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Asteron Life backs adviser excellence with 2026 MDRT Grant recipients

Asteron Life has announced the recipients of its 2026 Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Grant Programme, awarding four $5,000 grants to financial advisers committed to growing their businesses

Asteron Life invests in growth with senior actuarial, underwriting and claims hires

Asteron Life has strengthened its technical and operational leadership capability with the appointment of three experienced insurance professionals across actuarial, underwriting and claims leadership roles.

Appointment of non-executive directors of Asteron Life New Zealand Board

Newly appointed Chair of the Asteron Life New Zealand Board, Barbara Chapman, today announced the appointments of Simon Tyler, Keith Taylor, Anne Blackburn and Rachel Walsh as non-executive directors on the Asteron Life New Zealand Board, effective from September 2026.

Barbara Chapman announced as Chair of the Asteron Life New Zealand Board

Acenda Group Chair Craig Dunn has announced that highly experienced director and business leader Barbara Chapman will become the Chair of Asteron Life New Zealand Ltd effective from September 2026.

Fitch places Asteron Life on Rating Watch Positive

Fitch Ratings has placed Asteron Life on Rating Watch Positive, following announcement of the proposed transfer of Resolution Life Australasia's New Zealand branch business to Asteron Life.  

Acenda Group established following successful completion of global acquisition of Resolution Life

The Acenda Group has been established following the successful completion of Nippon Life’s global acquisition of Resolution Life Group.

Acenda Group Leadership Team announced

Acenda Group has announced the appointment of its new Group Leadership Team, a key milestone as it prepares for the establishment of the Acenda Group.

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