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Communication goes both ways

In December 2020, Mike* asked his insurance adviser to arrange cover for a new car (“car A”) under his business insurance policy. The adviser replied asking Mike to confirm some details. Mike did not reply to the email, but ...

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2022's most stolen cars as theft claims soar by...

The Toyota Aqua has replaced the Mazda Demio as the most frequently stolen vehicle in the country, according to AMI, as car theft claims skyrocketed in 2022. Despite only comprising 1.47% of the nation's fleet, the Aqua, also k...

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Why young people should choose broking

The industry needs to do more to attract young people, writes Nick Cressey

The broking sector is in need of new blood right now. The old guard is quickly retiring, which leaves the door open to a new generation with the desire to succeed. In the past, the industry has faced challenges attracting young peo...

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How the courts interpret insurance policies

Contract law is central to the world of commerce. Traders rely on contract law to keep parties to their promises. Contract law forms part of what is generally referred to as the rule of law. Without contract law, the world of commerce...

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Court of Appeal rules on exclusion for losses c...

A UK case provides helpful guidance on insurance policy wording, writes Zoë B...

Brian Leighton (Garages) Ltd (BLG) operated a workshop and 24-hour petrol station in East Yorkshire. In June 2014, a sharp object pierced a section of pipe which connected an underground fuel tank to six of BLG’s forecourt...

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One-third of summer weather claims settled by A...

Combined claims for the Auckland Anniversary Weekend flooding and Cyclone Gabrielle stood at 96,586 claims worth $2.47 billion as of early April, according to the Insurance Council of New Zealand. By April, insurers paid out over...

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NZ government delivers extra $25 million to cyc...

The New Zealand government has approved an additional $25 million in relief funds for businesses impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.  In April, the New Zealand government approved an additional $50 million in short-term support for...

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Suncorp introduces new leave for gender affirma...

Suncorp New Zealand will offer new leave entitlements for employees undergoing gender affirmation. The company is providing six weeks of paid gender affirmation leave and up to 12 months of unpaid leave, giving employees time to...

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Summer of storms causes 402% spike in insurance...

New Zealand’s stormy summer resulted in five times more insurance claims than last year, according to AMI, State and NZI Insurance’s latest Wild Weather Tracker. The IAG brands received 41,596 weather-related claims...

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Christchurch airport chair joins IAG board

IAG New Zealand has appointed Catherine Drayton as a non-executive board member. Drayton is chair of Christchurch International Airport, Guardians of NZ Superannuation, Mint Innovation, and Connexa, and a board member for Genesis...

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