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The insurance conversation brokers avoid - and ...

Brokers assume asking wealthy clients about their belongings sounds like a sales pitch, but underwriters say it's usually the client who raises it first. For a broker already handling a client's construction or commercial ...
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Climate Change

Climate resilience plans still have barriers to...

Understanding Climate Risk

Yvonne Moore, head of Zurich Resilience Solutions (UK), explains why resilience programmes stall inside organisations. She also sets out what a proactive climate strategy does to an underwriting conversation, and why that exchange shou...
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Feature

Lockton strengthens New Zealand offering with n...

Lockton has announced the opening of its new office in Queenstown, led by General Manager Mark Hyland. The new office opening further demonstrates Lockton’s strong commitment to the New Zealand market, adding to existing loc...
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Climate Change

New research provides insights into future floo...

By Graham Campbell, Director - Economics and Research, New Zealand Infrastruc...

Flooding - both inland and coastal - is already one of New Zealand's most costly natural hazards, and the costs are rising. New research by Earth Sciences New Zealand, commissioned by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te...
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Climate Change

New Zealanders call for stronger Government lea...

AMI, State and NZI 2026 climate poll

New Zealanders do not have confidence in the country’s ability to manage climate risks, according to the latest climate change poll from AMI, State and NZI. Just 27% of New Zealanders say they are confident the country can...
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IBANZ Forum

Application of 'Turnover elsewhere after damage...

Material Damage/BI/Contract Works

QUESTION I have a client who owns a restaurant which suffered damage and was unable to trade for three weeks, resulting in a Gross Profit loss.  Their insurer has accepted the Business Interruption claim, however has...
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Appointments

NZI strengthens leadership capability with two ...

NZI has announced two senior appointments that further strengthen its Property and Liability team’s capability and reinforce its commitment to supporting brokers and customers in an increasingly complex insurance market....
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Appointments

Rothbury Insurance Brokers has appointed Charle...

The role was created following a review of Business Operations to ensure the support provided to broking branches continues to evolve with the needs of the business. As Head of Broking Services, Charlene is focused on improving how...
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Climate Change

Climate Change Response Amendment Bill welcomed

Insurance Council of New Zealand

The Climate Change Response Amendment Bill has been welcomed by insurers for setting out a long-awaited framework for climate adaptation, but they warn that funding, implementation and durable political support will be critical to...
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FSCL Case Study

Unauthorised disclosure an expensive mistake fo...

Mark* operated a motel business. His insurance broker assisted with the placement and renewal of the motel’s business insurance policies. As part of an insurance renewal process, the broker asked Mark whether the motel had any...
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