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Climate Change
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...Feature
By Paul Uprichard, Executive Director, New Zealand Underwriting Agencies Coun...
Choice is one of the most valuable things a broker can offer a client. But choice, in itself, is not the objective. A healthy insurance market isn't defined solely by the number of products or participants it has; rather, the r...IBANZ Forum
Rural
QUESTION If you have sundry vehicle cover under a rural policy, what is the applicable FENZ levy payable, as we do not always know all the vehicles that are covered by this, which is why the sundry limit is in place? For examp...Appointments
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...
Climate Change
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...Feature
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...
Climate Change
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...IFSO Case Study
A couple took out travel insurance for an overseas holiday. While travelling, they were both injured in an accident involving a rented motorised scooter and needed medical treatment. The scooter was also damaged. They made a travel...
FSCL Case Study
Ross* bought a commercial property insurance policy through his broker. Ross owned a business that manufactured and leased small buildings to third parties. One of the buildings was stolen while located at a customer’s property....
Climate Change
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...