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The power of connection

Last month, IBANZ Chief Executive Katherine Wilson joined industry leaders at Business New Zealand’s renowned Back to Business event, an annual gathering recognised as one of the country’s most influential corporate netwo...

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NZ’s insurance broking community ready to help ...

Following weather-related states of emergency in five North Island districts, New Zealand’s network of professional insurance brokers is on standby to help those affected navigate claims that may result. The Insurance Brokers...

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Beyond the policy: The NZI motor advantage

Ian Taylor shares how NZI is shaping the next phase of motor leadership in Ne...

After four decades working inside New Zealand’s transport insurance landscape, Ian Taylor sees 2026 not as a new chapter, but as a defining moment. In his refreshed role as National Manager Motor, Taylor is focused on one thing: ...

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The super-powered broker: Why AI mastery matter...

By David Leach, CEO of JAVLN, which provides cloud-based policy and document ...

Think of AI as a trade tool. While builders are great with hammers, they keep up to date with the latest power tools. Similarly, brokers now need to be great with AI tools. At JAVLN, AI is encouraged. Our team uses AI tools daily....

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Warning raised about unregulated AI financial a...

By Tim Williams, partner at Chapman Tripp. Tim specialises in the financial s...

Generative AI chatbots may be breaching financial adviser licensing and regulatory requirements of the Financial Markets Conduct Act (FMCA), according to Chapman Tripp partner Tim Williams. Williams raised the concern in the recent...

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AI and insurance distribution

A sell-off of brokerage stocks resulted recently from a high-profile artificial intelligence announcement from OpenAI. But the market reaction says less about near-term revenue risk and more about longer-term questions around who...

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Why inclusive practices drive success in New Ze...

By John Chandler, Chief Commercial and Client Officer at PIC and IBANZ Board ...

The insurance advice sector in New Zealand is undergoing significant transformation, driven by regulatory changes, evolving customer expectations, and technological disruption. Amid these shifts, an important question persists: Does...

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Japan’s approach to earthquake insurance examin...

Japan’s approach to earthquake insurance pricing, claims assessment, and dispute resolution is under examination by New Zealand legal and insurance specialists as they reassess how the local system is likely to perform after a...

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Pulse Insure has been appointed general insuran...

Pulse Insure has been appointed exclusive general insurance provider for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) members in practice in New Zealand, against a backdrop of evolving regulatory priorities and changing...

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AMI reveals NZ’s top 10 stolen cars for 2025

For the fourth consecutive year, the Toyota Aqua claims the title of New Zealand's most stolen car, AMI reveals. AMI Insurance received more than 9,000 vehicle theft and attempted theft claims in 2025.  The lengthy...

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