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Australia’s Community Broker Network, a private insurance broker network backed by ASX-listed Steadfast Group, has launched in New Zealand by acquiring Folio’s local insurance broking network. Folio, a New Zealand...
IBANZ Forum
Material Damage/BI/Contract Work
QUESTION I was of the understanding that under Section 269 of the Property Law Act 2007 that tenants could NOT be held liable for the Landlord's commercial insurance policy excess. I have recently seen lease ...FSCL Case Study
Russell* ran a plumbing business and insured all company cars under a commercial motor vehicle policy. In February 2024, his employee, Nisha*, reported one of the company cars stolen. Shortly after reporting the theft to the ...
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Green insurance products are gaining traction in the global market as both consumer demand for sustainable options and climate-related risks intensify, according to new research from data and analytics company GlobalData. A...
Insurance
In an era of rising director liability, directors and officers (D&O) insuranc...
The role of the broker is to ensure the cover is appropriate, exclusions are understood, and claims processes are clear - before an issue arises. Here are some key takeaways from a recent IBANZ seminar on D&O liability insurance to...Feature
Continuous professional development (CPD) is a big focus for financial services professionals, whether it’s keeping up with regulatory changes or understanding how to harness the benefits of AI, learning is a lifelong...
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Auckland Council’s online flood viewer is seeing sustained high use more than two years after the 2023 anniversary weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, events that caused 15 deaths, forced thousands from their...
Profile
Katherine Wilson steps into the CEO role at the Insurance Brokers Association...
What attracted you to this role? Firstly, I’m excited about the chance to lead a membership organisation. I’m a strategic thinker who enjoys working with people, learning about the issues facing the industry,...Advertorial
Step back to the early '90s: a young Roger Abel is out knocking on doors, selling life insurance the way it used to be done. It’s an understated start to a stellar career and a company employing hundreds across New Zealand,...
FSCL Case Study
In March 2024, Ari* was on a holiday in Bali with her friends. On their last day, they checked out of their hotel and left their suitcases there while they went out. Ari packed all her valuable clothing and accessories in her backpack,...
