKLMA FinPro Travelling Scholarship: Winner Announced

Congratulations to Ellie Howell at SCOR Business Solutions on being awarded the WKLMA FinPro Travelling Scholarship for 2025! This year’s applicants were asked to address a major issue facing their area of insurance and propose a potential solution. Ellie impressed the judging panel with her video submission on risk management around AI, how it impacts […]

By : Joshua Weiler Jun 11, 2025 Comments Off

Articles

The new Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth): What do “responsible persons” and their insurers need to know?

By: Yen Seah and Samantha Younane At a glance The Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth) comes into effect on 1 November 2025. The Act imposes a new statutory duty on directors and other persons responsible for the executive decisions of aged care providers. This includes those who have authority or responsibility for (or significant influence […]

By : Joshua Weiler May 1, 2025 Comments Off

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2025 WKLMA FinPro Travelling Scholarship: Applications Open

Applications for the WKLMA FinPro Travelling Scholarship for 2025 are now open! In partnership with the Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA), this annual scholarship awards £5,000 to support one rising star in claims to attend the 2025 Australasian Professional Indemnity Group (APIG) National Conference and Gala Dinner in Sydney, Australia this September. The winner will also […]

By : Joshua Weiler Apr 29, 2025 Comments Off

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