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Learn, grow, repeat.

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 pursuit.&nbs...
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IFSO Case Study

Flight delayed by weather

Tama* held travel insurance for a trip to the USA.  During his trip, a connecting flight he was taking from Boston to Los Angeles was delayed, meaning he missed his flight back to New Zealand. As a result, he had to pay for on...
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Insurance

IBANZ has a new home

The IBANZ team recently settled into new premises on Auckland’s North Shore, joining a vibrant shared office community at The Crate, Albany. The change of location follows the lease ending at the previous offices in Rosedale ...
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Land-use modelling system helping to evaluate f...

  A land-use modelling system commissioned by the Natural Hazards Commission Toka TÅ« Ake (NHC) has been developed to help councils and planners evaluate how zoning rules and infrastructure investment decisions could...
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Humans of NZI

Claims, care and community connections with NZI...

An insurance career that began by chance has grown into a nearly 30-year career filled with purpose. Andrea’s story is one of gratitude, community, and a deep commitment to helping people when it matters most. A...
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CFC expands cyber trading capabilities in New Z...

Rollout of Connect and Cyber Masterclass to make trading cyber easier for bro...

CFC, the specialist insurance provider, pioneer in emerging risk and market leader in cyber, announced the launch of its ground-breaking trading portal, Connect, and free on-demand Cyber Masterclass series in New Zealand to make trading...
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Auckland Council’s flood viewer well used

  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...
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Profile

IBANZ welcomes new CEO Katherine Wilson

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,...
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Insurance

Directors and Officers Insurance - what brokers...

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...
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Insurers to impose stricter cyber insurance req...

Regulatory pressures and a heightened risk profile are prompting insurers to impose stricter cyber insurance requirements on businesses in Australia and New Zealand, Arctic Wolf’s 2025 Cyber Insurance Report shows. ...
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