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Vero releases second Climate-Related Disclosure...

Vero Insurance, part of Suncorp New Zealand, has released its second Climate-Related Disclosures. The report highlights the insurance industry’s unique exposure to climate impacts and reinforces the urgent need for increased natur...

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NZI acquires stale in initio

NZI has acquired an ownership stake in Initio, a New Zealand-based Insurtech, with plans to leverage its proven digital platform and establish a broker dedicated NZI personal lines agency. Garry Taylor, Executive General Manager NZ...

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Gallagher completes huge deal with AssuredPartners

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has completed its takeover of AssuredPartners, describing the deal as a merger of two entrepreneurial and client-focused cultures that will support expansion across multiple business lines and regions. ...

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Financial stability risks remain elevated in Ne...

Insurers adapt to increased claims and market uncertainty

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has highlighted that financial stability risks remain elevated, citing a combination of global and domestic factors that continue to influence the country’s financial system. Governor...

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Fire highlights migrant households insurance gaps

Industry urges awareness after uninsured families lose possessions

A recent residential fire in Remuera has prompted the Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) to highlight a significant gap in insurance coverage among migrant households. The incident, which occurred in the early morning hours of...

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Complaints and how to deal with them

INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES OMBUDSMAN SCHEME Complaints are inevitable when dealing with insurance - but how you respond can make or break customer trust.  This year, the Insurance & Financial Services...

IFSO Case Study

Cancelled trip

The insurer had led Yasmin* to believe that the claim would be covered. Yasmin’s complaint was settled because the insurer had led her to believe that the claim would be covered, and she acted on this advice to her detriment....

IFSO Case Study

Reduction in vehicle's value

Quincy* said the agreed value had not been properly notified to him when his policy was renewed.  Quincy held insurance on his vehicle. In December 2024, following an accident, Quincy made a claim to the insurer for...

FSCL Case Study

Late notification of a claim

Jiya* owned commercial office space that she converted into several office spaces for renting. The insurance for the units was managed by the Body Corporate. In February 2023, one of the office spaces was damaged during the...

FSCL Case Study

Claim not covered under policy wording

When Cyclone Gabrielle hit on 13 and 14 February 2023, Willow’s* business had 19 heavy machines located at skid sites in the upper North Island. The machinery had originally been taken to the skid sites using a transporter...

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